Installers of Heat, Smoke and Carbon Monoixide detectors/alarrms in Maghull

Why do I need to install a fire alarm in Maghull?

It is not just your home that is at risk as it is estimated that on average, more than 23,000 people die from fires across the world each year and 230,000 people are injured.

Since the introduction of smoke and heat alarms in households in the UK in the mid 1990’s deaths from fires have dropped by more than 60%. Moreover, homes with a working smoke or heat alarm have been found to have a death rate that is 50% lower than homes without one.

Everyone is at risk of injury or death in Maghull

Smoke and heat alarms increase your chances of survival especially at night when our sense of smell does not work as well. Children in particular are vulnerable as they often don’t react quickly enough to the dangers of fire. A burning building not only means that there is the potential of getting trapped but the dangers of smoke inhalation vastly reduce any chances of survival. Smoke and heat alarms can give you that vital extra time before these dangers occur and put simply can save your life.

The Regulations concerning properties in Maghull

All homes built after 1992 in England and Wales must have a mains operated smoke or heat alarm on every level of the building. The new safety laws also make it compulsory for all landlords to fit smoke or heat alarms in rented properties (landlords are also required to offer protection against CO poisoning).

Carbon Monoxide detectors for Maghull

Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas that’s not easy to detect. You can’t see or smell it, but it’s the leading cause of poisoning deaths. Properly installing carbon monoxide detectors is paramount in keeping your family safe.

Where should my detectors and alarms be fitted in Maghull

• On every level of your home. This includes attics and basements. Depending on how large your attic or basement is, you may want to install an alarm in each corner.
• In every bedroom. Alarms should be installed in every sleep room, as well as outside of the rooms in hallways.
• At stairways. This includes at the bottom of staircases leading from your basement, and at the top of stairs leading from the first to the second floor.
• Main areas and large rooms. While you’ll want a smoke alarm in your living room or den, keep them at least ten feet away from the kitchen and cooking appliances, as this can trigger false alarms.

Link alarms and detectors in Maghull

H2K Serices recommend that you link all your alarms and detectors. By doing this if one detector activates all your alarms will sound and alert everyone in your property (This is dependent on your alarm locations).