Where to Install Domestic CO Alarms
In order to protect domestic environments from smoke, fire and carbon monoxide, it is essential that alarms are installed correctly. If systems are incorrectly installed, homeowners and their families and pets become at risk of smoke inhalation, carbon monoxide poisoning and death. In particular, knowing where to install CO alarms correctly can make all the difference.
Hybrid Fire Detection for Outbuildings
An outbuilding is a small construction that is separate to a main building; outbuildings can be classified as anything from sheds, barns and greenhouses to garages, storage areas and classrooms.
The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odourless, colourless, toxic, flammable gas formed by the incomplete combustion of carbon. Carbon monoxide can occur in the home through faulty equipment such as gas ovens, heaters and fire places. If CO is released into the atmosphere and enters the bloodstream, it can have a catastrophic effect and cause carbon monoxide poisoning, which if not treated quickly and effectively could be fatal.
The Dangers of Smoke Inhalation
Many fire related deaths are caused by smoke inhalation. Smoke has many catastrophic effects on the body and can affect it in a number of ways such as pulmonary irritation, thermal damage and toxic poisoning.
Wi-Fyre – The Convenient Wireless Solution Volume 4
As wireless fire detection has previously only been available as a complete, system based fire detection solution, it meant that it could only be used for new or retrofit systems. Even then, wireless detection was not without its faults, and was not suitable for some applications.
