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Do you install fire alarm systems?

Chris Pearson
Bit of thread drift going on elsewhere, so I have started a new one.


"Do you install fire alarm systems?" - a question which is asked on insurance renewal, but what does it mean?


IMHO, there is a world of difference between providing a mains supply with third core for linking for a couple of smoke detectors and a heat detector in the kitchen on the one hand (i.e. the minimum grade D2 LD3); and a full on panel with separate detectors and sounder etc. (grade A LD2) in a large house. I consider myself perfectly capable of providing the former, but have never attempted the latter.


So where does the threshold lie? I'd be interested in views on certification too please.
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    Nikp:
    Sparkingchip:

    Domestic smoke and heat alarms have mains voltage throughout their circuit. 


    Testing domestic smoke and heat alarms should be carried out following the manufacturers instructions,   by pressing the test button. 


    The expiry date is on a label.


     


    I don’t really do much on domestic side, but don’t they normally have a shelf life of ten years, and if peeps really wanted to test surely buy a can of smoke. 




    That's my point - it's more than the test button. I have a few Montecristos from my visits to Gibraltar. Would they do?


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    Nikp:
    Sparkingchip:

    Domestic smoke and heat alarms have mains voltage throughout their circuit. 


    Testing domestic smoke and heat alarms should be carried out following the manufacturers instructions,   by pressing the test button. 


    The expiry date is on a label.


     


    I don’t really do much on domestic side, but don’t they normally have a shelf life of ten years, and if peeps really wanted to test surely buy a can of smoke. 




    That's my point - it's more than the test button. I have a few Montecristos from my visits to Gibraltar. Would they do?


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