WHAT'S NEW
KIDDE UNVEIL NEW FIRE AND CO ALARM
CONTROL SWITCH Kidde Safety Europe has introduced a new Fire and CO Alarm Control Switch that enables remote testing and silencing of interconnected Kidde FIREX hardwired alarms, providing a practical solution for properties where alarms are installed in locations that are difficult to access or require regular inspection.
The Fire and CO Alarm Control Switch makes the process easy with a convenient Test/Hush button that eliminates the need for physical access to the alarms. This is particularly valuable for elderly or disabled individuals and in properties with high ceilings. It also enhances safety and compliance where alarms are installed in non-occupied areas, such as lofts with photovoltaic (solar) equipment. The solution aligns with BS 5839-6:2019, the British Standard for domestic fire detection systems, which highlights the importance of providing remote testing capability for alarms installed in inaccessible locations.
The new control unit features separate visual indicators for fire and carbon monoxide detection
WHA REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO HIGH STANDARDS IN THE WATER DISPENSER INDUSTRY
The Water Dispenser & Hydration Association (WHA) has reaffirmed its commitment to high standards of hygiene, safety and service across the UK water dispenser industry.
As part of WHA’s continuous standards programme, WHA membership is only maintained by organisations that meet the association’s defined strict Codes of Practice and best conduct. These standards ensure that consumers and businesses can have complete confidence in the consistency and quality of WHA-Member suppliers.
The Association advises that Culligan has resigned its WHA membership.
to provide a quick and clear identification of the hazard. For simplicity, it also has a single multifunction button. To test the system, users simply press the button, and all the alarms will sound. In the event of an activation, pressing the Test/Hush button will silence all alarms in the system except the initiating device – this allows for easy and convenient alarm source indication.
The Fire and CO Alarm Control Switch can be connected into any part of a new or existing Kidde FIREX hardwired alarm installation and can support up to 24 interconnected devices. The switch, which fits into a standard wall back box or standard surface mounted electrical box, should be mounted to a wall in an easily accessible, central location such as a hallway or landing space. It is supplied with a 10-year warranty for long-term reliability.
WHA membership is a clear mark of assurance: members are audited under the WHA programme and required to meet defined standards designed to protect customers and end users. For bottling plants, these audits are conducted by independent third parties; for distributors, audits are carried out by WHA- appointed auditors under a defined methodology.
“The WHA is committed to safeguarding standards for the benefit of customers, end users and the wider industry,” said Matt Stimpson, WHA Chairman. “Our responsibility is to ensure that WHA members consistently meet these standards, giving customers complete confidence in the quality and safety of their service.”
WHA encourages procurement teams, facilities managers and
“The safety of residents depends on fire and carbon monoxide alarms being in full working order, and it is imperative that they are tested regularly,” said Brad Taylor, General Manager at Kidde and a 20-year veteran firefighter. “Landlords have a duty to ensure their properties remain compliant, and our new alarm control switch simplifies this process across all Kidde FIREX hardwired alarms, supporting more effective management of life safety devices.”
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end users to always check their supplier is a WHA member to ensure confidence and compliance.
https://twha.co.uk/why-choose-a- wha-member/
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