Studio unit fire detection

[Guest Thalia]

In an open plan studio unit, located within a new block of flats, is a heat detector or smoke detector to be installed please? Also, is fire detection in common parts only regulated by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order? Thanks

[AnthonyB]

Usually smoke, if it's an open kitchen optical would have a slightly lower false alarm risk. A heat wouldn't activate quickly enough. Depending on the size of the room I've seen both, heat near the kitchen section & smoke further back over the living area.

The Fire Safety Order covers common areas, which in purpose built flats usually only require detectors to activate smoke control facilities not alarms.