Smoke Alarms
Practical guides on fire alarms, extinguishers, emergency lighting and UK fire safety rules, written for installers, contractors and building managers.
Heat Alarm Guide: Where and Why to Fit One
Heat alarms sound when the temperature rises rather than when they sense smoke, so they suit kitchens and garages where smoke alarms cause false alarms. This guide covers heat vs smoke alarms, where to fit them, interlinking, and mains vs...
Why Is My Fire Alarm Beeping? Causes & Fixes
A regular chirp usually means a low battery or an alarm at the end of its life. False alarms are usually caused by cooking fumes, steam or dust, and a beeping commercial panel normally signals a fault. Here's how to...
BS 5839-6 Explained: Domestic Fire Alarm Grades & Categories
BS 5839-6 is the code of practice for fire alarms in homes. We explain the fire alarm grades (A, C, D1, D2, F1, F2), what changed in 2019, the LD1, LD2 and LD3 categories, and the minimum grade and category...
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