Need some advice on "linked" 240v smoke alarms

[kirkgas]

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 do it and sign it off as daughter is registering as childminder, but we need to know the options/upheaval
Cheers

 

[Dave OCD]

You can get units with wireless interlinking but each unit still needs its own independent power supply - this could be from the local lighting circuit on each floor.

 

[tazz]

Simple answer yes, using radio bases wired from existing light fitting. plenty of makes out there, but Aico are the favorite.

 

[kirkgas]

Cheers Dave, she knows she needs them but is moaning about disruption to decor, so knowing the spark can connect like that will keep her happy, as he will be able to easily link them into lights on each level

 

[kirkgas]

Cheers tazz

 

[Andy78]

As Dave says, radio link bases are available, but are quite costly. Each point can then be wired from a local lighting point with minimal damage to surrounding decor.

May I ask why your daughter "needs" to get these fitted ?

 

[Dave OCD]

Simple answer yes, using radio bases wired from existing light fitting. plenty of makes out there, but Aico are the favorite.

As long as there's a permanent live at said light fitting !

 

[tazz]

Presume HMO, hopefully permanent live at fitting.....most modern house do...but worth checking first with your spark

 

[telectrix]

registered childminder. social services insist on smoke detectors and other safety measures so they can tick boxes and earn their index linked pensions.

 

[Andy78]

registered childminder. social services insist on smoke detectors and other safety measures so they can tick boxes and earn their index linked pensions.

True, but battery only alarms should suffice for this purpose.

 

[telectrix]

i would think so, but some councils will insist on mains interlinked.

 

[kirkgas]

Yes local social services issue licence, my wife has been registered for years and we needed linked electrical ones too,

 

[telectrix]

Yes local social services issue licence, my wife has been registered for years and we needed linked electrical ones too,

whereabouts are you.a member may be close.

 

[kirkgas]

Coatbridge, 10miles from Glasgow

 

[Leesparkykent]

Hellmooth is a member on here and I don't think he's to far from you. Could be worth sending him a PM.

 

[Hellmooth]

Was in Coatbridge yesterday! PM sent, thanks Lee!

 

[lecsleaford]

Aico also do 10 year lithium battery only RF, smokes and heats. If the light fittings only have switch lives.

 

[kirkgas]

Cheers, 240v ones are mandatory for childminders licence FROM COUNCIL and PLI

 

[Guest77]

what about 230 volt models?

 

[Andy78]

That's different to down here then. Mrs Andy78 is a registered childminder in our home, and battery alarms suffice for our local council requirements, ofsted, and insurance purposes.

 

[kirkgas]

I will get her to confirm
Cheers

 

[Dave OCD]

Was in Coatbridge yesterday! PM sent, thanks Lee!

Although I've lived in Cornwall 40 odd years, I was born in Airdrie and have relatives still in Glenboig and Coatdyke.:yesnod:

 

[kirkgas]

Thought I would update as a thank you to all the people who took the time to assist and advise, I've contacted the fire service as they do the fire safety house inspection to get daughter registered, waiting on them replying, once I know I will update
Thanks

 

[kirkgas]

Fire service have called back and confirmed the smoke alarms must be electric and linked, and comply with BS 5839 pt 6 LD3 grade 6

 

[tazz]

Thats a fair request from FS, for a Grade D LD3, so you will need to install a detector in ground floor hallway and any landing areas. Standard house 2 detectors. Hopefully live conductor available in Lighting rose, and 2 Aico radio bases with Optical smoke detectors.....