Re: Church told to hang own fire panel

["Robert L Bass" <no-sales-spam@bassburglaralarms>]

> ... How much time is involved getting this all
> approved?...

Usually about an hour or two.  I've seen one
AHJ in Florida who at first refused to issue a permit.
After I sent him (by way of my customer) a copy
of the statute with the applicable paragraphs
hghlighted he issued the permit.

He was a stickler (as he should be) and the
customer had to follow the rules (which he
should) but when all was said and done he
issued the C.O.  My customer was happy --
and several thousand dollars richer than he
would have been.

> The final connections to the devices are
> easy enough, but programming the panel can be another issue. Programming an
> analog addressable fire alarm panel generally
> requires experience and (factory) training.

The larger portion of these jobs consists of
conventional panels.  However, I've also sold
plenty of addressable fire alarm systems to
DIYers and to date none have had difficulty
programming.

> This DIY fire alarm thing might be okay in
> some areas with some smaller systems,
> but the limitations are real and obvious at
> some point as the system parameters get larger.

It depends on the system and the client.  Many
of our DIY customers are engineers.  Many
employ in-house electricians.  Some are even
ex-alarm installers who've moved on to more
lucrative work but one day find they need an
alarm.

Virtually anyone capable of hooking up a stereo
system can install a basic, conventional fire
alarm system.  There isn't much to them.  The
key is to speak with someone who understands
code and can help lay out the system.  Many
companies large enough to need a more advanced
fire alarm system have technical staff on board
who can handle the job with a little coaxing.
Those that can't are well advised to hire a
professional installer.

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Regards,
Robert L Bass

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