Spec+ New SP500
Smoke Alarm
10Y rechargeable back-up | BLE interlink
- Smoke
- Grade D1
Developers and main contractors
New build
Specify a complete, certified detection system for new build housing that supports a smooth handover, with documentation ready for building control.
Compliance context
What the regulations expect
Indicative guidance only. This tool gives indicative guidance only, to help you start a specification. It is not definitive compliance advice. Always confirm the detection schedule against BS 5839-6, the current regulations for the property and a competent fire risk assessment.
- New dwellings are typically designed to BS 5839-6 Grade D1 Category LD detection.
- Approved Document B and Approved Document J inform alarm and combustion appliance provision.
- Carbon monoxide alarms are expected where fixed combustion appliances are installed.
The challenge
What you are dealing with
- Meeting the right grade and category on every plot
- Coordinating detection with the electrical first fix
- Producing handover and building control evidence
How we help
How FireAngel supports you
- A free design and take off service for every plot type
- Mains interlinking ranges with consistent documentation
- Standard details for repeatable house types
Recommended products
Products suited to this work
A starting point for your specification. Add products to your specification pack as you go.
Spec+ New SP520
Smoke & Heat Alarm
10Y rechargeable back-up | BLE interlink
- Smoke
- Heat
- Grade D1
Spec+ New SP540
Smoke, Heat & CO Alarm
10Y rechargeable back-up | BLE interlink
- Smoke
- Heat
- CO
Spec+ New SP560
Wireless Controller
Wireless system controller
- Wireless interlink
Case studies
New build in practice
New build Leeds
Designed in detection at Oakwood Place
A repeatable specification across 18 house types on a new development.
Read case study New build Sheffield
Specification support for Northbridge College
A watertight specification supported by full technical documentation.
Read case studyPlanning a new build project?
Tell us what you are working on and our specification team will help you design a compliant system.