• The British Standard BS 5839-6:2019 and building regulations recommend installing an alarm controller as part of a fire alarm system
• Aico also recommend fitting a controller if the alarm system contains Fire, Heat and Carbon Monoxide alarms

If you would like to know more about how an alarm controller makes alarm testing, silencing and locating easier visit our web page on Alarm Interconnection.

• The British Standard BS 5839-6:2019 and building regulations recommend that all alarms within a property are interlinked
• Alarm interconnection helps to increase the speed occupants are made aware of a danger
• Wireless interconnection with SmartLINK also allows for data extraction and extra functionality

For more information on Interconnection visit our website

A garage often forms part of a property’s escape route meaning that it requires fire detection coverage.

If you would more clarification in relation to the British Standards or Regulations, please contact our Technical Department on 01691 664100 or email technical@aico.co.uk who will be able to advise you.

If you would like more clarification on the definition of a habitable loft conversion as defined by the British Standards or Regulations, please contact our Technical Department on 01691 664100 or email technical@aico.co.uk who will be able to advise you.

We are only including the most common property types within this Alarm Selector.

If you have a different type of property, please contact our Technical Department on 01691 664100 or email technical@aico.co.uk who will be able to advise you.

• Basic coverage will install alarms in rooms where fuel burning appliances are fitted
• High coverage will install alarms in rooms where fuel burning appliances are fitted and rooms that are commonly occupied (such as the living room or bedrooms) or that have flues running along side them
• The British Standard BS EN 50292:2013 recommends a high level of coverage

For full details visit our web page on Carbon Monoxide standards

• LD1 provides a high level of coverage & will install alarms in every room where a fire could start
• LD2 provides a medium level of coverage & will install alarms covering escape routes & high risk areas
• LD3 provides a minimum level of coverage & will install alarms covering escape routes

For full details visit our Standards and Regulations pages

By selecting the Fire or Carbon Monoxide only options, the Alarm Selector will produce an Alarm System that only contains these alarms.

If you would like more information about why you need a Fire or Carbon Monoxide alarm visit our Standards and Regulations pages.