Hi there, I am a committee member of a private tennis club & would like advice on what is required alarm wise for the clubhouse. The clubhouse is normally unmanned it has a small office for the pro & a kitchen for tea making & social events it contains an oven, hob, kettle & microwave.

There are toilets & a couple of rooms for social gatherings during events. There are no alarms or detectors at present as it was never deemed necessary. I would appreciate advice on what is legally necessary.
Thanks, Murray

It depends on the size and layout what fire alarm you require and the details you have given is not sufficient.  

Size and layout will determine if it actually needs anything at all, it doesn't sound like it needs much at all I'd need to see the plans or a sketch.

We are fitting out what sounds like a similar small building to your own. I did the BC application and I wrestled with the need to show a FA system of any kind. I saw no real justification for it and I was aware that lifetime costs can be significant for small clubs. So I submitted my proposals to BC only to receive a rejection notice some time later that required the fire alarm points to be shown. I called the inspector and told him my thoughts. Fine, but he required a fire safety strategy if we were intending to omit the alarm. Not really an issue but if you are a busy designer you can understand why fire alarms are often installed needed or not!