DBA – CODERED ASE MK4 – FDCIE Installation Bulletin

DFES advise the Fire Alarm Industry to review the attached Technical Bulletin to come into effect from January 1st, 2025.

PURPOSE
To ensure the fire alarm industry in Western Australia provides a minimal Alarm
Signalling Equipment (ASE) installation requirement in the fire panel or fire detection
control and indicating equipment (FDCIE) and is ready for the CodeRed ASE MK4
connection.
BACKGROUND
At the beginning of the second quarter of 2024, DFES organised the industry update
with the FDCIE manufacturers and released the new documents for the MK4
installation. Most FDCIE were expected to be ready for MK4 installation by the end of
October 2024. DFES provided a six-month transitional period for the industry to make
adjustments.
ISSUES
Due to the industry’s slow uptake in adhering to the requirements set out for the
installation of the MK4, as of 1 January 2025, it will be the responsibility of the C6
applicant to ensure the readiness of the FDCIE for MK4 installation.

Further details can be found FDCIE Installation Bulletin