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  1. yellowvanman

    Radiolink smoke alarms in holiday let?

    Finished 1st fix in a new holiday let and for one reason or another forgot to wire in a supply for the upstairs smoke detector. Thought it shouldn't be a problem to use a battery one with Radiolink. Sharp eyed Building control guy noticed smoke supply cable missing and said can't use Radiolink...
  2. Soulsurfer

    Smoke alarms existing builds ?

    Hey all I have just been given a load of flats etc and owners home etc to look after, replace cu's and generally update with ongoing maintenance but as it's the first work of this kind I've done I am wondering what requirements are regards smoke alarms etc.. as only places I've installed before...
  3. G

    Smoke alarms on loft conversion

    I'm due to start a loft conversion and building regs require smoke alarm, can anyone tell me if I need to install interlinked smokes on every floor ? cheers
  4. K

    Need some advice on "linked" 240v smoke alarms

    My daughter needs to get 240v linked smoke alarms fitted, 2 storey house, as it's fully decorated, my questions are: Can they be linked to the lighting circuit on each floor Any advice on what make Can they be linked together without being hard wired to each other I will be getting a spark to...
  5. M

    Few easy ones, domestic dwellings, smoke alarms, kitchens.

    So just to clear a few things up, I work with 10 sparks, all have different answers to these questions. 1. When upgrading a fuse board is it mandatory to upgrade the gas/water bonding to 10mm 2. When upgrading a fuse board is it mandatory to install smoke alarms? 3. When rewiring / new build...
  6. A

    HMO Smoke alarms?

    Hello Everyone A landlord recently asked me if I could carry out smoke alarm testing. When I asked her to go into more detail she just said the smoke alarms needed testing in one of her 'HMO' Properties (House in multiple occupation). This was all I could get out of her. When I went to take a...
  7. L

    Good Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Alarm

    Hi, I am planning a house renovation and need to improve the fire alarms in the house to comply with Building Control: - heat detector in the kitchen and linked smoke alarms throughout the house. - Install a mist system on the ground floor risk area. I would be grateful if you could recommend...
  8. HappyHippyDad

    LD3 or LD2 protection (smoke alarms)?

    Evening all.. I am currently doing a medium size refurbishment on a 3 storey house. The property has no smoke alarms at present. I am unsure if I am required to give 'minimun protection LD3 or additional protection LD2'? I have sought some guidance from BS 5839-6:2013 but am none the wiser...
  9. S

    smoke alarms

    HI Everybody ! what is the correct minimal distance from doorway and wall for smoke alarm? is it 300mm from wall, door and any light fitting ? Just working on loft conversion , no fire doors so fire alarm in every bedroom needed! just wonder about positioning. thanks
  10. A

    Isolation of smoke alarms?

    So i've spent most of today with my head in my hands whilst attempting course work. Long story short i stumbled across section B1.19 of the Building Regulations which states: 'The mains supply to the smoke alarm(s) should comprise a single independent circuit at the dwellinghouse's main...
  11. amlu

    interconnecting wired and wireless smoke alarms

    Hi, do you have some experience with fire/smoke alarms that would have an option for part of install to be linked up with cable, and part by radio bases? like that- alarm----cable----alarm----cable-----wireless alarm (radio link) wireless alarm (radio link) wireless alarm...
  12. O

    Smoke Alarms

    Guys anyone know decent make as maintenance free as possible mains powered smoke alarms, Cheers
  13. M

    are smoke alarms legal requirement

    Hi everyone I've been asked to rewire a big period house and the owner has stipulated absolutely no smoke alarms! I have argued the case for them and was unsure if these are a legal requirement or could these be left out of the installation on his say so. Can anyone shed some light ?
  14. U

    Smoke alarms - Complete rewire - Cannot find any regulations/law

    I have just completed a complete rewire on an average 1960's 3 bed semi. Inspector chap has just been round and said to get signed off I need to install 2 smoke alarms and one heat alarm in the kitchen, because there is no door, and they all need to be interlinked. He couldn't quote me the...
  15. D

    smoke alarms

    I'm in the process of pricing up a job wiring for a new annex added onto the side of an existing 3 bed house. I'll be installing interlinked smokes/heat alarms in annex but was unsure whether the existing property would need to be linked to these also? There will be an internal door that...
  16. L

    Smoke Alarms

    Hi Quick question about smoke alarms. 50 year old house, no alarms. Internal garage conversion into a study. No change to access or exits for the house. Building inspector wants 3 inter-linked alarms in the rest of the house 1 on the upstairs landing 1 in the hall way 1 in the utility room...
  17. Deleted member 19807

    weee directive & smoke alarms

    Hi, I am working on a contract to replace a number of smoke alarms in domestic properties that are past there replacement date. can anyone shed any light on who/where the old smoke alarms should go to comply with the weee directive? I have a waste carriers license and am aware that i should...
  18. B

    smoke alarms using existing wiring

    Hello, I'm getting a loft conversion done and there is a requirement for mains-powered smoke detectors in all rooms. the electrician is part p and will be installing new small cu. The new smoke detectors will be using existing wiring which is using old type wire fuse box ( i've replaced some...
  19. T

    domestic smoke alarms

    Just filling domestic fire alarm cert just wondering on the form it says Instructions in accordance with the recommendations of Clause 24 of BS 5839-6: 2013 have been supplied to:* Its a new build and being sold who names would I put in there the builder _ or the person ordering the work ...
  20. M

    testing smoke alarms

    hi can anyone tell about testing (manual ) smoke alarm I have installed 2smoke alarm plus 1 heat alarm when testing would all the 3 alarm beebs at the test touch at the moment only the smoke beebs together . the heat alarm beebs on it own I have installed the 3 alarm on radial circuit twin to 1...

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