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Homeowner?The fire safety landscape in the UK has evolved greatly in recent years. The introduction of the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2022 has resulted in more stringent standards that landlords and installers must abide by. In addition, the advancement of fire safety technology is seeing increased demand from customers for more sophisticated solutions.
Multi-sensor alarms combine two or more different fire detection technologies within a single unit, most often optical smoke and heat sensors. Some advanced models also include a carbon monoxide (CO) sensor.
As different sensors detect different types of smoke and heat, and therefore different types of risk, combining more than one sensor in a single unit can help to better differentiate between a real fire and false alarms.
Reduction in false alarms is a key advantage of multi-sensor alarms. In the UK, false alarms continue to rise, with a large majority coming from apparatuses. Of the 254,041 false alarms attended by Fire and Rescue Services in the year ending September 2024, 183,115 were due to apparatus. This highlights the critical need for reliable and efficient fire alarm systems.
Other benefits of multi-sensor alarms include better detection of a wider range of fires including slow smouldering and fast-flaming thanks to the multiple data points it uses from the different sensors. These alarms are also increasingly recommended for optimal protection and compliance.
FireAngel offers a market-leading range of multi-sensor alarms. Each alarm uses FireAngel’s unique patented Thermoptek technology which combines the latest optical sensing with thermal enhancement for rapid detection of all fires.
For even more advanced protection, explore interlinked alarms. Interlinked smoke, heat, and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms offer unparalleled safety by ensuring that all alarms in a property sound simultaneously when one detects danger. They work as a network by transmitting signals between devices to ensure synchronised alerts. These are particularly beneficial for vulnerable residents.
Multi-sensor alarms are recognised as an enhancement within British Standards BS 58396, meaning they go above and beyond the minimum requirements and are an excellent choice for installers for any property.
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