What the service can include
Early-stage design review
Review of drawings, specifications, fire strategies and project information to identify matters requiring clarification before construction.
Design intent and site delivery
Comparison of the agreed design intent with relevant technical submittals, installation information and observed site conditions.
Fire-alarm interfaces and cause-and-effect
Review of fire-alarm design information, system interfaces and cause-and-effect documentation within the agreed scope.
Co-ordinated fire precautions
Review of interfaces between detection, warning, suppression, smoke control, passive fire protection and management arrangements.
Design changes and technical queries
Documented review of proposed changes and technical queries, including their potential effect on the agreed fire-safety approach.
Site inspection and handover evidence
Proportionate site inspection and review of available records, test information, certification and close-out evidence.
Clear technical reporting
Reports that distinguish observations, actions, limitations and matters requiring further evidence or specialist input.
The Alarm Hub is BAFE SP203-1 registered for the company’s certificated scope of fire detection and alarm-system work, BAFE SP205 registered for life-safety fire risk assessment and SSAIB certificated. The company is a corporate member of the FIA and FPA and an IFE Affiliate Organisation of the Institution of Fire Engineers.