Recommendations to consider when designing a residential fire alarm system.

The following items below are applicable when designing a fire alarm system in accordance with BS5839-6.
Any requirements imposed by enforcing fire authorities, and any requirements imposed by property insurers, for a fire detection and fire alarm system for a dwelling should clearly state the Category of system required.
If any party, (for example a fire alarm company),is instructed to design a fire detection and fire alarm system for a dwelling (e.g. by means
of a purchase or tender specification), the instruction should include a clear reference to the Category of system required.

Should a fire alarm or a fire detection system be intended to protect both life and property, and specific recommendations for the two Categories of system differ, then the system should comply with the
recommendations for each of the Categories.