Marlowe Fire & Security is dedicated to providing our Customers with the information they need to keep their people safe and their business compliant. Accordingly, the below is a basic outline of Fire Alarm Categorisation so that you will know the implications of each one.
Category P – these systems are designed to protect property
Category L – these systems are designed to protect life
Category P
P1 – Detection is installed throughout the building, including voids.
P2 – Detection is only installed in certain areas for the management of particular risks.
Category L
L5 – The lowest level of cover, detection is only installed in certain areas.
L4 – Detection is only installed in circulation areas, like stairways or corridors.
L3 – Detection is only installed in circulation areas and those which open onto circulation areas.
L2 – Detection is installed in circulation areas, rooms which open onto circulation areas and additional high-risk areas.
L1 – The highest level of cover, detection is installed throughout the building, including cupboards.
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