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Working smoke, heat and carbon monoxide alarms save lives. We connect you with qualified electricians who install them properly and to current standards.
Northern Ireland has its own rules on fire and carbon monoxide safety. Private landlords must now provide working smoke alarms, a heat alarm in the kitchen and carbon monoxide alarms where there is a fuel burning appliance, and the standard is for these alarms to be interlinked. Building regulations also require suitable alarms in new builds, extensions and major renovations. Requirements can change, so your electrician will advise on what applies to your property.
Interlinked alarms talk to each other, so when one detects smoke, heat or carbon monoxide, they all sound together. That means you will hear a fire starting in the kitchen even if you are asleep upstairs. They can be linked by wiring or by radio, which is ideal for homes where running new cables would be disruptive.
Mains wired alarms are powered by your home's electrics, with a backup battery in case of a power cut, so there is no need to remember to replace batteries. Sealed long-life battery alarms are a good option in some situations, but a qualified electrician will recommend the right mix for your home and any regulations that apply.
With large rental markets in Belfast and Lisburn, many landlords need to bring alarms up to standard quickly. We can connect you with an electrician who will install, test and document the alarms so you have proof for your records. Alarms should be tested regularly and replaced around every ten years, as the sensors wear out over time. Homeowners anywhere in Northern Ireland can also message us to upgrade old battery alarms. Just send a WhatsApp with your area and the size of the property.
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