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Neil Vincent is head of training at NICEIC and ELECSA

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BS 5839 Part 6 is the fi rst in the sector for more than six years. Installers working in this area would be well advised to make sure they are up to speed

On 30 April this year, BSI launched an updated standard for BS 5839-6: 2019 Fire detection and fi re alarm systems for buildings Part 6.

BS 5839 covers the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fi re detection and fi re alarm systems in domestic premises. It applies to premises for single families, houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) with self-contained units, and sheltered housing. The update is the fi rst since 2013 and is relevant to anyone working in the fi re alarm industry. It includes: • New recommendations for fi re detection in supported housing • New recommendations on communal fi re systems not to be installed • New information on testing and servicing by grade, and revised grades.

On page 45 of this issue of Connections is a technical article providing direction from an installation point of view. The article can also be viewed on the customer portal section of niceic.com, and our technical experts will be discussing the new standard at our latest series of TechTalks (see page 10).

Extra support

For installers and others responsible for implementing fi re precautions in domestic premises, additional training may be necessary.

In this regard, NICEIC has updated module 6 of its domestic fi re detection and fi re alarms course. Set to launch in September, the course is aimed at contractors and individuals looking to understand BS 5839 Part 6: 2019* recommendations as a standalone course.

The course will provide information on how to ensure fi re alarm systems comply with BS 5839 Part 6: 2019. Candidates will gain an understanding of design, installation, servicing and commissioning activities. They will also be shown how to complete the relevant certifi cates. The course programme covers: • Legislation • Codes of practice • Types of fi re detection and fi re alarm systems • Fire behaviour • Understanding product selection • Siting of equipment • Related standards • Service and commissioning • Log books • Completing certifi cates.

The one-day course will initially be running at nine locations across England, starting in Crawley on 4 September. It will also be available at our two centres in Dunstable and Chesterfi eld, as well as training centres in Cardiff , Lymm, Newbury, Leicester, London and Sevenoaks.

WHY TRAIN WITH NICEIC?

We have a range of courses to suit the needs of individuals and businesses across the construction sector. Our training is designed to improve your business and to help you continue your professional development. We offer: • Highly skilled, qualified lecturers • Purpose-built training facilities • Q&A at the end of the course for clarification of any queries • One-stop-shop for NICEIC enquiries • Lunch and refreshments provided.

*It has been assumed in the drafting of this part of BS 5839 that the execution of its provisions will be entrusted to appropriately qualifi ed and competent people.

If you would like to fi nd out more about NICEIC’s training courses please visit niceic.com or email traininginfo@certsure.com