On the plans for building re-works I have been given, there is mention of a heat detector in the kitchen. This is positioned on top of an underfloor drain! Surely this is a device to monitor heat in the kitchen itself not the drain beneath? What form do these detectors take - are they now a requisit item in all kitchens?
Would ask the plan designers but they are on holiday and I am impatient!
Phil
Presumably it's a heat detecting fire alarm. I use
The heat detector is a heat-triggered (as opposed to smoke-triggered) smoke, er, fire alarm. It is mounted on the ceiling. The fact that it is above the location of a drain on the floor is coincidental.
AFAIK mains-powered interconnected smoke(heat) detectors are mandatory in new builds and renovations.
Owain
Thanks Owain
OK to tap off lighting ring?
Phil
You have two choices. You may tap off a frequently used lighting circuit, or run them off a dedicated alarm circuit.
Each alarm in the property needs to be linked together, usually with 3&E cable. Then the alarm sounds near the bedrooms when the kitchen sets on fire.
Christian.
On Thu, 10 Mar 2005 17:49:52 -0000, a particular chimpanzee named "Christian McArdle" randomly hit the keyboard and produced:
Provided it has a back-up battery.
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