Domestic Smoke and Heat Alarms
Here at Andrews Electrics Limited we are proud that we are leading suppliers and installers of Smoke and Heat alarms in your Homes. We have a specialist team of certified professionals that are trained to provide expert guidance to BS5839-6 to your homes and within the rented sector. We are fully insured and Qualified by the latest British Standards an Accredited to ensure you are safe from Fire. Fire Kills we Can Prevent It
Qualified Installers
As an AICO Expert Installer we have been professionally trained by the Manufacturer to fit all Aico products which includes, Smoke, Heat or Carbon Monoxide alarms, with additional options of integrating the latest technology within your alarm system, and meet the current standards in the industry
• Fire – British Standard BS 5839-6:2019 + A1 2020
• Fire – Building Regulations
• Carbon Monoxide – British Standard BS EN 50292:2013
• Carbon Monoxide – Building Regulations
• Private Landlord Legislation
Fire - British Standards
Changes to BS 5839-6:2019+A1:2020
What you need to know about the latest changes
British Standard BS 5839-6:2019+A1:2020 covers specific recommendations for fire alarm systems in all domestic premises and covers both new-build and existing properties. The standard contains a large amount of detail on all aspects relating to the design and installation of fire alarm systems, but one area of it covers the type of alarm to install and the areas of the property to protect.
Fire - Building Regulations
All dwellings should be provided with an alarm system to at least Grade D1/D2, Category LD3 – this means the installation of mains powered alarms with an integral back-up power supply within the escape routes of the property (i.e. hallways and landings). In addition, the Regulations also require a heat alarm to be installed in any kitchen areas where the kitchen is not separated from the circulation space or stairway by a door.
The Regulations state that optical smoke alarms are generally more suitable for installation in circulation areas (hallways and landings) adjacent to kitchens. Heat alarms are recommended for kitchens.
The Standard States
That A Carbon Monoxide Alarm Should Be Fitted In:
Rooms that have any fuel burning appliances – such as an open fire, gas cooker or boiler.
Rooms where people spend the most time – such as a living room.
Rooms where people sleep.
Any room that has a flue running through it.
This means that a Carbon Monoxide leak can be detected from all the potential sources and heard throughout the property.
Carbon Monoxide - Building Regulations
As an Aico Expert Installer we have been trained to ensure we check everything to make sure you are safe.
Requires a BS EN 50291 Kitemarked Carbon Monoxide alarm to be fitted when any new or replacement solid-fuel appliance is installed. Examples of solid fuel burning appliances are wood burners, open fires etc.
The Carbon Monoxide alarms should be fitted in the room with the appliance.
Alarms can be mains or battery powered. If the alarm is battery powered then the battery should last for the life of the alarm.
However a mains power interlinked alarm is much safer.
Private Landlord Legislation
As an Aico Expert Installer we have been trained to install these systems to meet the Legal requirments for your safety.
Grade D1 – mains powered alarms with built-in battery back-up Category LD2 – alarms installed throughout the hallways, landings and high risk rooms (living room and kitchen). A heat alarm should be installed in the kitchen with optical smoke alarms being used in other locations.
The standard states that a CO alarm should be fitted in:
Rooms that contain any fuel burning appliances – such as an open fire, gas cooker or boiler
Rooms where people spend the most time – such as a living room
Rooms where people sleep
Any room that has a flue running through it
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