The installation of fire alarms and fire fighting systems is an important component in new buildings in Lebanon.

Electrical Systems – Fire Alarms

Specifications	Approx Cost
Supply, install, and connect fire alarm control and annunciator panel, including device boxes, batteries, fire alarm chime, rectifier, outlet box, video display unit, printer	$4000-$8000

Specifications	Approx Cost
Supply, install, and connect the following fire alarm devices including device boxes, conduit and wiring between, and fire alarm control unit panel, fire alarm junction, box or master addressable elements as applicable
Manual fire alarm station	$150
Fire alarm bell	$115
Optical smoke detector (detector only)	$80
Optical smoke detector (Conduits and wiring only)	$45
Heat detector (detector only)	$80

Mechanical Works

Specifications	Approx Cost
Supply and install fire pipes (GSP with paint to BS 1387 ‘medium weight’ or ASTM A 120)
2 1/2″ diameter	$75
2″ diameter	$54
1 1/2″ diameter	$41/m
Supply and install 2 No. fire pumps, capacity of each pump 40GPM, 100 ft head, 3HP motor, 50 liter pressure vessel, control panel and all valves, fittings and control	$7800

Specifications	Approx Cost
Supply and install fire fighting system components and accessories
9 Kg ABC dry powder portable fire extinguisher fixed to wall type	$80-$100
6 liter pulverized water portable fire extinguisher fixed to wall	$160
25 Kg CO2 portable fire extinguisher fixed to wall	$443
2 Kg CO2 portable fire extinguisher fixed to wall	$80
8 Kg auto discharge dry powder	$400-$500
Fire hose cabinet complete	$900-$1200