SMOKE AND HEAT ALARMS

Fitting appropriate detection alarms can save your life, but what is right for you and your home.

Smoke alarms are essential for every home. They should be combined with heat alarms that are ideal for kitchens. You should have a carbon monoxide alarms if you have heating or cooking appliances fuelled by gas, coal, wood or oil.

There are special alarms for older people, people with disabilities or other special needs, like mains-powered smoke alarms with back-up batteries, and even vibrating pads and flashing lights that warn people who cannot hear well.