Disclaimer

All information provided by the specification generator follows the guidelines set by British Standard BS 5839-6:2013, which is the code of practice for the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire detection and fire alarm systems in domestic premises. There are also different Building Regulations for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and other guidance documents such as the Local Authority Co-ordinators of Regulatory Services (LACORS) which refer back to British Standard BS 5839-6.

With regard to the installation of carbon monoxide alarms the specification generator follows the guidelines set by British Standard BS EN 50291-1 & 2: 2010, which is the code of practice for the selection, installation, use and maintenance of carbon monoxide alarms.

The Specification Generator will enable you to create a customised specification for a property, but in order to ensure all relevant standards and regulations are followed please select the "Recommended" level of protection.

All information produced by the specification generator is a guide based on standard dwellings with no floor greater than 200m² in area. A Fire Risk Assessment may result in a higher level of protection in some circumstances. If you have any concerns regarding your final specification please consult the BS 5839-6:2013 Standard.

By using the specification generator I confirm that I understand this information above and acknowledge that the specifications produced are generic and may not be suitable for my precise requirements.