In our Brixtonian flat we just had the fire alarms changed... Did you know that you can call the London Fire Brigade out to check your alarms and give you an escape plan? The key thing is to keep escape routes CLEAR. This is a massive cause of smoke induced death. For over three story houses, you will need fire doors or a sprinkler system installed... Any specific questions, please do not hesitate to ask...

I know mine works when i burn the toast and it goes off which isn't very sensible to admit. Testing it will become a bit more fun as I've just ordered the amazing lento smoke detector, who said smoke detectors have to look boring?

If you do opt for a glass fire rated door the below fire rated door is the most minimal I have ever come across. No frame, the only profile is an 18mm back painted band around the perimeter of the glass door to protect the fire rated intumescent seal and can be made to a fire rating of up to 60/60. Frameless Fire Rated Doors We have one of these doors on show at our showroom in Amersham. Let me know if you want any other information or if you want to arrange a visit to the showroom. Rebecca IQ Glass UK 01494 722 880

They also need to be small so children can’t accidentally fall down them . If you move your laundry room to a central floor instead of a lower floor that can be a better option in countries where sunny days are few and far between.