In England, there were 27,169 domestic dwelling fires attended to in 2021/22. There were 25% of dwellings without fire alarms and 20% with fire alarms that were not working. Having a working fire alarm is extremely important, but making sure it is installed in your home is even more important
At Iris VBS Fire & Security we only employ fully-qualified technicians and all of the domestic fire alarm systems we supply and install meet BS5839 part 6 standards. This means you are in the safest of hands.
With our extensive knowledge of domestic fire alarm systems, we can recommend the most appropriate solution for your home, taking into account the size, layout and individual requirements of your property. One of our knowledgeable technicians can visit your home to carry out a free, no-obligation site survey, providing a detailed quotation and recommendations for a fire alarm system tailored to your property and household.
Our Domestic fire detection and alarm systems are tailored and made to suit your requirements.
The three categories for fire detection and fire alarm systems are listed below along with an outline of where fire detection systems should be installed:
Additional Guidance
| LD1 Maximum Protection – all areas where a fire could start | Alarms in all circulation spaces that form part of escape routes and all areas where a fire might start, but not bathrooms, shower rooms or toilets, such as:
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| LD2 Additional Protection – circulation spaces and high-risk rooms | Alarms in all circulation spaces that form part of escape routes and rooms or areas that present a high fire risk, such as:
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| LD3 Minimum Protection – escape routes only | Alarms in all circulation spaces that form part of escape routes such as:
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Grade A |
Separate detectors, sounders and central control and indicating equipment with a backup power supply that conforms to British Standards BS EN 54. |
Grade C |
Separate detectors and sounders that are mains powered with backup power supply and central control equipment. |
Grade D1 |
A system of one or more mains-powered detectors, each with a tamper-proof standby supply consisting of a battery or batteries. |
Grade D2 |
A system of one or more mains-powered detectors, each with an integral standby supply consisting of a user?replaceable battery or batteries. |
Grade F1 |
A system of one or more battery-powered detectors powered by a tamper-proof primary battery or batteries. |
Grade F2 |
A system of one or more battery-powered detectors powered by a user-replaceable primary battery or batteries. |
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