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smoke or fi re. By being alerted quickly, this can reduce the time it takes to evacuate to safety. Interlinking the alarms can be achieved either by hard-wired connection or by radio frequency-enabled alarm units.


or mains-powered batteries that last the full product lifetime installed in rooms where there is a fi xed carbon-fuelled appliance or  ue, excluding where appliances are used solely for cooking. ith Scotland leading the way and with the wider support of the industry, it is highly likely that England and Wales could follow in implementing Category LD2 as a minimum standard, given the improvements that could be made to occupant safety.


A commonality across all regions is that all new build or materially altered properties in Scotland, England and ales require mains-powered interlinked alarms. This should help to ensure that occupants will be able to hear the alarm throughout the building – even if they are far from the source of the heat,


The responsibility for ensuring that these requirements are put in place lies both with the specifi er and housebuilder or developer. It is paramount that these regulations are adhered to before properties are sold entirely or in part to others, such as local authorities or housing associations.


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ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS When selecting which alarms to install, we always suggest looking at reputable manufacturers and trusted brands. This means you can be better assured of product quality, that the alarms chosen are manufactured in line with all the 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, a CO alarm should comply with EN 50291-1 for domestic premises. To further enhance occupant safety, we also recommend that property owners -wide implement BS 539-6, LD2 as


THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENSURING THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE PUT IN PLACE LIES BOTH WITH THE SPECIFIER AND HOUSEBUILDER OR DEVELOPER


a minimum requirement. This includes making sure that heat and smoke alarms have been installed in the correct locations in line with LD2 and that they have been interlinked to each unit. Building owners should ensure that CO alarms are correctly fi tted in line with the latest guidance.


Simon Jones is marketing manager at Kidde Safety Europe


This article has been created to provide information only. It is not intended nor can it be interpreted to constitute legal advice by Carrier. Please consult a lawyer for further information and legal advice on this topic.


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