Alarm Finder
Our Alarm Finder helps you easily select the right smoke, heat, or Carbon Monoxide
alarms for your home.
By answering a few questions,
you’ll get tailored recommendations and guidance on the best placement for
each alarm in a typical property layout, ensuring
maximum safety and compliance.
Where are you located?
Standards and regulations can vary depending on your location.
To ensure you only see the requirements relevant to your area,
please let us know where you’re based. This helps us
provide
accurate and tailored information for your
compliance needs.
Which dangers would you like to
monitor & detect within your home?
Choosing the Fire, Fire & Carbon Monoxide or Carbon Monoxide only options will
customise your Alarm Finder to include only these alarms. For more details on the
importance of Fire and Carbon Monoxide alarms, please visit our
Standards and Regulations pages.
What Grade of fire alarm system do you want?
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Grade LD1
A system installed throughout the premises, incorporating detectors in all circulation areas forming part of the escape
route, and all rooms and locations other than those with negligible sources of ignition such as bathrooms and the like. -
Grade LD2
A system incorporating detectors in all circulation areas forming part of the escape route, and all significant rooms
that present a high risk to occupants, including kitchen and principal habitable room. -
Grade LD3
A system incorporating detectors in all circulation areas forming part of the escape route. - *For full details visit our Standards and Regulations pages
- In Scotland and Northern Ireland, your minimum level of protection is LD2.
What level of Carbon Monoxide
detection is required?
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As a minimum, a CO detector must be installed in all rooms where fuel-burning
equipment is installed. -
BS EN 50292 further recommends additional interconnected CO detectors are
installed in locations where it is necessary to raise the alarm for occupants. - *For full details visit our Standards and Regulations pages
Choose a Property Type.
Our Alarm Finder features only the most common property types.
If your property differs, please reach out to our Technical Department
at
+44 (0) 1527 515 150 or email
[email protected] for expert advice.
Is there a habitable loft
conversion in the property?
Any loft conversion, even where it is not named as
either an additional bedroom or office, will require a
smoke alarm as a minimum.
Does the loft contain any electrical equipment such as an inverter or battery storage system?
A loft containing electrical equipment should have a smoke/heat multi-sensor installed.
Is there a garage connected to the
main building of the property?
A garage forming part of an escape route will require a smoke/heat multi-sensor
alarm. Additionally, where the garage is not part of
the escape route but does
contain electrical
equipment such a battery storage system or inverter, it will
require a smoke/heat multi-sensor.
What power connection do you want your alarms to have?
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We offer a range of smoke, heat & Carbon Monoxide alarms with different power options to suit your needs.
Choose from mains-powered alarms with a sealed or replaceable battery for backup or opt for a
battery-powered alarm for flexible installation.
Would you like RF-Link interconnection?
- Our alarms feature an interconnecting capability that allows multiple units to communicate with each other, creating a networked system that significantly enhances safety in your home or building.
- *For more information on Interconnection visit our website
Would you like to add a Remote-Control Switch for easy testing and locating?
- The British Standard BS 5839-6:2019 and building regulations recommend installing an alarm controller as part of a fire alarm system
- Espire also recommend fitting a controller if the alarm system contains Fire, Heat and Carbon Monoxide alarms
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*If you would like to know more about how an alarm controller makes alarm testing,
silencing and locating easier visit our web page on Alarm Interconnection.
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Standards and regulations are vital in the safety alarm industry to ensure reliable protection and compliance. Espire prioritises safety by adhering to British Standards, ensuring systems meet high levels of performance and reliability to protect lives and property.
Our technical support is designed to provide you with the assistance you need to overcome any technical challenges you may be facing. Explore our Technical Support page for a detailed description of what we offer. If you can't find the answers you're looking for, don't worry - our dedicated support team is just a click away.
ESP provides a Fire Design service with fully trained engineers qualified in British Standards. They offer in-house CAD design, site visits, and a commissioning service to ensure systems meet BS 5839-1 standards, with certification upon completion.
ESP offers free product training for contractors and wholesalers, with ongoing technical support for selection, installation, and maintenance. CPD-accredited sessions help professionals stay updated on industry regulations and technologies.
