wiring new build housingand have been informed that a hush switch is to be incorporated in to smoke alarm system.not familiar with this.have wired system as normal,with t&e to first alarm,then 3 core to other alarms as live neutral and interconnect.can you run cable for hush switch from any...
Anyone know the regs for installing mains, interlinked alarms in a B&B in Scotland?
The property has 5 bedrooms in total, 3 of which are rented out during season. I've found some
info suggesting that if there's more than 3 rooms then every room should have a mains powered
(interlinked) alarms...
Hi all what would comply with the regs regarding decommissioning mains smoke alarm and cables ?
eg. if cable fed from db or lights ? disconnect and put cable in to a mf junction box ?
eg. cables going in to smoke detectors, would you need to do the same to these as disconnected from the origin...
Hello, everyone.
Four weeks ago, an electrician came to my flat and installed a smoke alarm. He wired it up to the lights on the fuse box. A cable runs from the fuse box, into the alarm on the ceiling right next to it. Here's the thing. Since installing it, the cost of my electricity has...
Hi,
I am pricing for a new build property and the schedule of works shows the system as
Provide and install an automatic fire detection and alarm system inaccordance with BS 5839: Part 1 to L3 standard. Electrician to provideon completion a wiring certificate...
Have a job to fit smoke alarms to 2 bed two storey house which is going to be rented out (Im in Scotland by the way).
(Have tried to find some details for this online but failed!)
Normally I would fit smoke alarm in downstairs hall, kitchen (Heat), living room and upstairs landing. This house...
I have been asked to install a smoke alarm system for a client and need some clarification on what type( A B C D E ) of system you would advise.
6 or less tenants
Arranged ove 3/4 floors with small intermediate landings and kitchen on ground level but 3 steps down... does this constitute...
Could someone please clarify regs on some alarm and carbon monoxide on hmo properties ? I have heard each room requires a smoke and co2 ? Also what is regs on using wifi inter link ?
Anyone know the make of the above with the little battery drawer, its for an old guy with athritis who cant rotate the head to replace the battery, tried talking him into something a bit more comprehensive but he aint having it, tight old git :)
Pict
Hi all,
I have a bit of a strange requirement for a client of mine - they have a pump room for their pool circulation equipment and the main pump is on all the time. this pump has a 'built in' thermo-cutout and in the event of a fault with the pump causing overheating it 'should' automatically...
Hi everyone. Would be great to get some advice here if possible.
My home has (had!) three Aico Ei141 model smoke alarms, wired.
I decided to switch one of them out for a Nest Protect smoke detector which I did today. I switched off the power to switch to the Nest Protect (which meant all three...
so some land lords want smoke alarms put in but im not to sure on regs as just this year been introduced. also with co alarms and heat alarms. cant find much elsewhere.
regards
scoot
Hi,
Our house has three of these alarms, interlinked so if one goes off then it sets the others off a couple of seconds later.
For reasons I needn't go into I had one of them disconnected last night by removing the main unit from the base plate, and removing its battery. Also the lighting...
Evening All
Has anyone got a link to a downloadable Smoke Alarm Certificate? A bit of a short thread, but I can't find one anywhere any help would be gratefully received.:smile5:
My sister-in law is in a part ownership flat , currently the flats have their own battery smoke alarms.
The landlords wish to install a mains powered smoke detector system into each flat (wired back to central panel) in order to bring the flats up to current standards.
My question is does...
Hi Everyone,
I have been a long time lurker round the forums but could now do with some advice. I have recently started my own business after being in the trade for 20 years. Most of my recent experience has been on commercial projects so I am a bit rusty when it comes to Part P. I am awaiting...
Hi lads
had the plumber in today and he was soldering.....
because of this i removed the upstairs smoke alarm from it's housing
its is wired into the mains with a battery back up
the battery has a label saying do not remove so didn't
put the alarm back and they both now cheep
tried...
Hi
Here goes with my first post.
I'm just wondering if anyone can tell me where to find a blank certificate I can use for domestic smoke alarm installations.
Thanks in advance.
mpelec
been asked by architect if the smoke alarm cable has to be fire rated ??
first thoughts is no t&e cable is all it needs but is there any special requirements
its a 196 sq ft house 1 ground and 1st floor
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