No, you need should refer to BS 5839-6 latest guidance which recommends fitting a heat alarm in a Kitchen. The enhanced heat sensing element within our range of heat alarms is designed to alert for common kitchen fire and is less prone to nuisance alarms when cooking. A high number of false alarms caused within a kitchen are due to incorrect placement on smoke alarms – smoke alarms are not suited for kitchens and should be fitted within hallways, landings, bedrooms, dining rooms and living rooms.