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Post by partickpotter on Oct 21, 2020 6:04:13 GMT
Bit of a stushie in Scotland just now about new regulations for homes on fire and heat alarms... 'Absolutely staggering' - Scots householders have under four months to install new fire alarm systemsThe cost estimate is c£200 self installed or north of £500 if you get someone in to do it. This doesn’t apply (yet) in England. What do you folks reckon... good idea? Would you like to see it where you are (albeit implemented over a sensible timeline). (Btw - this implementation date has now been put back a year.) |
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Post by zerps on Oct 21, 2020 6:29:02 GMT
They’re bringing domestic dwellings in line with hmo, and shared occupancy regs.
It can only be a good thing imho.
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Post by salopstick on Oct 21, 2020 6:50:29 GMT
Is there a grant?
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Post by partickpotter on Oct 21, 2020 6:51:32 GMT
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Post by Widget123 on Oct 21, 2020 12:49:16 GMT
You can self install easily for much less than £200 - here are four interconnected smoke alarms for £71: www.amazon.co.uk/SEBSON-Wireless-magnetic-interlinked-replaceable/dp/B07G3CYWRKThey are available as single alarms for £17 each too. They take standard double AA batteries and just stick or screw to the ceiling. I have three of the hard wired firex KF20's in the house - they are obviously mains powered (with a battery backup) as opposed to battery only as in the ones above and they were about £20 each and work well. The fire brigade had a scheme a couple of years back that allowed people on a low income to ask for a house safety inspection and as part of that they'd be offered free fitting of smoke detectors if required, it might be worth asking the local service if the scheme is still running? Obviously a landlord is responsible for having them fitted in a rental property be it private or social housing. Having worked extensively with the local fire service they spend the vast majority of their time these days on prevention and a working smoke alarm is usually one of the top priorities they suggest anyone living in a property sort out when they move in if there isn't currently one. The second priority is changing the battery the day you move in so you know the age of it from day one. |
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Post by franklin on Oct 21, 2020 13:18:31 GMT
Its a tough one many are living hand to mouth at best and have cut costs to the bone. I know so many people who don't have insurance for anything and live in "hope" that nothing goes wrong.
If your able i can't see why you wouldn't install alarms that could save your life or those who you care for.
I have alarms and insurance and I dont like paying out for such things but its the bigger picture you need to look at.
On this subject if you're able to afford it then get it done if you're not able then provisions should be in place via grants etc to allow the less wealthy and poor the same protection.
So its a good thing but look after those less able.
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Post by salopstick on Oct 21, 2020 13:20:38 GMT
Well I can see the safety benefits but forcing people to stump up £500 isn’t fair |
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Post by partickpotter on Oct 21, 2020 13:55:05 GMT
Well I can see the safety benefits but forcing people to stump up £500 isn’t fair You could do it much cheaper - the estimate given for self installed was c£200 (although as has been stated you could do it cheaper). Getting someone in to do it is what could cost £500. You can imagine who would most likely would be doing that. |
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Post by felonious on Oct 21, 2020 15:53:05 GMT
Is there a grant from Westminster? Fixed  |
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