The rules are different for different parts uf the UK
Scotland Rules from 1st February 2022
Every home in Scotland must be fitted with "Interlinked" smoke and heat alarms.
A heat alarm in the kitchen
A smoke alarm in the living room or the room you use most.
A smoke alarm in every hallway and landing.
A smoke alarm in a loft or garage conversion.
All heat & smoke alarms must be "Interlinked".
A carbon-monoxide alarm is required for every room that has a fuel burning appliance, except if it is used only solely for cooking.
Alarms can be hard-wired, but must be installed by a qualified electrician
Alarms can be battery powered, but must be fitted with a 10year tamperproof battery
All alarms must be changed after 10 years, no matter if they are hard-wired or battery powered
Heat alarms should comply with BS 5446-2:2003.
Smoke alarms should comply with BS EN14604:2005.
Carbon Monoxide alarms should comply with British Kitemark EN 50291-1.
England Rules from 1st October 2022
All private and public/ social rented properties in England are required to have smoke alarms fitted.
A smoke alarm must be installed on every story that has a room used for accomodation (Living room, kitchen, study, bedrooms etc)
A carbon-monoxide alarm is required for every room that has a fuel burning appliance, except if it is used only solely for cooking.
Alarms can be hard-wired, but must be installed by a qualified electrician
Alarms can be battery powered, but must be fitted with a 10year tamperproof battery
All alarms must be changed after 10 years, no matter if they are hard-wired or battery powered
Heat alarms should comply with BS 5446-2:2003.
Smoke alarms should comply with BS EN14604:2005.
Carbon Monoxide alarms should comply with British Kitemark EN 50291-1.
Wales Rules from 1st December 2022
All private rented properties in Wales are required to have smoke alarms fitted.
All smoake alarms must be "Interlinked"
A carbon-monoxide alarm is required for every room that has a fuel burning appliance, except if it is used only solely for cooking.
Alarms must be hard-wired, and be installed by a qualified electrician
Landlords must note the manufacturers replace by date codes and change when required
All alarms must be changed after 10 years, no matter if they are hard-wired or battery powered
Smoke alarms should comply with BS EN14604:2005.
Carbon Monoxide alarms should comply with British Kitemark EN 50291-1.
Yes. We can install interlinked smoke and heat alarms at your home. At the moment we can carry out the installations for the following postcodes G65, G66, G67 & G68. Other areas will be added soon
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Interlinked means that if one alarm is triggered then all alarms will sound.
Alarms should have 10year sealed tamperproof battery or mains powered with a battery backup.
Heat alarms should comply with BS 5446-2:2003.
Smoke alarms should comply with BS EN14604:2005.
Carbon Monoxide alarms should comply with British Kitemark EN 50291-1.
One heat alarm in the kitchen
One smoke alarm in the living room or the room you use most.
One smoke alarm in every hallway and landing.
One smoke alarm in a loft or garage conversion.
One carbon monoxide alarm in any room where there are a gas, oil or other fuel boiler.
One carbon monoxide alarm in any room where there are a gas, oil, coal, wood or other fuel fire, or flue.
It is the resposiblity of the home-owner or landlord to ensure the property complies with the new regulations.
All homes in Scotland must be fitted with interlinked smoke & heat alarms.
All homes that have gas, oil, coal, wood or any other fuel burning appliance must be fitted with carbon-monoxide detectors.
According to the Scottish Government it costs approximately £220 to have interlinked smoke and heat alarms fitted.
Our fully installed packages start from only £99.
The Association of British Insurers confirmed that householders could face issues with cover if they did not comply with the law.
Most home insurers will want their customers to comply with regulations and the law.
If you are any doubt that your policy is covered, if you do not have interlinked alarms, is to contact your insurance company.
Install interlinked smoke & heat alarms, for your safety, peace of mind and keep your insurance company happy.
