Fire Alarm Systems – All Power Electrical

Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors

Protect your Family, Property and Life.

The Law in Scotland changes from the 1^st February 2022, are you Safe and Compliant with the Law! Your Home Insurance maybe invalid!!!

What does this all mean?

At least 3 Smoke Detectors and Heat Detector Linked installed and a Carbon Monoxide Detector installed, with a direct power source.

What the Scottish Government say:

https://www.gov.scot/publications/fire-and-smoke-alarms-in-scottish-homes/

Free Fire Safety Inspections:

https://www.firescotland.gov.uk/your-safety/hfsv-form.aspx

All Domestic Properties will require:

Smoke/Fire Detectors that are linked, One in each room that is used as a Daily Living Space, and One in each Hallway/Landing area. These have to be either Electrical connected to your mains supply or have a 10 year Lithium Battery and still linked. Additionally, the requirement for a Heat Detector within Kitchens, that is linked to this system, again either with a mains supply or with a 10 year Lithium Battery.

Wait there is more to the Legislation Change!!! There is a requirement for a Cardon Monoxide Detector near all Carbon-Fuelled Appliances.

What are my options?

Fixed and Wired Installation

Directly connected power supply and consumer unit, with individual Circuit Breaking Device, and linked together via wiring.

Pros: Always there, always on, with the power supply, don’t need replaced.

Cons: 2^nd Fix Electrical and Linked Communication between Detectors, can be unsightly, with Trucking on Ceilings and Walls. 1^st Fix Electrical and Linked Communication between Detectors, requirement to open walls & ceilings & floorings to install cabling, therefore Re-plaster and Redecoration. Both can be time consuming and costly.

Wireless and 10 year Lithium Battery Powered

Installed at direct areas, uses latest RF wireless technology, no need for Wi-Fi or internet within Property. 5 year guarantee on each unit, with 10 year power supply.

Pros: No mess, directly installed, completely tamper proof, allows to add more detectors to system.

Cons: Will need replaced every 5-10 years, as sealed unit to comply with Legislation, but with advances in technology, will become better and cheaper in time.

Hybrid Wired and Wireless System

A mix of both systems, where the wired powered units can have a RF Transmitter Base fitted, therefore can Utilise existing Fixed Cable Powered Systems.

Pros: Uses fixed power for existing locations, and additional wireless detectors added so less mess and means power always on, for those directly connected.

Cons: Not too many, although limited by the suppliers, and hardware slightly more expensive. Wireless units will need replaced when battery expires, as still tamper-proof sealed unit.