An electrician has reported that an out of date domestic smoke detector is a C2 on a EICR.
The customer has asked me for a second opinion. I am thinking that it should be reported to the client,
but as a max a C3.
Any thoughts please.
Removing a 20 yo smoke alarm, wired in. Two cables coming through a rafter 'hole', fastened into the alarm. Chocolate block (whatever they are called these days) used to connect the alarm to the incoming mains.
Question: Entire chocolate block (5 connections) won't go through the rafter hole...
I have interconnected smoke alarms. One started beeping. So I replaced batteries in all alarms. Still beeping. So I bought new alarms, replaced hardwired harnesses that came with alarms and all new batteries. Still beeping. All are showing green lights. I have hit test/reset buttons and still...
Hi everyone, I apologise if this is a stupid question but I need help. Ok so yesterday I burnt the toast lol and the smoke alarm went on as it should do, my neighbour was here and said to just tap the Hush button and it will go off, so i did, and it did, for 30 seconds or so, and since then it...
As in the title, which is it?
I'm carrying out an EICR and there is a circuit labelled 'smokes' but I am not used to seeing these in a domestic house. This is in a block of flats.
Cheers all.
went to change three smoke alarms today and found they were wired in 1.5 t&e useing the cpc as the interconect link wire.
would you class this as a c1 / c2
i was thinking c1,
any thoughts
Regs seem a bit confusing on this, but landlord is converting a house to HMO.
10 en suites, plus ground floor kitchen, all on just 2 floors (just ground and first floor).
I know fire alarms if there are 3 floors. But with this many rooms, even though it's only 2 floors, is he breaking any...
Hi,
I have a common area above a shop which is a small hallway leading to 2 flats.
Each flat has 3 smoke alarms, one behind their front door, kitchen, hallway, these are hard wired back to their consumer unit.
The common area has 2 emergency lights installed but i have seen nothing on the...
Was looking to confirm what kind of smoke alarm to install outside a bathroom, with a lot of moisture/condensation escaping the bathroom?
It is a question in an upcoming test I have and was looking to confirm an answer.
Kerching!!!:D
I think it's only a matter of time before the rest of the UK follows suit.
I do hope that the Scottish Government includes a requirement within the forthcoming legislation that the installation of smoke and heat alarms are undertaken by suitably qualified, professional...
I was installing a smoke and heat alarm on an existing circuit today (aico ei141 )was already in place, so I have used the same type for the install.
All insulation and resistance tests were within limits.
I interlinked the alarms and all worked then rcd tripped. Initially we thought it was a...
Hi. I’ve bought a house which will be rented. The current rules in Scotland require new smoke detectors to be fitted. I have 2 hard wired ones already in the hall and landing but need a new one in the main living room. Can I add to the exsisting 2 or will the whole system need replacing...
Doing an eicr at a HMO property today and was asked to test/certificate for the smoke detectors which are aico mains powered interlinked alarms, i dont know of any certificates for domestic smoke alarms. Its a grade D ld2 system, all test putton worked and all sounders activated when one unit...
Hi all.
I have a friend who is having trouble with her local council. Long story.
Although she rents it out privately, the council seems to have got involved through an allegation that the property was being used (unknown to her) as an HMO.
Anyway, it's now back as a private rental and run...
Hi guys,
Can anyone advise me on the legislation on installing mains battery backed up interlinked smoke alarm systems in domestic properties?
I am working for a local authority who have us installing aico smoke, heat and co alarms in their properties. Whilst speaking with one of...
Hi, I'm absolutely baffled by this and wondering if anyone can see an answer or have ever came across this problem.
Basically I have a smoke and heat detector interlinked, nothing fancy.
Feed is from the light closest to it.
T&E feed-3 core interlink.
When both smoke heads are on, the light...
Took up the carpet as I am laying some wood flooring on my landing, I need to isolate the creaking and moving parts prior to laying the new solid wood tounge and groove. Discovered this <picture attached>. I had some work done a couple of years back to place wired smoke alarms in every room, It...
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