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The importance of smoke alarms

Smoke Alarms

They save lives - there's no doubt about it. And now, all new houses and consented alterations are required to have a ‘means of detection and warning’ in the event of a fire. Smoke alarms are the most common way to achieve this.

For more information see Designing for Fire Protection.



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