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How many fire alarms do I need?
I've had a few trades say a few different things here. What are the rules in England for a property we're renovating to rent out
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"Hi Greg, smoke alarm on every floor of the property as well as a CO alarm where the boiler is or if you have a wood burner.
Would recommend also having a heat detector in the kitchen.
You can put as many smoke alarms as you like, for example in bedrooms but the minimum requirement is one on every floor."
Would recommend also having a heat detector in the kitchen.
You can put as many smoke alarms as you like, for example in bedrooms but the minimum requirement is one on every floor."
Answered on 13th Dec 2025 - Member since Feb 2025 -
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"It depends on your layout, need a smoke alarm in community areas and a heat and carbon in the kitchen if your boiler is in there"
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"Hi greg
Re fire alarm/smoke alarm question.
Its required bylaw for a smoke alarm on every level of the property....i would personally put a heat alarm in the kitchen also.
And carbon monoxide alarm where there is a fuel burning appliance..i.e the boiler and also if a gas fire in place."
Re fire alarm/smoke alarm question.
Its required bylaw for a smoke alarm on every level of the property....i would personally put a heat alarm in the kitchen also.
And carbon monoxide alarm where there is a fuel burning appliance..i.e the boiler and also if a gas fire in place."
Answered on 13th Dec 2025 - Member since Jun 2024 -
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