Ive got a new extension to wire up.
My question is, do I need to encoporate mains fed smoke alarms into both story's of the extension? The customer says it required for the building regs.
Thanks guys
Liam howe
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I know there are few out now that look ok, like the nest models, but still smoke/heat/CO detectors are very unslightly. One of the biggest complaints from customers, can rouine the look of a nice kitchen. Usually don't agree with customers but they are right in this case!
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Hi,
what happened to the Fire Detection forum????
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Wilko
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hi guys need a bit of insight here. Wiring up mains smoke alarms and interlinking with heat detector in property. Came across a bit of a grey area with legislation. Now I know it can be wired on its own circuit or on with an existing lighting circuit but I can't find anything telling me if the...
Ive been having a read in the electricians guide to the building regs with regards fire safety and a Grad D LD3 system, with regards the wiring of smoke and heat alarms it says on page 147 that alarms are required to:
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Hi all. New to the forum so please go easy.
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Evening,
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