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Smoke Alarms

Your Smoke Alarms

Fire Safety Smoke Alarms We have fitted all our homes with interlinked smoke alarms, which comply with the updated Scottish Government regulations. They provide you with a high level of protection. They require limited maintenance as they have either mains wiring, or 10-year sealed lithium batteries.

Our contractor tests alarms on an annual basis when carrying out the gas service.

Additionally, we recommended that you push the test buttons on the alarm at least once per week. All of the alarms should sound when the button is pushed - if this doesn’t happen, contact us and we will get an electrician to check that they are working properly.

Smoke Alarm

Top Tip Top Tip: When carrying out the test, make sure that you can reach the detector safely. Do not stand on chairs or stools and only use stepladders if you are confident and able to do so. A long pole such as a broom handle will do the job safely from the ground

Visit Smoke and heat alarms | Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (firescotland.gov.uk) for advice on keeping your home safe from fire.