Christine jolly Posted February 3, 2021 Report Share Posted February 3, 2021 Can anyone help property i rent out has stairs leading of the lounge , smoke alarm is fitted at the start of the stairs , should I fit one upstairs also ,? If I did would I remove the one fro. Bottom of stairs to a different area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richlist Posted February 3, 2021 Report Share Posted February 3, 2021 I think it's a legal requirement to have a smoke alarm on each floor. They only cost around £10 and take 10 minutes to install. I usually fit one on the landing ceiling and another just outside the kitchen area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grampa Posted February 3, 2021 Report Share Posted February 3, 2021 I would advise not to go for the cheap ones with a p9 battery as you can find the battery can get taken out by some tenants for kids toys etc. Also batteries supplied with these cheaper alarms can have a short shelf life. I use tamperproof Kidd or Fireangel ones that have special batteries with a 10 year life span. Though we sometimes only get 8-9 years from some. https://www.fireprotectiononline.co.uk/10-year-battery-smoke-alarm.html https://www.toolstation.com/fireangel-10-year-battery-smoke-alarm/p13188 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richlist Posted February 3, 2021 Report Share Posted February 3, 2021 FireAngel smoke alarm from Screwfix with tamper proof 10 year sealed battery = £8.62 +VAT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melboy Posted February 3, 2021 Report Share Posted February 3, 2021 The requirement is one alarm for each floor. Sealed alarm is best. I have yet to find a tenant who will replace the batteries and it is normally only ever done by them knowing a property inspection is coming up. Sad but true. I always have a fire alarm fitted and tested and working order certificate signed by tenant and landlord for new occupancies. Always cover your backside.......for everything!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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