FIRE & SECURITY
The AudioLINK+ function of the Aico 3000 Series played a pivotal role following a serious house fire.
SMOKE AND HEAT DETECTION INCLUDED IN AICO’S 3000 SERIES ALARM SYSTEM PLAYED A CRITICAL ROLE WHEN PUT TO THE TEST IN A SOCIAL HOUSING PROPERTY IN SCOTLAND… Innovative fire alarm system helps save residents in serious house fire
An interlinked fire alarm system recently played a vital role in saving the life of a tenant in a social housing property in Scotland owned by Melville Housing Association. Neighbours were alerted to the fire in Mayfield, Dalkeith, when home safety specialist Aico’s multi-sensor alarm was activated and began to sound. While the resident was initially unable to respond, neighbours who heard the alarm through the wall were able to wake the occupant and ensure their safe departure from the property. The fire started in the property’s main bedroom while the occupant slept downstairs. The flames moved through the property and activated the interlinked alarms. Thanks to the AudioLINK+ function of the Aico 3000 Series, the landlord could review data from the incident, which showed a peak temperature of 102°C with carbon monoxide levels of 450ppm (parts per million). David Todd, Property Manager, Melville
Housing Association, said, “It’s clear that the smoke and heat detection is very likely to have saved the occupant’s life. The occupant was unable to recognise the dangers. However, neighbours alerted him by banging on the door and signalling through the window. Thankfully, the occupant was ushered away to safety and is now fine. “With us being able to take readings off the smoke alarms, which showed temperatures over 100°C and carbon monoxide being nine times the safe limit, it left us in no doubt that the alarms were working, did their job and played a significant part in keeping everyone safe. “The law on fire alarms means all Scottish homes need to have interlinked alarms, which this incident has proven to be very important.” Neal Hooper, Aico Managing Director, said, “Lives were saved, which is the most important thing. This really brings home the importance of life safety and of having things in your home which
provide peace of mind. If the alarms had not alerted the neighbours, and ultimately the tenants, a tragedy would have occurred. “Fire and carbon monoxide alarms are critical life safety devices, and this example is testament to the hard work and dedication we give our products to ensure they perform as expected when needed. “Too often people will wait until there is increased legislation and regulation before they are forced into taking life safety seriously. We need better and clear legislation, but at the same time there are relatively inexpensive options which can be fitted for peace of mind.” All Aico alarms are manufactured in- house at a factory in Shannon, Ireland, and are individually tested to ensure quality functionality. Melville Housing Association has been working with Aico for several years, and about 95% of alarms in its properties have been
supplied by the manufacturer. Learn more at www.aico.co.uk
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