Understand the spaces being protected
Provide the building layout, room uses and available information about existing detection equipment. Changes to partitions, tenancy use or building services can be relevant to the design brief.
Make the system interfaces clear
An alarm installation may interface with occupant warning, smoke control, doors or monitoring arrangements. Identify the proposed functions and which consultant or contractor is responsible for each interface.
Remote monitoring and fire service notification arrangements must be confirmed for the project; they should not be assumed from the presence of an alarm system.
Document the design and changes
Agree the layouts, equipment information and interface documentation needed for the work. For an existing building, make the scope of any proposed alteration and the status of the existing system records clear.