Fire & CO Alarms
as a vital safety requirement, not an optional extra. For wholesalers, that means understanding the wider process and being equipped to support customers with product advice that refl ects the realities of working on site. Testing verifi es that detectors respond as intended; that interconnected devices communicate eff ectively; and that both primary and backup power supplies meet performance standards. However, real-world factors like detector placement in consideration of numerous factors such as proximity to, heating, ventilation, light fi ttings, walls, beams and the highest point within the protected space can all aff ect system reliability. If these aren’t addressed during installation and commissioning, even the best products can fall short, leaving housing providers, landlords and contractors exposed to compliance failures and increased safety risks. That’s why achieving compliance is a shared responsibility across the supply chain. Manufacturers, wholesalers, contractors and housing providers all play a part. Wholesalers are often the fi rst port of call for product advice, making it essential to have a solid understanding of standards like BS 5839-6 and the role that proper system design, installation and maintenance play in long-term compliance. Compliance doesn’t stop at installation. Over time, environmental factors, alarm tampering, battery degradation, or system interference can all compromise performance. That makes routine testing and maintenance essential, something wholesalers can help reinforce through customer conversations and product recommendations.
“Achieving compliance is a shared responsibility across the supply chain. Manufacturers, wholesalers, contractors and housing providers all play a part. Wholesalers are oſt en the fi rst port of call for product advice, making it essential to have a solid understanding of standards.”
For housing providers and landlords, maintaining compliance requires robust processes for ongoing checks, reporting faults and carrying out repairs. The latest connected technologies, such as those developed by FireAngel, can assist by providing real-time alerts of faults, tampering, or system issues, off ering extra peace of mind for residents and property owners. But these tools complement, rather than replace, professional inspections and good practice. With fi re detection and carbon monoxide alarm requirements becoming more stringent across the UK housing sector, wholesalers have an increasingly important role to play. By stocking reliable, compliant solutions, providing technical insight and promoting best practice, wholesalers can help installers, contractors and landlords ensure systems meet the required standards from day one and continue to protect throughout their lifetime.
At FireAngel, we understand that compliance is about more than supplying certifi ed products. Our connected technologies and advanced detection solutions are designed to support wholesalers, installers and housing providers with system monitoring, real-time alerts and enhanced fault detection, ensuring protection continues long after installation. Domestic fi re safety compliance is not a
one-off task. It’s an ongoing process, built on collaboration across the supply chain, rigorous testing, careful commissioning and long-term system monitoring. Wholesalers are a crucial part of that chain, providing not just products, but the knowledge and support that help contractors and housing providers get it right at every stage.
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