Fire Alarm Requirements

Hi, Mike, the regulations are that any living space i.e living room, bedrooms etc need a smoke detector within a maximum of 3m. In addition, the Regulations also require a heat alarm to be installed in any kitchen areas where the kitchen is not separated from the circulation space (hallways and landings) or stairways by a door. These alarms should also be mains powered with battery back up, so to put it simply yes you do need a heat detector in the kitchen as it not separated from the hallway by a door. This of course is assuming that this is a new build. Regards, Kasey.

BS 5839 PARTS 1 & 6 state : heat detectors should not be used within circulation areas , such a hallways,landing and corridors ( i.e. heat detectors should not to be used in any category LD3 of fire alarm system) in category LD1 , LD2 and PD systems heat detectors may be installed within rooms in a dwelling, unless it is necessary to give the earliest possible warning of fire within the room heat detector respond much more slowly than smoke detector but they are "steam/dust proof" and that is most common reason to install them in a kitchen area. because smoke detector installed in kitchen can react with steam during home baking or cooking. going to the point is a good practice to have heat detector within 3 meters of " open fire place" like gas hob.. and requirement of Part B building regulations in NEW BUILD