17th edition short guide to smoke alarms and fire alarms
Are you installing smoke alarms? Are you confused when it comes to the 17th edition? Too many conflicting views? We have put together a little smoke and fire alarms guide to the 17th edition. Smoke alarms can be connected to a lighting circuit – this is the preferred circuit The alternative is wiring on a [...]
CO alarms – carbon monoxide alarms from Aico
Carbon Monoxide (CO; see more about CO poisoning), is a particularly insidious gas. It is a killer. The naked eye can’t see it, it does not smell, it has no taste. The need for a reliable mains powered alarm that will operate even in the event of a mains failure is obvious. Ei261ENRC Mains Powered [...]
Smoke, heat, and CO detectors – general description
Aico smoke, heat, and/or CO detectors/alarms offer a innovative design with quality features, having as a bonus the fact that it is the fastest and simplest installation as possible! Fitting an Easi-Fit mains powered alarm really is as simple as 1-2-3: Screw the mounting plate supplied with the alarm to the ceiling, during first fix. [...]
fire and heat detectors – regulations in UK
If you want to find out more details about what are the UK standard and regulations for the smoke and heat alarms, and how do they affect us, we posted online a small article containing the general standards presented in BS 5839: part 6 – 2004. Also, read more about what do building regulations demand [...]
