- Reaction score
- 4,329
Can't get the quote up.
Discuss Mains operated interconnected smoke alarm in the Electrical Forum area at ElectriciansForums.net
Challenge the Local Authority and ask where in the Regulations it says that wireless interlinked systems are unacceptable, which council is this? if they insist ask for it in writing.Thanks for all the responses. I really appreciate it.
My Local Authority has expressly stated that I need mains powered and cable interconnected smoke alarms. they do not approve the wireless system.
Once, I have confirmed the presence of permanent live in the ceiling rose I will use the trunking and clips mentioned to complete this task.
I also thought there was a "heat resistant" type 3 core and earth cable. Perhaps I should use that for the interconnect?
Thanks again
- Thirdly, whilst the smoke detectors need to be daisy chained with the 3 core and earth cable, how do I install an Aico Fire Control Switch? Remote Control Alarm Switch 230v Mains - https://www.cef.co.uk/catalogue/products/1148678-remote-control-alarm-switch-230v-mains?gclid=16b5a446064114559754c4ddd79e91a2&gclsrc=3p.ds&msclkid=16b5a446064114559754c4ddd79e91a2
Is this just like another smoke detector in the sense that it should be included in the daisy chain i.e. one cable in and one out to the next detector?
I can query again but the lady from council was categoric. The interlink should be cables and not wireless.Challenge the Local Authority and ask where in the Regulations it says that wireless interlinked systems are unacceptable, which council is this? if they insist ask for it in writing.
Radio links are acceptable by most all authorities, what they are probably saying is the power to the alarms are to be from the mains to charge the non replaceable batteries, in this case the alarms can be powered from any lighting rose or power within the ceiling without the need for trunking or drilling walls.
Perhaps talk to your local Fire Brigade prevention officer.I can query again but the lady from council was categoric. The interlink should be cables and not wireless.
More modern radio linked test switch: RadioLINK Alarm Controller - https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/EI450.html?- Thirdly, whilst the smoke detectors need to be daisy chained with the 3 core and earth cable, how do I install an Aico Fire Control Switch? Remote Control Alarm Switch 230v Mains - https://www.cef.co.uk/catalogue/products/1148678-remote-control-alarm-switch-230v-mains?gclid=16b5a446064114559754c4ddd79e91a2&gclsrc=3p.ds&msclkid=16b5a446064114559754c4ddd79e91a2
Request to see the evidence to support Thier stance. If they can't provide it, ignore it, if they can't find it to show you then they won't find it to hit you with either.I can query again but the lady from council was categoric. The interlink should be cables and not wireless.
Adam Heeley | Building Control Manager | 01895 837211 |
Reply to Mains operated interconnected smoke alarm in the Electrical Forum area at ElectriciansForums.net
We get it, advertisements are annoying!
Sure, ad-blocking software does a great job at blocking ads, but it also blocks useful features of our website. For the best site experience please disable your AdBlocker.