Standards and compliance

Standards explained, in plain English

Understand the standards and marks behind our products. This is informational guidance, not legal advice.

BS 5839-6

The code of practice for fire detection and fire alarm systems in domestic premises. It sets out grades A to F, which describe the type of system, and categories LD1, LD2 and LD3, which describe the level of protection. Grade D systems use mains powered detectors with a back-up supply: D1 has a tamper proof back-up (such as a sealed long life cell) and D2 has a user replaceable back-up. Grade F systems are battery only: F1 tamper proof, F2 user replaceable. LD1 covers the whole dwelling, LD2 covers escape routes and higher risk rooms, and LD3 covers escape routes only.

EN 14604

The product standard for smoke alarm devices. It sets out performance and reliability requirements for point type smoke alarms used in dwellings.

BS 5446-2

The specification for heat alarms used in domestic premises, covering performance for fixed temperature heat detection.

EN 50291-1

The standard for electrical apparatus for the detection of carbon monoxide in domestic premises, covering sensing performance and reliability.

EN 50292

The guidance standard for the selection, installation, use and maintenance of carbon monoxide detection apparatus, including where to site CO alarms.

UKCA

The UK Conformity Assessed marking shows a product meets the relevant Great Britain requirements. It is used for products placed on the GB market.

CE

The CE marking shows a product meets the relevant European requirements and supports placing products on the relevant markets.

BSI Kitemark

A third party certification mark from BSI that indicates ongoing independent testing and assessment against the relevant standard.

Declaration of performance

A document that declares a construction product’s performance against its harmonised technical specification. It supports the specification and compliance record.

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