I'd tend to agree with the previous poster.
Would such a modification comply with the BS certification of the fire alarm system?
and, how would the system differenciate between a test and a real alarm ?
If someone were to test the alarm system, wouldn't it end up signalling the local fire authority with an alarm signal?
in the Rep. of Ireland, systems have to be certified to I.S. 3218:1989. There's another set of rules for monitoring also with an I.S. number.
Modifications to the system would have to still comply with I.S. 3218:1989 and be approved. Otherwise, you'd have all sorts of insurance and other legal complications.
e.g. Buildings insurance could be seriously impacted upon, there's even a possibility that an insurer could refuse to pay out if the alarm system, which was specified in their contract, was not present / non-compliant with I.S. 3218:1989 or other specified codes.
I'd certainly make sure that it's all above board and approved before doing anything.
[This message has been edited by djk (edited 01-26-2007).]
