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Where is it stated that it's a legal requirement to adhere to BS5839-6 when installing smoke alarms in rental properties?Agree with point 1. The devices are in a plastic housing, and the blanks that usually come with CUs are plastic… so what’s the difference?
Point 2.
I’ve just done an Aico expert course, and got one of those leaflets highlighting the differences between the countries.
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No mention of which type of battery, even though I know the Scottish side is lithium only. They should have mentioned that.
On the other side, however;
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It specifically states rental should have a tamper proof battery… which presumably means, not a 9v replaceable.
As far as I'm aware, the only statutory document for England is the Smoke Alarm and CO Detector regulations as amended in 2022. There is no mention of types of alarms or batteries in that document. Even the guidance notes only say that it would be better if the batteries were of the non tamper type.
Don't get me wrong, I always strongly recommend following BS5839-6 to landlords and even homeowners, just asking the question as to the legal requirement to do so.