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 New fire alarm legislation.
Topic Originator: twin par  
Date:   Fri 24 Sep 18:53

We have to put a heat alarm and linked alarms,as well as a monoxide detector,in our homes as from early next year.How the heck,is that enforceable. Only problem,could be that insurance policies, could demand it.
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 Re: New fire alarm legislation.
Topic Originator: DA-go Par Adonis  
Date:   Fri 24 Sep 19:10

Just answered your own question

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 Re: New fire alarm legislation.
Topic Originator: jake89  
Date:   Fri 24 Sep 19:42

This was already the case. They just delayed the implementation because the idea of having workers going door to door fitting alarm in houses during a pandemic was idiotic.

Most modern houses (built after 2000ish) should already have linked smoke alarms. However, many will need a heat and carbon monoxide alarm fitted. Long life battery ones are probably the least invasive.

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 Re: New fire alarm legislation.
Topic Originator: twin par  
Date:   Fri 24 Sep 20:19

That's fine.But how can it be enforced,it's just not feasible.
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 Re: New fire alarm legislation.
Topic Originator: jake89  
Date:   Fri 24 Sep 20:32

It can be for HMOs. Can't really be for private homes. May be that home insurance is higher for those without them.
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 Re: New fire alarm legislation.
Topic Originator: The One Who Knocks  
Date:   Fri 24 Sep 21:08

Worse than that Jake. You may find in the event of a fire insurance may not pay out if the house doesn`t meet legal requirements.

And although my eyes were open
They just might as well be closed
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 Re: New fire alarm legislation.
Topic Originator: twin par  
Date:   Fri 24 Sep 21:21

You are talking about 200 quid plus, to come up to speed on this,really? Some households, just could not afford that.

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 Re: New fire alarm legislation.
Topic Originator: The One Who Knocks  
Date:   Fri 24 Sep 21:25

Shop around and you can get a set of four interlinked smoke and heat alarms for £100.

And although my eyes were open
They just might as well be closed
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 Re: New fire alarm legislation.
Topic Originator: Parplod  
Date:   Sat 25 Sep 12:14

Elderly neighbour got ripped off for £600 last year. Check out Safelincs online (it is a Lincolnshire based company, hence the spelling), got what was required for just over £100 and easy to pair and fit.

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 Re: New fire alarm legislation.
Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Sat 25 Sep 12:26

I have read that there are a lot of companies that have hiked up the price of these detectors because of this new system being Introduced.
Guy next door (I'm in a block of 4) regularly burns his dinner and sets off his alarm.... Does this mean that my alarms will go off too now?

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 Re: New fire alarm legislation.
Topic Originator: jake89  
Date:   Sat 25 Sep 12:42

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widtink, Sat 25 Sep 12:26

I have read that there are a lot of companies that have hiked up the price of these detectors because of this new system being Introduced.
Guy next door (I'm in a block of 4) regularly burns his dinner and sets off his alarm.... Does this mean that my alarms will go off too now?


No, it means a whole load will go off in his flat rather than just one.
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 Re: New fire alarm legislation.
Topic Originator: The One Who Knocks  
Date:   Sat 25 Sep 12:59

No it`s even worse than that Jake. If he burns his dinner then whatever Widtink is cooking at the same time will also be burnt. Sure that`s how it works.

And although my eyes were open
They just might as well be closed
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 Re: New fire alarm legislation.
Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Sat 25 Sep 13:00

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jake89, Sat 25 Sep 12:42

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widtink, Sat 25 Sep 12:26

I have read that there are a lot of companies that have hiked up the price of these detectors because of this new system being Introduced.
Guy next door (I'm in a block of 4) regularly burns his dinner and sets off his alarm.... Does this mean that my alarms will go off too now?


No, it means a whole load will go off in his flat rather than just one.


Ah... Cheers

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