5.4 Safety Note:
In the United Kingdom, ionisation smoke detectors are subject to the requirements of the Radioactive
Substances Act 1993 and to the Ionising Radiations Regulations 1999 made under the provisions of the
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
The detectors, independently tested by the National Radiological Protection Board (NRPB), conform to all
the requirements specified in the ‘Recommendations for ionisation smoke detectors in implementation of
radiation standards’ published by the Nuclear Energy Agency of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation
and Development (OECD) 1977.
There is no limit to the number of ionisation smoke detectors which may be installed in any fire protection
system within the UK. See Certificate of Approval No. TA1 of 1999 issues by the HSE for further details.
Storage regulations depend on local standards and the legislation, but, in the UK, the number of ionisation
smoke detectors in any building or premises shall be less than 500. See Certificate of Approval No. TA3 of
1999 issued by the HSE for further details.
At the end of their recommended working life of ten years, ionisation smoke detectors should b returned to
the manufacturer for safe disposal or disposed of in an otherwise locally approved and environmentally safe
manner.
Guidance on storage and handling details can be requested from:
Radioactive Substances Regulation Function
Environment Agency
Rio House, Waterside Drive
Aztec West, Almondsbury
Bristol BS32 4UD.
Outside the UK, please contact the relevant national agency.
5.5 Product Codes
Product Description LPCB (EN54-7) SAI Global (AS7240-7) Activfire (AS1603-2)
XP95 Ionisation Smoke Detector
55000-520AMP 4106-2002
201-0002
(55000-530)
XP95 Ionisation Smoke (Black) Detector
55000-560AMP 4106-2011
201-0091
(55000-560)
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