EAC Fire & Security upgraded the fire alarm system at a block of flats in Southbourne, Bournemouth, after servicing the existing C-TEC system. During the visit, we identified several issues, including cabling that was not fire-resistant.
To address the cabling issue, we installed an EN54 wireless fire alarm system with Category LD2 coverage. The upgrade included smoke detection and a manual call point in the communal stairwell, with a heat detector and sounder unit inside each apartment.
What We Found During the Fire Alarm Service
The condition of the existing installation became clear during the service. One of the main findings was that the fire alarm circuits used non-fire-resistant cabling. A wireless system allowed us to upgrade the detection and alarm devices without relying on that cabling or running new device cables through the stairwell and into each flat.
Smoke Detection and Manual Call Point in the Stairwell
We fitted a smoke detector in the communal stairwell to provide automatic detection on the shared escape route. We also installed a manual call point so that anyone who discovers a fire can raise the alarm.
Heat Detectors with Sounders in Each Apartment
Each apartment was fitted with a heat detector with an integrated sounder. These units provide heat detection and an audible warning inside each flat as part of the building’s fire alarm system.
Fire Alarm Servicing and Upgrades in Southbourne
If a service has flagged issues with your building’s fire alarm, we can assess the existing installation and explain the options for repair or upgrade. Find out more about our fire alarm servicing and fire alarm installation services.
If you manage a block of flats in Southbourne and need help with an existing fire alarm, contact EAC Fire & Security to arrange a site visit.
