Page 6 - Ei Electronics Product Selector Guide 2025

History of Fire Alarm Requirements
In Ireland the minimum standard for Fire Alarm Systems is Grade D LD2 -
which is Interconnected, self-contained mains powered with battery backed
Smoke and Heat Alarms required in:
NOTE: Interconnections can be wireless (radio frequency) or wired (physical cable)
1997
A mains powered Fire Alarm was required in the Hallway, Landing & Kitchen
2006
An interconnected Grade D Fire Alarm was required in the Hallway, Landing,
Kitchen and principal Living Room
2017
All New Build,
Refurbishments
and Rewires require
an interconnected
Grade D Fire Alarm in
every room, except
bathroom / shower
room / toilet
1) All circulation areas that form part of an escape route within the dwelling
2) All high fire risk areas/rooms e.g. kitchen, living rooms, garages,
utility rooms
3) All bedrooms
KITCHEN
BA TH ROOM
LIVING
ROOM
HALL
LANDING
ATTIC
DINING
ROOM
BEDROOM 2
BEDROOM 1
Optical Smoke Alarm Heat Alarm
Multi-Sensor Fire Alarm
KITCHEN
BA TH ROOM
LIVING
ROOM
HALL
LANDING
ATTIC
DINING
ROOM
BEDROOM 2
BEDROOM 1
Optical Smoke Alarm Heat Alarm
Multi-Sensor Fire Alarm
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