The short answer—10 years. The long answer—it really depends on your alarms. New Scottish Government legislation states that all alarms fitted in properties now need 10-year, tamper-proof sealed lithium batteries that last the entire life of the alarm. Replaceable battery-powered alarms are no longer appropriate for use in Scotland. What Type of Alarm do I… Continue reading How long do smoke alarms last? Is it time to replace my smoke alarms?
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Do you install Nest Protect smoke alarms?
No. They do not meet the standards required by Scottish home safety legislation. Nest Protect does not offer a heat sensor required for safety in kitchens in Scotland. Google owns Nest Protect. You must create an account with Google and share your private data with them to use Nest Protect smoke alarms. Nest Protect only… Continue reading Do you install Nest Protect smoke alarms?