Day One

Session 1

• Overview of Fire Alarm Design Codes
• Background to Revision of BS 5839-1
• Principal Changes to the British Standard

Session 2

• The Format of the New Code
• Categories of System
• Variations from the Code
• Detection Zones
• Alarm Zones

Session 3

• Field Circuit Design
• Power Supplies
• Standby Battery Capacity
• Manual Call Points
• Detector Selection
• Detector Siting and Spacing
• Control and Indicating Equipment

Session 4

• Audible Alarms
• Fire Warning for Deaf People
• Cables
• Networked Systems
• Installation, Commissioning and Certification

Day Two

Session 1

• Verification
• Acceptance
• Maintenance
• Documentation

Session 2

• Limitation of False Alarms
• Key Features of BS 5839-6

Session 3

• Key Features of BS 5839-6 (continued)

Session 4

• Key Features of BS 5839-8
• Key Features of BS 5839-9