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  1. W

    IR testing and smoke alarms

    Hi - a forum post got me thinking about domestic fire alarms and BS5839. I haven't bought the Standard (just check the prices ...) but the IET's Electricians Guide to Fire Detection and Alarm Systems is a handy guide book, a brother to OSG and similarly priced. Also I picked up Aico's...
  2. G

    Smoke alarms wiring

    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...
  3. Gazthesparky

    Mains smoke and co2 detectors

    Hi guys Sure it's an easy one but I've never come across it before. I have a landloard contact me saying he needs smoke and co2 detectors fitting. No problem there but he is saying he wants a certificate for them ? What certificate needs to be issued ? is it just a certificate to say they have...
  4. D

    Smoke alarms withing a domestic property

    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: b) be permanently wired with an independent circuit to the dis board or...
    • Dave301
    • Thread
    • alarms circuit domestic lighting local property smoke smoke alarms
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Domestic Electrician Forum
  5. Lou

    Roberts Electrical N.W Ltd

    Here at Roberts Electrical, our team of electricians take their work very seriously and as one of North Wales leading electrical contractors we are happy to provide a range of services, both domestic and commercial, including New installations, Rewires, Security systems, Home Alarms, Domestic &...
  6. Lou

    Richard Davies Electrical Services

    Richard Davies Electrical Services your local electrician for south west Wales. Richard Davies Electrical Services will carry out all aspects of electrical installation, maintenance and testing. We are a registered NICEIC Domestic Installer – giving you the confidence that all works are...
  7. Lou

    Alger Electrics & Alarms

    Alger Electrics and Alarms Limited started out with Gerrard Devoy as a sole trader in 1979 with the ambition to provide an electrical service that works to a high standard and provide the customer with a consistent quality service. Over the years a reputation has been established on this basis...
  8. Lou

    Westech Electrical

    Commercial and industrial electrical services for you. Based in Taynuilt, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, we offer you quality commercial and industrial electrical services. We are able to install and certify all aspects of commercial and industrial electrical works. As experienced and qualified...
  9. Lou

    Dorset Electrical and Fire Alarms

    Dorset Electrical and Fire Alarms have been installing and maintaining electrics and fire alarms in and around the south of Dorset for over 30 years. We cover all kinds of electrical, Fire alarm, fire sprinkler, intruder alarms, CCTV installations and maintenance. We specialise in New Builds...
  10. J

    Mains smoke alarms

    Evening, I've just been asked to install some mains powered smoke alarms to a customers property, can I still add these to an existing lighting circuit (if the alarms have a battery back up) or do I need a dedicated RCD Controlled circuit from the CU?
  11. A

    Smoke alarms in HMO requirements

    Hi, just looking for a bit of advice for those who do more of this sort of work than myself, which is hardly ever. I have had a customer today ask me for advice about a house she is preparing to rent as a HMO. 3 bed house, not overly large, over two floors, so not a licenced HMO. The council...
  12. Y

    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...
  13. N

    EICR and smoke detectors

    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...
  14. S

    smoke/fire alarms

    if I have BRK smoke/heat alarms fitted con I use aico ei 1529 control switch,or any body know if there is something similar I could use as someone fitted BRK alarms on very high ceilings am looking for a solution [not a tall pair of steps]as is a rented property thanks for any help
  15. Soulsurfer

    CO Carbon Monoxide alarm requirements ?

    Hey all, just looking at a new job where need to price up a quote for smoke alarms in a bungalow that's to be rented and also noticed there is a new boiler going in now, am I responsible for landlord to be told he'll need a CO alarm and would it need a seperate supply other than from an mcb that...
  16. M

    fire alarms

    just did a fire alarm / emergancy lighting regs /design course really interesting etc just wondering how i would go along commissioning the fire alarm is there governing bodys etc?
  17. S

    Retrofit smoke/heat alarms pricing help?

    Afternoon all, i'm after some help if people can pass opinion please. I have been approached by a letting agent to retrofit smoke and heat alarms to properties. They want a couple of extra detectors in each property by the end of the year. There are 150 flats/houses in total. My main questions...
    • Smudge
    • Thread
    • alarm alarms pricing
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Electrician Talk
  18. 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...
  19. J

    Fire Alarms, Door entry and Emergency Lighting coure

    Hi all Can some please recommend a good training provider in the London area for: Fire alarms CCTV/Door entry Emergency Many thanks
  20. K

    How to get in alarms section?

    Hi guys I am a recently qualified Electrician but have been working for a security company for a year. Still learning that side of things so just wondering how I can access the alarms and security section of the forum?

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