FAQ How many do you need?
How many do you need?
Every main living space as well as hallway and landings, requires an interlinked smoke detector. Heat alarms need to be installed in every kitchen, and a carbon monoxide detector in every room with a fuel burning appliance or flue.
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You will need one interlinked smoke detector for every main living space as well as hallway and landing.
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Interlinked carbon monoxide detector is required in every room with a fuel burning appliance or flue.
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Interlinked heat alarms need to be installed in every kitchen
An example of a two-storey property fitted with a of interlinked smoke, heat and carbon monoxide alarm system.
How big is your property?
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Single Storey
Flats, bungalows and single storey properties usually require:
two smoke alarms
one heat alarm
one carbon monoxide alarm
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Two Storey
Two storey properties such as typical semi-detached houses usually require:
three smoke alarms
one heat alarm
one carbon monoxide alarm
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Three Storey
Typically, three storey properties will require:
four smoke alarms
one heat alarm
one carbon monoxide alarm
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Single Storey
Flats, bungalows and single storey properties usually require two smoke alarms, a single heat alarm and a one carbon monoxide alarm.
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Two Storey
Two storey properties such as typical semi-detached houses usually require three smoke alarms, a single heat alarm and a one carbon monoxide alarm.
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Three Storey
Typically, three storey properties will require four smoke alarms, a single heat alarm and a one carbon monoxide alarm.