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An update to current legislation was made on the 1st of February 2022 regarding the advancement in fire alarm systems for properties across Scotland. It is time to clamp down on fire damage and the potential detrimental effects that fires and overpowering, harmful smoke can have on buildings and the residents of Scotland. The Scottish Government has introduced a new interlinked fire alarm system that will sound wherever the fire breaks out within the home, or wherever you may be situated within your home. Fire alarm installers Penicuik can assist with the installation of your new interlinked fire alarm system.
The Installation Process – Fire Alarm Installers Penicuik
The Scottish Government has provided a guideline for where is best to situate the alarms within your property. The team at Titus Fire and Security are highly knowledgeable and experienced in fitting alarm systems and will ensure that your alarms are placed correctly.
First off, an alarm must be situated in the main room of your property. This is most likely the room that is used the most by the household. For example, the living room area. Next, an alarm(s) must be placed in the circulation areas of your home. This includes both upstairs and downstairs. If your property is only one level, you will only require one alarm within the hallway section of your home. However, if your property is two levels or more, an alarm will be necessary within each circulation area or landing. Finally, a heat alarm will be placed within the kitchen area of your home. This alarm is known to be less sensitive than the others.
Mains-Wired or Sealed Battery Alarm
That brings us to our next topic, the type of interlinked alarms you can install. The alarms must comply under either a mains-wired or sealed battery alarm. The clue is in the names. Mains-wired is linked to your property’s mains electricity, whereas the sealed battery alarms function with a long-life lithium battery which will need replacing every ten years. It may be helpful to speak to the engineer when choosing what option is best suited to you.
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Carbon Monoxide Detector
If your home features a carbon-fuelled appliance, a carbon monoxide detector is vital. For example, this would include a boiler or gas appliance. This gas has no scent or taste and can be extremely harmful when consumed in large doses. It is known as the silent killer. Did you know that around 60 deaths in the UK, per year, are related to carbon monoxide gas? It is better to be safe than sorry. Although this alarm is not directly connected with the interlinked fire alarm system, it is still a must-have.
Keep Midlothian Safe
The new rules have been set in place to follow, not avoid. Avoiding installing the new alarm system will only reduce safety measures within your property. It is important to pass on the information about the interlinked system to family members, friends, and neighbours to ensure that everyone has maximum safety measures within their property.