Fire Alarm

Rama Electrical can install a variety of brands for heat and smoke alarms, installing smoke alarms is one of the most critical things home owner must do for the fire safety.

A qualified electrician should install mains-powered smoke/heat alarms, and a NICEIC certificate should be issued to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the smoke alarm installation.

Two most common types of detector in the home are optical and heat. Optical smoke detectors are good at detecting slower burning fires & smoke such as electrical fires and heat detectors are used in kitchens which can be helpfup to avoid false alarms from burnt toast. They detect a swift rise in temperature which could indicate fire.

Multi-sensor alarms have optical and heat sensors to detect both smoke and heat. Best places to install multi-sensor alarms are hallway, landing, living room, dining room, and bedrooms.

In domestic situations a simple mains powered smoke alarm system with battery backup and wired interconnection is the standard. In commercial settings fully addressable systems as well as more simple installations for small businesses are recommended.

You should test your smoke alarms every month, one way to not forget is to put it in your calendar on the first of the month.