Alarm Selector

Our simple to use Alarm Selector helps you to find out which smoke, heat or Carbon Monoxide alarms you should install and where in a typical example property they should be fitted.

All alarm system designs have been developed in-line with British Standards and Building Regulations, but they should not be used in place of a Fire Risk Assessment as there are many factors not included within our Selector that can affect the level of coverage needed. There are also many regional variations within the standards that need to be taken into consideration.

For more information please contact our Technical Team on 01691 664100 or email technical@aico.co.uk.

Alarm Selector

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Would you like to add an Alarm Control switch into the system for easy alarm testing?

Yes

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.

How would you like your alarms to be interconnected together?

Hard-wired
Alarms will be interconnected via hard-wire

Alarms will be interconnected using radio frequency signals

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

Does the property have a garage attached to the main building?

Yes

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.

Does the property have a habitable loft conversion?

Yes

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.

Select a property type

Single Storey House or Flat

2-3 Storey House

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.

Choose what level of Carbon Monoxide detection you would like

Basic

High

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

Choose what level of fire detection you would like

In Scotland and Northern Ireland, your minimum level of protection is LD2.

LD1
High Coverage

LD2
Medium Coverage

LD3
Low Coverage

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