What's in the NOTIFIER Black Book?

The NOTIFIER Black Book is a 106-page practical guide to fire detection and alarm systems, written for designers, installers, commissioning engineers and building owners. It covers everything from system design principles and British Standard requirements (BS 5839-1:2017) to the latest detection technologies, helping you make informed decisions at every stage of a fire safety project.

Inside the eBook:

• System design fundamentals, fire system categories and zone planning, with clear explanations of roles and legal responsibilities.
• A full breakdown of detection technologies: point detectors, beam detection, air sampling, flame detection, wireless systems and lithium-ion battery off-gas monitoring.
• Guidance on audible and visual alarms, voice alarm/PA systems, emergency voice communication and emergency lighting.
• Practical chapters on eliminating nuisance alarms, advanced alarm management for sleeping risks, and a quick-reference detector selection guide.

Whether you're designing a new installation or upgrading an existing system, this guide gives you the technical detail and product references you need to deliver a compliant, reliable fire safety solution.

Why Download?

• Get a single, up-to-date reference that covers the full scope of fire detection and alarm design, so you don't have to piece together information from multiple sources.
• Understand the latest changes to BS 5839-1:2017 and BS 5839-8:2023, including new requirements for visual alarm devices (VADs) and voice alarm systems.
• Use the detector selection quick guide and cause-and-effect programming examples to speed up your specification and commissioning work.

Fill out the form to download your free copy of the NOTIFIER Black Book and get a practical reference you can use on every fire safety project.