Smoke, Fire & Gas Detection FAQs
Are battery radio-interlinked smoke alarms suitable to install in a four-storey house with thick walls?
Yes,
battery radio-interlinked smoke alarms are suitable to install in a four-storey house with thick walls. In this type of home, you need to check the distance of the RF signal of the smoke alarms you are considering. Most battery radio-interlinked smoke alarms have an RF range of 30 meters, the
UltraFire UB1RF series has an impressive 50-meter RF range. Some RF smoke alarms can also act as repeaters, which means that larger distances can be achieved.
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Reviewed: 14/09/2023 (doc:536 V1.0). Our articles are reviewed regularly. However, any changes made to standards or legislation following the review date will not have been considered. Please note that we provide abridged, easy-to-understand guidance. To make detailed decisions about your fire safety provisions, you might require further advice or need to consult the full standards and legislation.
