Safety & Regulation


Smoke & Fire Protection Feature


New regulations call for smoke alarms to be installed in all social housing premises


look at online reviews of the company. Tis will help to ensure that the models chosen are manufactured in line with relevant standards and will perform as intended in an emergency. It is also vital to check that mains powered smoke alarms are compliant with EN 14604 and mains powered heat alarms with BS 5446-2. In addition, for warning occupants of the presence of carbon monoxide, a


All the above contribute to the minimum requirements under the


new Scottish regulations and are the equivalent to LD2 under BS 5839 Part 6. However, additional alarms may be required following individual risk assessment. Under the new Housing (Scotland) Act, it is also vital that smoke and heat


alarms be interlinked. Tis means that when one alarm sounds, it will trigger all other alarms. Tis ensures that occupants will hear the alarm wherever they are in the building – even if they are far from the source of the heat, smoke or fire, they will be alerted quickly and have time to safely evacuate. Interlinking can be achieved either by mains power connection or by radio frequency enabled alarm units.


ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS When selecting which alarms to install, we always suggest looking at reputable manufacturers and trusted brands – and, if there is any doubt, taking the time to


CO alarm should be installed in any room with a new or replacement solid-fuel or combustion appliance such as a wood or gas burner or open fire. CO alarms should also comply with EN 50291 Part 1 for domestic premises and be tested and approved by an accredited third-party agency. Furthermore, with the proposed updates to the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Regulations 2015 in England now approved by Parliament, landlords in the social and private rented sectors are required to fit CO alarms in any room that has a fixed combustion appliance, such as gas boilers, water heaters or fires. Te new regulations also call for smoke alarms to be installed in all social housing premises. To enhance occupant safety, Kidde recommends that property owners UK-


wide implement BS 5839 Part 6, LD2 as best practice (as has been initiated by Scotland). Tis includes making sure that heat and smoke alarms are installed in the correct locations in line with LD2 standards and interlinking each unit. In addition, building owners should ensure that CO alarms are correctly fitted in line with the latest guidance. With over 100 years of experience in the field of fire safety, Kidde


offers a range of high-quality, reliable and compliant products. For additional information, Kidde’s technical specialists are on hand to assist with any question.


Simon Jones is marketing manager at Kidde Safety Europe When is a fire door not a fire door? W


ell, the simple answer is ‘when the door closer isn’t working’. If a door closer has been damaged by vandalism


or tampering, the fire door will not perform the function for which it is designed and specified, namely keeping the door closed.


Unlike surface-mounted door closers, Powermatic is completely concealed when the door is closed. Not only does this enable the specifier to retain the aesthetics of a door and interior, but it also reduces the opportunity for the door closer to be vandalised, tampered with or removed, ensuring that the fire door continues to perform reliably.


Together with maintenance-free service and closing speed and latching action which can be adjusted without removal from the door, this can result in a reduced maintenance burden for building owners and managers.


Powermatic also boasts a plethora of performance accreditations, including UKCA marking, fire testing on half- and one-hour fire doors, opening forces that comply with BS8300 and the ability to enable doors to meet the requirements of Approved Document M. It is also the only Certifire jamb-mounted door closer.


0121 766 4200 info@samuel-heath.com


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