Do you have a private property that requires a smoke detector upgrade or are you a landlord wanting to let a rented property with a smoke detector? At Apardion we can test and inspect the electrical installation of your smoke detector system and assess its suitability, so contact our team at Apardion today.
Why do you need a smoke detection system in a domestic home?
There are two sets of regulations which cover the electrical installation of a smoke detection system. These are BS5839-6:2019 for the smoke detection system itself and BS7671:2020, which governs the electrical installation, just like any other electrical installation. These regulations will cover whether a smoke detection system is needed and how it should be designed, and if it is mains powered, how it should be installed electrically. At this point, the system becomes like any other electrical installation, such as for heat, lights and power in a domestic home.
Smoke detection systems are designed to alert the resident of a domestic home to the threat of fire. A system of sensors should be strategically located on all floors of a home in key areas such as an entrance hall, kitchen, living room and upstairs landing. If a home has a third floor, such as with loft conversions, there should also be a sensor located there. These sensors are linked together electrically to communicate, and will sound an audible alarm if they sense smoke and the potential for fire, therefore it is essential that they are fully operational at all times.
Our smoke detector upgrade services in Scotland
A mains-powered smoke detection system should be included in a standard EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) and to ensure your smoke detection system is suitable we can:
- Detect faults in the electrical installation
- Inspect for damage and deterioration of sensors and sounders
- Identify where a system has been installed incorrectly
- Identify where sensors are incorrectly located or have been removed
Our inspection and testing services include routine continuity testing, insulation resistance testing and RCD testing to ensure that the electrical wiring is correctly installed, that electrical components are working correctly and that circuits are operating safely. This means they are not overloaded, have the correct protection devices installed and have suitable earthing and bonding.
Contact Apardion for testing and inspection of your smoke detection systems
At Apardion we have the skills and experience to suitably maintain your domestic smoke detection systems in Scotland, including in all big cities and regions, such as Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Inverness. We have:
- Trained and accredited engineers fully compliant in the latest regulations
- 24/7 availability to react to your needs
- Flexibility to include smoke detection systems with all your other EICR requirements as part of our basic electrical services for domestic properties
- Experience in fault-finding and troubleshooting to ensure your domestic electrical installations are safe and fully compliant in a cost-effective way.
So contact our team at Apardion today for your upgraded domestic smoke detection system inspection and testing in Scotland.
