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...
Hello all,
A friend that lives abroad but owns a property here has decided to rent out his house through an estate agency. They require a gas cert and EICR.
I had a quick look over the property (visual only) and noticed that downstairs is supplied by a 16A radial. That radial powers all of the...
combined smoke and CO2 detector
a customer wants these fitted throughout her house but I'm having trouble actually finding them
they have to be mains powered
I've tried aico and kidde but no joy
anyone ever fitted these before?
Flat conversion project and one flat is accessed via the first floor but actually is on the second floor.
Regs guy initially said a AOV would be required at the head of the second floor stairs, then changed his mind if there was an entrance lobby - great, we thought; and constructed a lobby...
another customer of mine has been asked for periodic certidicate for smoke alarm system on an HMO. it currently has an LD2 grade D system with heads in all bedrooms. I have just replaced all the heads as were out of date anyway. but what form can use?
grade A no problem but I'm not aware of any...
Hi everyone.
This is my first time on here so please be kind :hurray:
I have a problem with a new house I wired last summer. The first 6 months all was fine, then all of a sudden the heat alarm in the kitchen started to beep intermittently. I have replaced the alarm twice and both smoke heads...
I have been asked to install mains interconnected smoke detectors in the entrance lobby of flats that are linked together with the common ways detectors. the common way detectors are already installed using the existing lighting circuit. Is it okay to use the supply from the detectors in the...
Hi all,
What's everyone's preference on mains interlinkable smoke/heat detectors taking into account price, reliability and look?
Ive used Aico several times and never had a problem but they are expensive and quite bulky!
Cheers
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...
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Hi guys, been quoting for a lot of smoke detection upgrades for landlords. Had a look at a job today that has an open plan kitchen/living room, does anyone know what is required here? Going to have a google once the kids are in bed, just thought I'd ask the question!
Hi,
I'm installing a new lighting circuit. Normal stuff - radial circuit with lights looped in on the ceiling roses. My question is - how are things like bathroom extraction fans, smoke alarms or an outside above door light normally included in a new circuit? Are they added as spurs off the...
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 ?
Hi, I've been asked to install smoke detectors in all rooms of a town house. The existing system is 3 x Aico smokes in circulation spaces. As there is 3 floors, (G.F, 1st floor & 2nd floor) can i extent the Aico system
to LD1 using the Aico system.
Cheers
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
Hi all,
I am trying to get my head around the current regs regarding smoke heat carbon alarms in rented properties.
for eg could I install.... mains powered c/w battery back up from the upstairs lights, same from the downstairs lights but both are radio-interlinked so both smoke alarms sound...
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...
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