CindyCNelson Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 We have a couple of hard wired (inoperable) smoke detectors. Can we just replace these? I think these are around 30 years old. Also, do new houses in have to have hard wired smoke detectors? Just curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Sutton Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 I suspect they haven't been working for some time but yes replace them with domestic smoke alarms however a better solutions is to fit mains powered domestic alarms with battery backup, grade D and interlinked if required. You can get bases that are wired into the mains and the domestic fire alarm is fitted into the base which can be removed if it develops any problems without the need to to use an electrician to replace the fire alarm. All new houses require a grade D domestic fire alarms fitted in accordance with the guidance BS 5839-6: 2013. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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