Smart Connect
Single loop touch screen panel
Doc: GLT-229-7-2
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Issue: 1
Date: 11/03/2016
Design Certificate
(Page 2 of 2)
Measures incorporated to limit false alarms. Account has to be taken of the guidance contained in section 3
of BS 5839-1 and, more specifically (tick as appropriate):
The System is manual. Type & siting of manual call points takes account of the guidelines contained in
section 3 of BS 5839-1
The system incorporates automatic fire detectors, and account has been taken of reasonably foreseeable
causes of unwanted alarms, particularly in the selection and siting of detectors
An appropriate analogue system has been specified
An appropriate multi-sensor system has been specified
A time-related system has been specified. Details:
Fire signals from automatic fire detectors result initially in a staff alarm, which delays a general alarm /
transmission of signals to an alarm receiving centre (delete as applicable) for min.
Appropriate guidance has been provided to the user to enable limitation of false alarms.
Other measures as follows:
INSTALLATION & COMMISSIONING RECOMMENDATIONS
It is strongly recommended that installation and commissioning be undertaken in accordance with the
recommendations of section 4 and section 5 of BS 5839-1 respectively.
SOAK TEST
In accordance with the recommendations of clause 35.2.6 of BS 5839-1, it is recommended that
following commissioning a soak period of should follow.
(enter a period of at least 1 week)
As the system incorporates no more than 50 automatic fire detectors, no soak test is necessary to satisfy
the recommendations of BS 5839-1
VERIFICATION
Verification that the system complies with BS 5839-1 should be carried out, on completion, in accordance
with BS 5839-1 Clause 43
Yes
No
To be decided by the purchaser or user
MAINTENANCE
It is strongly recommended that, after completion, the system is maintained in accordance with section 6 of
BS 5839-1
USER RESPONSIBILITIES
The user should appoint a responsible person to supervise all matters pertaining to the fire alarm system in
accordance with the recommendations of section 7 of BS 5839-1
