Technical Bulletin: Guide to fire detection and fire alarm zone plans

Fire Industry Association, 2025
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Current

Supplement

Mechanical & Electrical Supplement

Abstract

Provides guidance for preparing technical accurate zone plans as part of the fire detection and fire alarm systems. Explains what is the zone plan is, their importance, the key elements, common issues, and best practice for premises management.

History

This Guidance Note is intended as a general guidance and is not a substitute for detailed advice in specific circumstances. Although great care has been taken in the compilation and preparation of this publication to ensure accuracy, FIA cannot in any circumstances accept responsibility for errors, omissions or advice given or for any losses arising from reliance upon information contained in this publication. Issue 1, March 2025.

Subjects

  • Building services
  • Fire
  • Electrical services
  • Fire fighting equipment
  • Fire control
  • Special subject areas

Publisher History

The British Fire Protection Systems Association (BFPSA) the Fire Extinguishing Trades Association (FETA) and the Fire Industry Confederation (FIC) merged in April 2007 to form the Fire Industry Association.

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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.

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