Who should install smoke alarms? Advice for Bristol homeowners.

Mains wired or interlinked smoke alarm installation requires the skills and experience of a qualified electrician, preferably NICEIC approved. Smoke alarms should be installed on each floor of your property in Bristol in spaces like the hallway and landing. Smoke alarm installation in Bristol costs between £150 -  £250 per alarm but this depends on whether additional electrical wiring is required or if a new alarm is wired in from scratch. EMC Electrical Group are highly skilled domestic electricians who install smoke and heat alarms all the time. Installation takes our experienced team no time at all.

What are the benefits of wired smoke alarm installation?

A smoke alarm which is wired directly into the property's mains will provide a more reliable source of power. Interconnectivity is another benefit as even if one alarm at the property is triggered, any other alarms on a different floor will also sound. EMC Electrical Group were invited to a detached 3 bedroom house in Selworthy. One of the parents worked shifts as well as the odd night shift so making dinner for the teenagers was a bit tricky. In a bid to encourage independence, the teenageers were attempting to cook more meals but had a long way to go as they just kept leaving the oven on and burning food. The best solution for this family was a hard wired smoke alarm to protect the family while the parent was at work or asleep after the night shift.

How are smoke alarms installed?

Installation must comply with BS 5839-6 and smoke alarms must be installed by a Part P certified electrician. Before any work begins, mains power at the consumer unit must be switched off to ensure the electrician and individuals at the property are kept safe. The base plate of the smoke alarm is mounted onto the ceiling of a space in a landing area or hallway. Regulations state that the alarm must be centrally placed on the ceiling and 300mm away from light fittings, the wall or corners. The alarm will need to be wired into a lighting circuit and synced with other alarms at the property. The smoke alarm system will need to be tested, typically by holding down the central test button to make sure all alarms interlinked together do sound. For an experienced team like EMC Electrical Group, installation only takes a few hours which was ideal for the busy parent in Selworthy.

Why work with EMC Electrical Group?

The team are NICEIC approved electricians who have a wealth of experience. We understand how difficult it is to trust a professional, letting them into your home. If you choose to work with EMC Electrical Group, you will be working with high quality, and reliable electricians.

For smoke alarm installation in Bristol, contact our friendly team to arrange an initial appointment.