AICO Approved Fire Safety Installers. Complete fire detection compliance for private landlords, HMO owners, and letting agents. We supply, fit, and test BS 5839-6 compliant interlinked smoke, heat, and carbon monoxide alarm systems with instant digital PDF certificates.
Hi, I’m Anton Burridge, owner and lead electrician at Burridge Electrical. Fire safety laws for UK rental properties have tightened significantly. Under the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (Amendment) Regulations 2022 and local council HMO licensing rules, landlords must equip properties with functional, compliant alarm systems—or face fines up to £5,000.
We take the headache out of landlord fire safety across Bristol and South Gloucestershire. We work directly with letting agents for key pickup, install top-tier AICO mains-powered interlinked alarms, and supply official BS 5839 Part 6 Certificates of Commissioning so your tenancy stays safe, insured, and 100% legal.
Navigating fire alarm requirements can be confusing. Here is a clear breakdown of what local councils (Bristol City Council & South Glos) and UK law require:
Requires at least one smoke alarm on every story used as living accommodation and a carbon monoxide (CO) detector in any room with a fixed combustion appliance (fire, or wood burner).
Mandates mains-powered, interlinked smoke alarms in all circulation spaces (hallways, landings), a heat alarm in the kitchen, and smoke alarms in high-risk living areas. If one triggers, all alarms sound simultaneously.
HMOs in Bristol require strict compliance. We fit Grade D1 mains-powered AICO detectors with 10-year tamper-proof rechargeable battery backups that satisfy all licensing officers.
Fire systems require annual verification. We conduct functional sensor testing, decibel checks, and battery health inspections, delivering instant digital PDF certificates for your records.
Eliminate re-decoration costs and wall channeling with AICO RadioLINK+ RF technology. Detectors link wirelessly across floors—perfect for tenanted or period properties.
Property Survey
We review your floorplan or inspect the property to establish the exact Grade (D1/D2) and Category (LD1/LD2/LD3) required for your local licensing conditions.
Book a Fire AuditExpert Fitting
Our approved team installs optical smoke detectors in hallways, heat detectors in kitchens, and CO alarms near boilers, ensuring seamless wireless RF interlinking.
Request Install QuoteInstant Certificate
Full system inspection and decibel check. You receive an official BS 5839 Part 6 PDF certificate emailed directly to you or your property manager.
Get Testing QuoteDon't risk council fines or licensing delays. We coordinate key collection directly with letting agents for hands-free landlord compliance.
Fill out the form below for a rapid response from Anton and our AICO-approved team.
A regional property manager handling 8 HMO properties across Central Bristol and Filton needed to upgrade their fire detection systems to meet updated Bristol City Council HMO licensing mandates for interlinked alarms.
Burridge Electrical installed AICO RadioLINK+ wireless interlinked Grade D1 systems across all units. This avoided the need to channel into decorative plaster, saving thousands in re-decoration costs. Full BS 5839-6 Certificates of Commissioning were issued within 48 hours.
Both are mains-powered alarms. Grade D1 units feature a tamper-proof, sealed-in 10-year rechargeable lithium backup battery (the gold standard for HMOs). Grade D2 units use replaceable user batteries (like a 9V PP3). Most local council licensing guidelines in Bristol and South Glos prefer Grade D1 to prevent tenants removing batteries.
Interlinked means all detectors in the property are connected either via a hardwired cable or RF wireless signals (AICO RadioLINK+). If a fire starts in the downstairs kitchen heat detector, every alarm in the hallways and bedrooms sounds instantly, giving sleeping tenants maximum time to evacuate.
Under the 2022 UK regulations, CO detectors must be fitted in any room with a fixed combustion appliance (such as a gas boiler, gas fire, or stove). Modern AICO SmartLINK modules allow CO alarms to interlink with your smoke/heat system so you are notified of both fire and gas hazards.
Yes. We regularly liaise with independent and national letting agencies across Bristol and South Gloucestershire. We pick up keys, carry out the installation or annual testing, and return the keys smoothly with zero hassle for you.
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