System Commissioned After 1st & 2nd Fix by Local Electrician
EAC Fire & Security were called in by a local electrical contractor to commission a newly installed fire alarm system at a licensed HMO property in Kingston Road, Poole.
The system had been 1st and 2nd fixed by the electrician, and our job was to test, configure, and commission it to comply with current fire safety regulations and the original design spec.
Our Commissioning Process
Our fire engineers spent half a day on site to fully commission the system. Here’s what was completed:
- End-of-line resistors set to match the panel configuration
- All detectors tested to confirm activation and correct panel response
- Audibility check performed – sound levels verified in all escape routes and bedrooms
- Remote indicator installed for out-of-sight detection (e.g., inside cupboard)
- Fire action signs supplied and installed on each level
- Full zone diagram designed, printed, and mounted adjacent to the Fike fire panel
Fike TwinFlexPro System
The site was fitted with a Fike TwinFlexPro fire alarm panel – ideal for HMOs and residential conversions. This addressable system allows for clear zone identification and future expandability.
We ensured the system was programmed accurately in line with the layout, and that zone labels matched the site plan:
- Zone 1 – Ground Floor
- Zone 2 – Rear Ground
- Zone 3 – First Floor
- Zone 4 – Second Floor
Fully Compliant and Ready for Handover
By the time we left site:
- All devices had been tested
- The system was operating without faults
- Fire signage and diagrams were in place
- The panel was ready for building control sign-off
This project was a great example of collaborative work with a local electrician – ensuring the client received a fully functioning and compliant fire alarm system.
Need Fire Alarm Commissioning for Your Project?
Whether you’re a developer, landlord, or contractor, EAC Fire & Security can help. We work with electricians across Dorset to commission, service, and maintain fire alarm systems to BS5839 standards.
Get in touch today to arrange a site visit or discuss your next HMO project.
