Spec+ New SP500
Smoke Alarm
10Y rechargeable back-up | BLE interlink
- Smoke
- Grade D1
Registered providers and ALMOs
Social housing
Protect residents and evidence compliance across a portfolio, with options that support proactive maintenance and current social housing duties.
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.
- Smoke and heat detection is expected on escape routes and in principal habitable rooms (BS 5839-6).
- The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2022 set landlord duties for rented homes.
- Awaab’s Law focuses duties on the timely response to reported hazards in social housing.
The challenge
What you are dealing with
- Demonstrating compliance across a large portfolio
- Access and resident engagement
- Moving from reactive to proactive maintenance
How we help
How FireAngel supports you
- Interlinking ranges with clear documentation
- Inclusive options for vulnerable residents
- Records to support inspections
Recommended products
Products suited to this work
A starting point for your specification. Add products to your specification pack as you go.
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
Spec+ New SP565
Hard-Wired Controller
Hard-wired system controller
- Hardwired interlink
Case studies
Social housing in practice
Social housing Manchester
Portfolio wide alarm upgrade at Riverside Gardens
A 1,200 home upgrade to interlinked Spec+ detection with clear compliance records.
Read case study Social housing Birmingham
Inclusive detection at St Mary’s Court
Interlinked detection and controllers for a sheltered scheme.
Read case study Social housing Southampton
Faster maintenance at Harbour Point
Testable detection that targets maintenance and evidences compliance.
Read case studyPlanning a social housing project?
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