Large HMO / Multi-Storey Grade A Addressable Fire Alarm Install
Large HMO / Multi-Storey Grade A Addressable Fire Alarm Install
Large HMO / Multi-Storey Grade A Addressable Fire Alarm Install
1-loop addressable Grade A install for larger HMOs: C-TEC XFP panel, Hochiki/Apollo addressable detectors, base sounders, MCPs, enhanced cable allowance, full commission.
Building type: Large HMO or multi-storey shared living (8–12 bedrooms / 3+ storeys)
Standards: BS 5839-6 Grade A with addressable CIE (BS 5839-1 equipment family)
Guide estimate (ex VAT): £5,630.00 — researched parts from our trade catalogue + UK labour rates
What we install (bill of materials)
Exact device families and quantities used for this estimate. Final schedule is confirmed after site survey.
| Item (catalogue model family) | Qty | Unit (ex VAT) | Line |
|---|---|---|---|
| C-TEC XFP501E/H 1-Loop Addressable (Hochiki) | 1 | £396.91 | £396.91 |
| Hochiki ALN-EN Optical Smoke (addressable) | 14 | £24.88 | £348.32 |
| Apollo Discovery Heat 58000-400 | 3 | £38.50 | £115.50 |
| Apollo XP95 Multisensor 55000-885 | 2 | £33.80 | £67.60 |
| Apollo XP95/Discovery Base 45681-210 | 12 | £2.31 | £27.72 |
| Apollo XP95 Integrated Base Sounder 45681-278 | 8 | £32.94 | £263.52 |
| Hochiki CCP-E Manual Call Point (addr/conv family) | 5 | £8.32 | £41.60 |
| C-TEC ActiV Wall Sounder VAD BF433C | 2 | £33.08 | £66.16 |
| Yuasa 12V 12Ah VRLA (per unit) | 2 | £28.00 | £56.00 |
| Prysmian FP200 Gold 1.5mm 2C+E (per metre) | 220 | £1.21 | £266.20 |
| Prysmian fire-rated P-clips pack 100 | 3 | £13.26 | £39.78 |
| Fire cable glands / terminations pack | 3 | £24.00 | £72.00 |
| Kentec fire alarm document box | 1 | £93.82 | £93.82 |
| Parts subtotal (trade book) | £1,855.13 | ||
Labour
| Activity | Hours / qty | Rate | Line |
|---|---|---|---|
| Survey, loop loading, device schedule | 3.0 | £55.00 | £165.00 |
| Install CIE, loop devices, cable | 28.0 | £65.00 | £1,820.00 |
| Cable support, containment assistance | 16.0 | £35.00 | £560.00 |
| Addressing, cause & effect, certs, training | 6.0 | £75.00 | £450.00 |
| Labour subtotal | £2,995.00 | ||
How the package price is built
- Parts book (trade catalogue): £1,855.13
- Parts with install margin: £2,077.75
- Labour (charge-out): £2,995.00
- Overhead allocation: £304.36
- Contingency: £253.64
- Guide package price (ex VAT): £5,630.00
Labour rates: engineer £65/hr, mate £35/hr, commissioning £75/hr, design/survey £55/hr — aligned to UK fire systems charge-out guides (often £50–£100/hr). Parts prices are live trade guide figures from iComply Supplys where the model exists in our catalogue.
Included in this package
- 1-loop addressable fire panel (C-TEC XFP Hochiki protocol family)
- Addressable optical / heat / multi-sensor detectors
- Integrated base sounders for bedroom/corridor notification strategy
- Manual call points, VADs, standby batteries, document box
- As-built device list, cause & effect, commissioning certificate
Important notes
- Use where simultaneous zone identification and expansion matter.
- Very large blocks or mixed-use should be survey-quoted (may need multi-loop).
- Price is a transparent install estimate, not a binding fixed quote until survey.
- VAT applies where chargeable. Access equipment, making-good, monitoring links and unusual containment are extra if required.
- Serving Greater Manchester & the North West — other areas on request.