The installation of even the most basic smoke detectors and fire alarm systems can prove to be highly beneficial when it comes to protecting homes and businesses from the risk of fire. Here at Dalec we are accredited and approved installers of smoke alarms and fire alarms in homes, businesses, commercial and industrial properties in Leeds.
Optical detectors
A wide range of smoke alarms are available and optical smoke detectors can detect minute smoke particles that are invisible to the naked eye. Although smoke detectors can detect smoke within a radius of around 7.5 metres, in large rooms it is important to make sure that where several detectors are installed, the individual radiuses have a sufficient overlap.
Fixed temperature heat detectors
Fixed temperature heat detectors are perfect for use in rooms where there is a higher ambient temperature such as kitchens or drying rooms.
Rate of rise detectors
These can detect a fire as soon as the temperature in a room begins to rise. Rate of rise detectors are designed with a fixed upper temperature limit; this will trigger the alarm if the temperature has risen too slowly to trigger the detector. This type of detector is most suitable for rooms which have a stable ambient temperature.
Heat detectors
Heat detectors must now be installed in new kitchens and because they are designed to cover a radius of 5.3m, more than one will be required in a large room or a commercial kitchen.
As specialists in fire alarm installations in Leeds, here at Dalec we’re happy to provide further information on protecting your home or business from the danger of fire. To find out more please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
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