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  1. R

    Ctec smoke base

    Hi Conventional I have four detectors L1L1 L2L2, eol last one. Smoke test red light on detector on but it doesn't trigger the panel and sounders. Is there a further resistor required anywhere on the run. Thanks
  2. L

    Smoke alarms

    Does a new lighting circuit have to include smoke alarms. It’s not a full rewire of the property.
  3. R

    Fire alarm cert for extra smoke detector

    Morning, do u need to produce a separate fire alarm cert for niceic if I am just adding an extra smoke to existing system. I understand if it was a new install grade D domestic then I would complete a full cert for that. Do I have to fill in a minor works like you do for an alteration to an...
  4. littlespark

    W4D5 ENGLISH smoke detector rules

    What’s the rules regarding locations of smoke detectors in an English property, and are the 10 year battery aico with RF acceptable? Yes, I had to get my passport out and cross the border. The ground floor flat consists of front door straight into lounge. Door into hallway to kitchen, with...
  5. E

    HISPEC Mains-Rf Smoke detectors

    Has anybody fitted the above devices and do you have any thoughts one the product
  6. E

    Grade F1 Smoke detectors

    Do Grade F1 smoke detectors with 10yr sealed battery and RF linking capability satisfy the BS 5839 -Part 6
  7. M

    3 storey,9 bed HMO just needs a few lithium smoke?

    Hi, I'm completely rewiring a 9 bed 3 storey HMO in Jan, The fire detection required is just some linked lithium detectors in the bedrooms/hallways kitchen etc with some emergency lights in the hallways. The thing is I'm doing the rip out after Christmas and I'll be removing everything...
  8. B

    smoke alarms are acting odd

    i had a builder do some work but now my smoke alarms turn off when the lights are off, does this mean i can only have a fire when the lights are on?
  9. newfutile

    connecting CO alarms to smoke alarms

    any BS 5839 experts know whether CO alarms should be connected to the smoke/heat alarm system ? after completing an efixx CPD it seems they should not be , however multi alarms detectors exist with an optical and CO alarm in one unit and while that unit on the aico lights up to indicated CO or...
  10. Midwest

    Which Manufacture of Smoke Alarms

    We have a domestic fire alarm system in some leasehold properties. The existing BRK alarms are no longer available in the UK. These alarms/system are due to be replaced, but that project has hit a technical issue, and has been delayed. Some of the properties have had failed alarms, which had to...
  11. P

    Adding a heat sensor to an existing, interconnected smoke alarm system

    I currently have a home with 7 interconnected, hard-wired smoke detectors. I have a hard-wired heat alarm in the garage that I need to have interconnected to the rest of the system, per local regulations. My solar installer added the heat sensor but does not seem to know how to handle the...
  12. littlespark

    English smoke detector rules

    Been covered before, but wondering if any amendments recently. I’ve been asked to fit detectors in a bungalow holiday cottage. Just over the border on the English side. There is a smoke in the front and rear hallways presently. I’m thinking replace both smokes if out of date, leave them if...
  13. jgy2001

    How to remove this old smoke detector?

    Our Northern California home built on 1977 has a built-in Gard-Site Smoke Detector model 081-612. It does not has battery. Its mounted on the ceiling. We assume its AC hardwired, correct? Its making false alarms. How do we remove it? Thank you very much for your help. It's made by CASADY...
  14. Q

    SPD coding on an EICR

    Hi All, just carried out an EICR on a rented property that has mains smoke detectors, there is no SPD fitted and as I understand any safety service should be protected by an SPD, what code would you give this.
  15. cliffed

    RF Smoke detectors problems.

    Anyone have problems with Fire Angel mains operated RF link detectors False Alarms happening intermittently Resetting these beauties are a complete nightmare, any good ideas to do this a little easier than instructions provided
  16. HoneycombEchoRomeo

    Removal of smoke alarm in bedroom

    Hi Guys, just before i call the sparks out, am i able to remove a smoke alarm and get it in a junction box in a bedroom? they are hardwired so it will be in a junction box then hidden in the ceiling. they are two meters away from the other one which is in the hallway. its just the room is...
  17. V

    How reliable are you finding smoke detectors..whos do you prefer

    Hi all Recently we've been having a few issues with smoke and heat detectors.. been fitting them for years and years now mostly without any issues..occasionally changing battery's or units that are out of date.. but in the last 18 months we have a some problems. Last year we did a rewire and...
  18. littlespark

    Another smoke detector question... Scottish property.

    Doing work in a house the other day, and noticed they didn't have any smoke detectors... (well, one.. and it was a small 9v thing) So ive sent in an estimate for what's needed... 3 smokes, 1 heat and a couple of Co. However.. its an old property in the village and there's a little add-on to the...
  19. Pegasus

    Smoke / Heat Alarms, Seeking Recommendations

    I am an electrical labourer currently doing my own research on Alarms to self-educate as much as I can. I would like to state the general rules I have learnt so far and would like to know if there's anything else I should be aware, Smoke Alarms, 2 types - Ionisation and Optical (Optical is...
  20. C

    Smoke alarm replacement

    Hi Folks.....I'm replacing hard wired interlinked smoke alarms with new battery interlinked ones. I disconnected old alarms and left the wires connected to cable connectors. My intention was to push these into the ceiling and position new alarms to hide this. Downstairs cable is 4 core, and...

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