PRODUCT GUIDE & INFORMATION Professional Fire & Carbon Monoxide Solutions 1
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Contents BRK Product Guide BRK Introduction 2 Contents 3 700MRL Series Range Pages 4-5 700MBX Series Range Pages 6-7 Product Range 8-16 760MRL/MBX Mains Powered Smoke Alarm 8-9 770MRL/MBX Mains Powered Mains Smoke Alarm 10-11 790MRL/MBX Mains Powered Mains Heat Alarm 12-13 DS700RF Wireless Interlink Base RF Base 14 CO850MRLi/MBXi Mains Powered Carbon Monoxide Alarm 15 CO850MRLi/MBXi Mains Powered Carbon Monoxide Alarm Product Specification 16 General Guidance 17-23 Siting of Smoke Alarms 18 Siting of Heat Alarms 19 Siting of Carbon Monoxide Alarms 20 System Grades & Categories Explained 21 Minimum Grade & Category of Detection 22 Notes 23 3
700MRL Series Mains powered alarms with rechargeable Lithium battery back-up MRL BACK-UP Long life rechargeable lithium battery removes the need to replace the batteries THERMALLY ENHANCED OPTICAL 760MRL Thermally enhanced optical sensor for fast detection of all fire types Supplied with PUSH-FIT base Hardwire interconnect with up to 12 units See page 8-9 EN14604:2005 Licence No: 14LHK0078 0359 0359-CPR-00253 EN14604: 2005 DoP: 14/11 IONISATION SMOKE 770MRL Dual ionisation sensing chamber Supplied with PUSH-FIT base Hardwire interconnect with up to 12 units See page 10-11 BSEN14604:2005 Licence No: KM597992 0086 0086-CPR-597993 EN14604: 2005 DoP 13/05 HEAT 790MRL Advanced Class A2 thermistor Supplied with PUSH-FIT base Hardwire interconnect with up to 12 units See page 12-13 BS5446-2:20035 Licence No: 14LHK0079 4
WIRELESS INTERLINK BASE DS700RF RF base provides a wireless interlink between mains powered smoke and heat alarms in the 700 series Quick to install and quick to link Interlink up to 50 smoke and heat alarms See page 14 CARBON MONOXIDE CO850MRLi Advanced electrochemical sensor Mains powered with battery back-up Hardwire interconnect with up to 12 CO alarms See page 15 BSEN50291-1:2010 Licence No: KM554921 5
700MBX Series Mains powered alarms with Alkaline battery back-up MBX BACK-UP 9V alkaline battery is ideal where cost saving is a priority THERMALLY ENHANCED OPTICAL 760MBX Thermally enhanced optical sensor for fast detection of all fire types Supplied with PUSH-FIT base Hardwire interconnect with up to 12 units See page 8-9 EN14604:2005 Licence No: 14LHK0078 0359 0359-CPR-00253 EN14604: 2005 DoP: 14/11 IONISATION SMOKE 770MBX Dual ionisation sensing chamber Supplied with PUSH-FIT base Hardwire interconnect with up to 12 units See page 10-11 BSEN14604:2005 Licence No: KM597992 0086 0086-CPR-597993 EN14604: 2005 DoP 13/05 HEAT 790MBX Advanced Class A2 thermistor Supplied with PUSH-FIT base Hardwire interconnect with up to 12 units See page 12-13 BS5446-2:20035 Licence No: 14LHK0079 6
WIRELESS INTERLINK BASE DS700RF RF base provides a wireless interlink between mains powered smoke and heat alarms in the 700 series Quick to install and quick to link Interlink up to 50 smoke and heat alarms See page 14 CARBON MONOXIDE CO850MBXi Advanced electrochemical sensor Mains powered with battery back-up Hardwire interconnect with up to 12 CO alarms See page 15 BSEN50291-1:2010 Licence No: KM554921 7
760MRL & 760MBX Mains Powered Smoke Alarm Grade Sensor type Battery back-up type Key Features D - Mains Powered with battery back-up Thermally enhanced optical MRL - Rechargeable lithium / MBX - 9V alkaline Thermally enhanced optical sensing technology for fast detection of all fire types. 230V mains powered. Battery back-up: MRL - 10 year sealed for life rechargeable lithium battery. MBX- 9V alkaline battery. Hardwire interconnect with up to 12 smoke/heat alarms. Compatible with DS700RF wireless interlink base. Supplied with PUSH-FIT base. Central test and silence button. Technical Specification EN14604:2005 Licence No: 14LHK0078 0359 0359-CPR-00253 EN14604: 2005 DoP: 14/11 140mm 53mm 140mm 53mm Dimensions 8 140mm (diameter) x 53mm (depth) 140mm (diameter) x 53mm (depth) Product Code 760 MRL 760 MBX Supply voltage 230V AC, 50Hz 230V AC, 50Hz Battery back-up Rechargeable lithium battery 9V alkaline battery Technology Thermally enhanced optical Thermally enhanced optical Alarm sound level 85dB(A) at 3m (minimum) 85dB(A) at 3m (minimum) Installation positions Ceiling / Wall Ceiling / Wall Operating temperature +5 C to +38 C +5 C to +38 C Operating humidity 10% to 85% relative 10% to 85% relative Storage temperature +5 C to +38 C +5 C to +38 C Storage humidity 10% to 85% relative 10% to 85% relative Plastic material ABS, UL94 VO fire retardant ABS, UL94 VO fire retardant Warranty 5 years 5 years Master pack quantity 10 10 Weight 340g 377g Certified to BS EN 14604: 2005 BS EN 14604: 2005 Independently tested to N/A N/A Maximum number of connected units 12 hardwired units 12 hardwired units Operating Frequency N/A N/A Range N/A N/A
Product Specification The smoke alarm shall carry the BSI Kitemark to indicate type testing to BS EN14604: 2005 and will meet the requirements of Grade D as defined in BS 5839 Pt.6: 2013. The alarm shall carry the CE mark to indicate conformance to all of the applicable EC directives including Low Voltage and Electromagnetic Compatibility Directives. The alarm shall utilise thermally enhanced optical technology which incorporates an optical sensing chamber and thermal enhancement components which make adjustments to the sensitivity settings of the alarm dependent upon background temperature. Providing a quicker response time to both slow smouldering, and fast flaming fires. MRL The alarm shall operate on a 230V mains power supply and have a built-in, sealed for life, rechargeable lithium battery back-up to power the alarm in the event of a mains failure. MBX - The alarm shall operate on a 230V mains power supply and shall be supplied with 9V PP3 alkaline battery back-up to power the alarm in the event of a mains failure. The alarm is supplied with a PUSH-FIT mounting base for ease of installation. The alarm shall automatically connect to the mains as it locks onto the mounting base without the need to use a separate wired connector. The alarm shall disconnect from the mains supply as it s removed from the mounting base with the use of a tool. The alarm shall have the ability to hardwire or interconnect with up to 12 other smoke or heat alarms of a similar type on a single network. The alarm shall have wireless interconnect capability with the DS700RF wireless interlink base, allowing up to 50 alarms of a similar type to be wirelessly interlinked on a single network. The alarm shall have a green LED mains indicator to confirm mains power supply is on. The alarm shall have a separate red LED that will flash approximately every 45 seconds to confirm circuitry integrity. The alarm shall have an integral test / silence button in order to test circuitry, sensor and sounder and activate all interconnected alarms in the system. The alarm shall have a silence feature which allows the alarm to be silenced for up to 10 minutes in the event of a known false alarm. A red LED shall flash every 10 seconds to indicate that the alarm is in silence mode and will automatically reset after approximately 10 minutes. The alarm shall have a low battery warning signal, which will chirp approximately every 45 seconds. This will continue until the alarm which has the low battery condition is removed. The alarm shall be supplied with a dust cover that can be fitted to protect it from contamination during installation. The alarm has a built in sounder giving a minimum sound output of 85dB(A) at 3m. The alarm shall be supplied with installation / user instructions. The alarm and base shall have the following combined dimensions: 140mm dia. x 53mm depth. MRL - The alarm and base shall have the following combined weight: 304g. MBX - The alarm and base shall have the following combined weight: 332g. The alarm shall have a 5 year warranty. Key Technology PUSH-FIT base Two sensors provide heat readings, to enable early warning of fire Test and alarm silence button MRL - Rechargeable lithium battery back-up MBX - 9V alkaline battery back-up Thermally enhanced optical sensing chamber 9
770MRL & 770MBX Mains Powered Smoke Alarm Grade Sensor type Battery back-up type Key Features D - Mains powered with battery back-up Ionisation MRL - Rechargeable lithium / MBX - 9V alkaline Ionisation sensing technology. 230V mains powered. Battery back-up: MRL - 10 year sealed for life rechargeable lithium battery. MBX- 9V alkaline battery. Hardwire interconnect with up to 12 smoke/heat alarms. Compatible with DS700RF wireless interlink base. Supplied with PUSH-FIT base. Central test and silence button. Technical Specification BSEN14604:2005 Licence No: KM597992 0086 0086-CPR-597993 EN14604: 2005 DoP 13/05 140mm 53mm 140mm 53mm Dimensions 10 140mm (diameter) x 53mm (depth) 140mm (diameter) x 53mm (depth) Product Code 770 MRL 770 MBX Supply voltage 230V AC, 50Hz 230V AC, 50Hz Battery back-up Rechargeable lithium battery 9V alkaline battery Technology Ionisation Ionisation Alarm sound level 85dB(A) at 3m (minimum) 85dB(A) at 3m (minimum) Installation positions Ceiling / Wall Ceiling / Wall Operating temperature +5 C to +38 C +5 C to +38 C Operating humidity 10% to 85% relative 10% to 85% relative Storage temperature +5 C to +38 C +5 C to +38 C Storage humidity 10% to 85% relative 10% to 85% relative Plastic material ABS, UL94 VO fire retardant ABS, UL94 VO fire retardant Warranty 5 years 5 years Master pack quantity 10 10 Weight 262g 316g Certified to BS EN 14604: 2005 BS EN 14604: 2005 Independently tested to N/A N/A Maximum number of connected units 12 hardwired units 12 hardwired units Operating Frequency N/A N/A Range N/A N/A
Product Specification The smoke alarm shall carry the BSI Kitemark to indicate type testing to BS EN14604: 2005 and will meet the requirements of Grade D as defined in BS 5839 Pt.6: 2013. The alarm shall carry the CE mark to indicate conformance to all of the applicable EC directives including Low Voltage and Electromagnetic Compatibility Directives. The alarm shall have a dual ionisation chamber sensor, with corrosion resistant electrodes and an insect resistant cover. MRL - The alarm shall operate on a 230V mains power supply and shall be supplied with a built-in, sealed for life, rechargeable lithium battery back-up to power the alarm in the event of a mains failure. MBX - The alarm shall operate on a 230V mains power supply and shall be supplied with 9V PP3 alkaline battery back-up to power the alarm in the event of a mains failure. The alarm is supplied with a PUSH-FIT mounting base for ease of installation. The alarm shall automatically connect to the mains as it lock onto the mounting base without the need to use a separate wired connector. The alarm shall disconnect from the mains supply as it s removed from the mounting base with the use of a tool. The alarm shall have the ability to hardwire or interconnect with up to 12 other smoke and heat alarms of a similar type on a single network. The alarm shall have wireless interconnect capability with the DS700RF wireless interlink base, increasing the number of connected alarms to a maximum of 50. The alarm shall have a green LED mains indicator to confirm mains power supply is on. The alarm shall have a separate red LED that will flash approximately every 45 seconds to confirm circuitry integrity. The alarm shall have an integral test / silence button in order to test circuitry, sensor and sounder and activate all interconnected alarms in the system. The alarm shall have a silence feature which allows the alarm to be silenced for up to 10 minutes in the event of a known false alarm. A red LED shall flash every 10 seconds to indicate that the alarm is in silence mode and will automatically reset after approximately 10 minutes. The alarm shall have a low battery warning signal, which will chirp approximately every 45 seconds. This will continue until the alarm which has the low battery condition is removed. The alarm shall be supplied with a dust cover fitted to protect it from contamination during installation. The alarm has a built in sounder giving a minimum sound output of 85dB(A) at 3m. The alarm shall be supplied with installation / user instructions. The alarm and base shall have the following combined dimensions: 140mm dia. x 53mm depth. MRL The alarm and base shall have the following combined weight: 262g. MBX - The alarm and base shall have the following combined weight: 316g. Key Technology PUSH-FIT base Test and alarm silence button MRL - Rechargeable lithium battery back-up MBX - 9V alkaline battery back-up Dual ionisation chamber 11
790MRL & 790MBX Mains Powered Heat Alarm Grade Sensor type Battery back-up type Key Features D - Mains powered with battery back-up Thermistor MRL - Rechargeable lithium / MBX - 9V alkaline Advanced Class A2 thermistor sensing technology. 230V mains powered. Battery back-up: MRL - 10 year sealed for life rechargeable lithium battery. MBX- 9V alkaline battery. Hardwire interconnect with up to 12 smoke/heat alarms. Compatible with DS700RF wireless interlink base. Supplied with PUSH-FIT base. Central test and silence button. Technical Specification BS5446-2:20035 Licence No: 14LHK0079 140mm 68mm 140mm 68mm Dimensions 12 140mm (diameter) x 68mm (depth) 140mm (diameter) x 68mm (depth) Product Code 790 MRL 790 MBX Supply voltage 230V AC, 50Hz 230V AC, 50Hz Battery back-up Rechargeable lithium battery 9V alkaline battery Technology Advanced Thermistor Advanced Thermistor Alarm sound level 85dB(A) at 3m (minimum) 85dB(A) at 3m (minimum) Installation positions Ceiling Ceiling Alarms at temperature range +54 C to +70 C +54 C to +70 C Operating temperature +5 C to +38 C +5 C to +38 C Operating humidity 10% to 85% relative 10% to 85% relative Storage temperature +5 C to +38 C +5 C to +38 C Storage humidity 10% to 85% relative 10% to 85% relative Plastic material ABS, UL94 VO fire retardant ABS, UL94 VO fire retardant Warranty 5 years 5 years Master pack quantity 10 10 Weight 340g 377g Certified to BS 5446-2: 2003 BS 5446-2: 2003 Independently tested to N/A N/A Maximum number of connected units 12 hardwired units 12 hardwired units Operating Frequency N/A N/A Range N/A N/A
Product Specification The heat alarm shall carry the BSI Kitemark to indicate type testing to BS 5446-2: 2003. It will meet the requirements of Grade D as defined in BS 5839 Pt.6: 2013 for a Class A2 device. The alarm shall carry the CE mark to indicate conformance to all of the applicable EC directives including; Low Voltage and Electromagnetic Compatibility Directives. The alarm shall be a fixed point heat alarm, with a temperature range of 54 C to 70 C. MRL The alarm shall operate on a 230V mains power supply and have a built-in, sealed for life, rechargeable lithium battery back-up to power the alarm in the event of a mains failure. MBX The alarm shall operate on a 230V mains power supply and shall be supplied with 9V PP3 alkaline battery back-up to power the alarm in the event of a mains failure. The alarm is supplied with a PUSH-FIT mounting base for ease of installation. The alarm shall automatically connect to the mains as it locks onto the mounting base without the need to use a separate wired connector. The alarm shall disconnect from the mains supply as it s removed from the mounting base with the use of a tool. The alarm shall have the ability to hardwire or interconnect with up to 12 other smoke and heat alarms of a similar type on a single network. The alarm shall have wireless interconnect capability with the DS700RF wireless interlink base, allowing up to 50 alarms of a similar type to be wirelessly interlinked on a single network. The alarm shall have a green LED mains indicator to confirm mains power supply is on. The alarm shall have a separate red LED that will flash approximately every 45 seconds to confirm circuitry integrity. The alarm shall have an integral test / silence button in order to test circuitry, sensor and sounder and activate all interconnected alarms in the system. The alarm shall have a silence feature which allows the alarm to be silenced for up to 10 minutes in the event of a known false alarm. A red LED shall flash every 10 seconds to indicate that the alarm is in silence mode and will automatically reset after approximately 10 minutes. The alarm shall have a low battery warning signal, which will chirp approximately every 45 seconds. This will continue until the alarm which has the low battery condition is removed. The alarm shall be supplied with a dust cover that can be fitted to protect it from contamination during installation. The alarm has a built in sounder giving a minimum sound output of 85dB(A) at 3m. The alarm shall be supplied with installation / user instructions. The alarm and base shall have the following combined dimensions: 140mm dia. x 68mm depth. MRL The alarm and base shall have the following combined weight: 286g. MBX The alarm and base shall have the following combined weight: 304g. The alarm shall have a 5 year warranty. Key Technology PUSH-FIT base Central test button and robust sensor shield MRL - Rechargeable lithium battery back-up High performance thermistor MBX - 9V alkaline battery back-up 13
DS700RF Wireless Interlink Base Key Features 10 year sealed for life lithium battery. PUSH-FIT base. Automatic ID coding. Wirelessly interlink up to 50 smoke and heat alarms of a similar type. Base has both side and rear entry knock outs Visual LED and audible fault warnings. 5 year guarantee. Technical Specification 140mm 30mm Dimensions 140mm (diameter) x 30mm (depth) 14 Supply voltage 3V DC Battery back-up 10 year sealed for life lithium battery Technology Wireless technology Alarm sound level N/A Installation positions Ceiling / Wall Operating temperature +5 C to +38 C Operating humidity 10% to 85% RH non-condensing Storage temperature -20 C to 60 C Storage humidity 10% to 85% RH non condensing Plastic material ABS, UL94 VO fire retardant Warranty 5 years Master pack quantity 10 Weight 145g Certified to N/A Independently tested to ETSI EN 300 220-2 V2.3.2 (2010-02), EN300489-1 &-3, EN50130-4, EN60065 Maximum number of connected units 50 wireless units Operating Frequency 868 MHz Range 35m (over 200m in clear air)
CO850 (MRLi/ MBXi) Mains Powered CO Alarm Sensor type Battery back-up type Key Features Electrochemical MRLi - Rechargeable lithium / MBXi - 9V alkaline Advanced electrochemical sensor - calibrated and tested in CO gas. 230V mains powered. Battery back-up: MRL - 10 year sealed for life rechargeable lithium battery. MBX- 9V alkaline battery. Hardwire interconnect with up to 12 units of a similar type. Power, alarm and fault indicators. Instant test / reset feature. BSEN50291-1:2010 Licence No: KM554921 Technical Specification 69mm 60mm 69mm 60mm Dimensions 134mm (height) x 69mm (width) x 60mm (depth) 134mm 134mm (height) x 69mm (width) x 60mm (depth) 134mm Product code CO850 MRLi CO850 MBXi Supply voltage 230V AC, 50Hz 230V AC, 50Hz Battery back-up Rechargeable lithium battery 9V alkaline battery Technology Electrochemical Electrochemical Alarm sound level 85dB(A) at 1m (minimum) 85dB(A) at 1m (minimum) Installation positions Wall Wall Operating temperature -10 C to +40 C -10 C to +40 C Operating humidity 30% to 90% RH non-condensing 30% to 90% RH non-condensing Storage temperature 0 C to +40 C 0 C to +40 C Storage humidity 30% to 90% RH non-condensing 30% to 90% RH non-condensing Plastic material ABS, UL94 VO fire retardant ABS, UL94 VO fire retardant Warranty 5 years 5 years Master pack quantity 10 10 Weight 226g 226g Certified to BS EN 50291-1:2010 BS EN 50291-1:2010 Independently tested to N/A N/A Maximum number of connected units 12 hardwired units 12 hardwired units Operating Frequency N/A N/A Range N/A N/A 15
CO Alarm Product Specification CO850 (MRLi/MBXi) The carbon monoxide alarm shall carry the BSI Kitemark to indicate type testing to BS EN50291-1: 2010. The alarm shall carry the CE mark to indicate conformance to all of the applicable EC directives including Low Voltage and Electromagnetic Compatibility Directives. The alarm shall have an advanced electrochemical sensor. Each sensor shall be calibrated and tested in CO gas to ensure accuracy. The alarm shall operate on a 230V mains power supply with a battery back-up. CO850MRLi- The alarm shall operate on a 230V mains power supply and have a built-in, sealed for life, rechargeable lithium battery back-up to power the alarm in the event of a mains failure. CO850MBXi- The alarm shall operate on a 230V mains power supply and shall be supplied with 9V PP3 alkaline battery back-up to power the alarm in the event of a mains failure. The alarm shall have the ability to hardwire interconnect with up to 12 CO alarms of a similar type on a single network. The alarm shall have a green LED mains indicator to confirm mains power supply is on. In the event of a mains failure the green LED will flash approximately once every 60 seconds, to indicate that the back-up battery is in use. The alarm shall have a low battery warning signal, which will chirp approximately once every 60 seconds. A yellow LED shall also flash approximately once every 60 seconds. The alarm shall have a fault warning, which will emit 2 short chirps approximately once every 60 seconds. A yellow LED shall also light up and remain lit. The alarm shall have an end of life warning, which will emit 3 short chirps approximately once every 60 seconds. The alarm shall have an integral test / reset button in order to test circuitry, sensor and sounder and activate all interconnected alarms in the system. The alarm has a built in sounder giving a minimum sound output of 85dB(A) at 1m. The alarm shall be supplied with installation / user instructions. The alarm and base shall have the following combined dimensions: 134mm height x 69 width x 71mm depth. The alarm and base shall have the following combined weight: 262g. The alarm shall have a 5 year warranty. 16
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Siting of Smoke Alarms* Flat ceiling Site at least from walls. Site at least from any light fittings. Site as centrally as possible. Flat ceilings with beams Site at least twice the depth of the beam away e.g. 150mm beam depth: site the alarm at least away from the beam. 150mm If depth of beam is greater than 10% of the ceiling height, the beam should be treated as a wall (alarms need to be on either side of the beam). >10% ceiling height Pitched roof Site at no more than 600mm vertically below apex. 600mm Wall mounted The top of the detection element is between 150mm and below the ceiling. Site at least from a perpendicular wall. 150- * For full guidance on what type of alarm to install and where consult BS 5839 Pt.6: 2013 18
Siting of Heat Alarms* Flat ceiling Site at least from walls. Site at least from any light fittings. Site as centrally as possible. Flat ceilings with beams Site at least twice the depth of the beam away e.g. 150mm beam depth: site the alarm at least away from the beam. 150mm If depth of beam is greater than 10% of the ceiling height, the beam should be treated as a wall (alarms need to be on either side of the beam). >10% ceiling height Pitched roof Site at no more than 600mm vertically below apex. 600mm * For full guidance on what type of alarm to install and where consult BS 5839 Pt.6: 2013 19
Siting of CO Alarms* When installing a CO alarm in a room where there is an appliance fitted Ceiling mounted Site at least from walls. Site at least from any light fittings. Site between 1 to 3 metres from the fuel burning appliance. 1-3m If the room has a partition, site the alarm on the side of the appliance. Wall mounted in a bedroom Site close to the ceiling but at least 150mm down. 1-3m 150mm Site at least from a perpendicular wall. Site between 1 to 3 metres from the fuel burning appliance. When installing a CO alarm in a room where there is no appliance fitted Wall mounted Site at the breathing height of the occupants (bed height). Site at the breathing height of the occupants (seated height). 20 * The guidance is taken from BS 50292-2013, for further advice please refer to the standard.
BS 5839 Pt. 6: System Grades & Categories System Grades GRADE A A fire detection and fire alarm system which incorporates control and indicating equipment installed to BS 5839: Part 1. GRADE B A fire detection and fire alarm system comprising of fire detectors other than smoke alarms and heat alarms, fire alarm sounders and control and indicating equipment. GRADE C A system of fire detection and alarm sounders (which may be combined in the form of smoke alarms) connected to a common mains power supply with back-up and indicating equipment. GRADE D Mains powered alarms with an integral stand-by power supply(battery back up). GRADE E Mains powered alarms with no stand-by power supply. GRADE F Battery powered alarms. Categories LD1 MAXIMUM PROTECTION Alarms in all circulation spaces that form part of escape routes and all areas where a fire might start, but not bathrooms, shower rooms or toilets. LD2 ADDITIONAL PROTECTION In all circulation spaces that form part of escape routes and rooms or areas that present a high fire risk. LD3 MINIMUM PROTECTION Alarms in all circulation spaces that form part of escape routes. 21
Minimum Grade and Category of Detection* BS 5839 Pt.6:2013 Fire detection and fire alarm system for protection of life in typical premises Class of premises New or materially altered premises conforming to guidance that supports national building regulations Existing premises conforming to current guidance that supports national building regulations Existing premises where structural fire precautions are of a lower standard than those recommended in current guidance that supports national building regulations Grade Category Grade Category Grade Category Single-family dwellings and shared houses with no floor greater than 200m 2 in area Owner-occupied bungalow, flat or other single-storey unit Rented bungalow, flat or other single-storey unit Owner-occupied maisonette, or owner-occupied two-story house Rented maisonette or rented two-storey house D LD2 F LD3 D LD2 D LD2 D LD3 D LD2 D LD2 F LD3 D LD2 D LD2 D LD3 D LD2 Three-storey house D LD2 D LD3 D LD2 Four (or more) storey house A LD2 D LD2 A LD2 Single-family dwellings and shared houses with one or more floors greater than 200m 2 in area Bungalow, flat or other single-storey unit D LD2 D LD3 D LD2 Maisonette or two-storey house A LD2 A LD2 A LD2 Three (or more) storey house Grade A, Category LD2, with detectors sited in accordance with the recommendations of BS 5839-1 for Category L2 system Houses in multiple occupation HMOs of one or two-storeys with no floor greater than 200m 2 in area Other HMOs: Individual dwelling units, within the HMO, comprising two or more rooms Communal areas of the HMO D LD2 D LD3 D LD2 D LD2 D LD3 D LD2 Grade A, Category LD2, with detectors sited in accordance with the recommendations of BS 5839-1 for Category L2 system Sheltered housing Individual dwelling units Communal area D LD2 D LD3 D LD2 Housing provided NHS supported living in the community All premises Grade A, Category LD1, with detectors sited in accordance with the recommendations of BS 5839-1 for Category L1 system 22 *The above guidance is taken from BS 5839 Pt.6: 2013, for further advice please refer to the standard. However other relevant standards and guidance exist, for example the Local Authority Co-ordinators of Regulatory Services (LACoRS).
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