CertBox
Fire Alarm Engineers Create in CertBox

BS 5839-6 Domestic Fire Alarm Design Certificate (Grade A)

A Domestic Fire Alarm Design Certificate records the design specification for a Grade A fire alarm system in a dwelling. Grade A uses components to BS EN 54 standards with a dedicated control panel. The certificate covers system category (LD1/LD2/LD3), detector placement, sounder locations, and zone planning.

BS 5839-6:2019+A1:2020, Building Regulations Approved Document BValid: One-off (design document)

No credit card required. Set up in 30 seconds.

Sample Domestic Fire Alarm Design certificate

Sample BS 5839-6 Domestic Fire Alarm Design Certificate (Grade A) certificate created with CertBox, showing the professional PDF layout with system grade and category selection, detector types and placement per room, sounder/alarm device locations

Sample Domestic Fire Alarm Design with fictional data. All personal details shown are fake.

What it covers

  • System grade and category selection
  • Detector types and placement per room
  • Sounder/alarm device locations
  • Control panel specification
  • Zone/circuit planning
  • Power supply design

Who needs a Domestic Fire Alarm Design?

Fire alarm designers
HMO landlords
Developers of new-build homes
Building control officers

Create your Domestic Fire Alarm Design with CertBox

1

Fill in the form

Pick Domestic Fire Alarm Design from the list, fill in the fields on your phone.

2

Compliance checks run

Built-in validation catches missing fields and out-of-range readings.

3

PDF generated instantly

Professional PDF ready to share via secure link or download.

Frequently asked questions about Domestic Fire Alarm Design

What is a Grade A fire alarm system?
Grade A is the highest grade of domestic fire alarm under BS 5839-6. It uses components complying with the BS EN 54 series (same as commercial systems) and includes a dedicated control and indicating panel. Grade A is typically required for large HMOs and complex dwellings.
What are the LD categories?
LD1 covers the entire dwelling. LD2 covers high-risk areas plus escape routes. LD3 covers escape routes only. The required category depends on the fire risk assessment and Building Regulations requirements.

Related certificates

Fire Alarm Engineers

Domestic FA Installation

Create BS 5839-6 Grade A domestic fire alarm installation certificates on your phone. Device schedules, wiring details, installation tests. PDF in minutes.

Fire Alarm Engineers

Domestic FA Commissioning

Create BS 5839-6 Grade A commissioning certificates on your phone. Device activation, sounder levels, 72hr battery standby tests. PDF ready in minutes.

Ready to create your Domestic Fire Alarm Design?

Free forever. Set up in 30 seconds, no card required.

No credit cardCancel anytimeSet up in 30 seconds

Create your Domestic Fire Alarm Design in minutes