Free standing smoke alarms?

PopeSock

I rent a house and while it has one smoke detector fitted, I'd like to put one on the top floor. However, I'm not allowed to drill holes in the walls. I already have a free-standing carbon monoxide detector, but are there any smoke detectors suitable for free standing use?

phoenix_w

The fire angel alarm I've just bought tells you which direction to mount if it's wall mounted, so as long as you make yourself a homemade stand it shouldn't be a problem, although I suspect you'd want to put it as close to ceiling level as possible to be effective since smoke rises.

I'm amazed you can rent a property without a smoke alarm installed. Is have a chat with your landlord, I'm sure they wouldn't begrudge a few holes in the ceiling given you're installing something which will protect their property in the event of a fire.

garryselby

Sorry to advice you but as its a rental your landlord as a statuary obligation to supply smoke alarms this is the law on rented property so I would ask him if he doesn't sort put one up and what your after is not of use they have optimum positions best is hall landing then ceiling in lounge and main bedroom kitchen is heat alarm not smoke ,
in some areas local council specify mains powered interlinked but just get some battery ones
and you could ring local fire brigade a lot fit for free
I am a landlord but we also fit lot mains powered smoke alarms so plenty experience in my book any are better than non .

PheoUK

I'm sure your landlord will be amenable to this - just promise to leave it when you go, job done.

Biggles

garryselby wrote: »

Sorry to advice you but as its a rental your landlord as a statuary obligation to supply smoke alarms this is the law on rented property

No, it isn't the law yet.

It was announced in March that landlords would be obliged to install smoke alarms (on every floor) and carbon monoxide alarms (in rooms with an appliance) in their properties and it was expected to take effect from October 2015.

If the OP's landlord is at all efficient, he should find he has both properly fitted during the summer.

TBagpuss

what about the fire-angel ones which go in a light socket? You have to ensure that you have a suitable lampshade, but no screws are involved.

Have you asked your landlord directly for permission to fit a smoke alarm?

PopeSock

Not yet, no. There's one fitted downstairs, but I'd feel better having some upstairs.