Smart smoke alarms are designed to sound the alarm when they detect smoke, as a conventional smoke alarm would. But the unique selling point of a smart smoke alarm is the ability to send alerts to your phone when there’s a fire. All of the major manufacturers (Aico, FireAngel and Kidde) make smoke and heat alarms that will work in combination with one another and we have tested pairs of smoke and heat alarms from each of them. Their distinguishing feature is the fact that they can be linked to other alarms, both heat and smoke alarms, so that when one senses danger they all sound.

Turn off and unplug electrical appliances unless they are designed to be left on – like your freezer. I hope you find something useful in this month’s issue. Please forward it to a friend as they may appreciate it, too. The best handheld carbon monoxide detector is UEi Test Instruments CO71A Carbon Monoxide Detector. It is your go-to place to get a handheld CO detector for both residential and industrial CO use. If you can’t open the window break the glass in the bottom corner. Make jagged edges safe with a towel or blanket. What to do if your clothes catch fire We’ve heard the stories of when perfect holidays have become tragedies because of a faulty gas appliance.It also features a loud, attention-grabbing 110dB SOS siren which will signal your need for help, for up to 60 hours after being activated.

All landlords (whether social or private) have time between when the amendment regulations became law on 27 June 2022 and when they come into force on 1 October 2022. Landlords must comply with the new requirements from 1 October 2022. What if landlords have plans in place to be compliant, but the programme of works won’t be complete until after 1 October 2022?

To offer high protection, FireAngel advise a smoke alarm within the circulation area of each floor of the property, as well as within the main habitable areas such as bedrooms and living room. It’s small and lightweight, and gives me peace of mind. I’m glad I’m not the only one who is afraid of carbon monoxide poisoning.” Landlords should make sure alarms are installed in an effective way to protect tenants from the dangers of smoke and carbon monoxide. When charging electrical goods, follow the manufacturer’s instructions and look for the CE mark that indicates chargers comply with European safety standards. Make sure you, and everyone in your home, know the fire plan for your building and where fire alarms and fire exits are. As with all buildings, you should plan and practise an escape route.

All our alarms are subject to third-party testing and certification, giving you peace of mind protection. Our FA6720-R Heat Alarm is certified to the British Standard BS5446. An interesting by-product of the new breed of smart alarms is the fire-related data being collected, as is the case with Google, which makes the Nest Protect smoke and CO alarm. Google told us that it uses data from its alarms to provide ‘meaningful insights’ for its customers and to improve the product.

Landlords should follow the individual manufacturer’s instructions when installing the alarms. However, in general, smoke alarms should be fixed to the ceiling in a circulation space, i.e. a hall or a landing. In general, a room is classed as ‘living accommodation’ if it is used for the primary purposes of living, or is a room in which a person spends a significant amount of time. While some experts suggest placing it strategically high overhead because carbon monoxide is slightly lighter than air, others suggest placing the CO detector lower. It detects carbon monoxide and smoke and other polluting gases like methane gas, sulfur dioxide, etc. This device has an indicator light that turns on when the carbon monoxide levels get too high to ensure safety.