Whether you're a professional plumber installing safety systems or a plumbing merchant deciding what to stock for your trade customers, there's one area where compromise is never an option: carbon monoxide (CO) safety. At Arctic Hayes, we're proud to support both installers and stockists with a comprehensive range of Carbon Monoxide alarms and tester sprays — designed to save lives, meet legislation, and provide peace of mind in every home.

Why CO Detection Matters: The Silent Killer
Carbon monoxide is an invisible, odourless, and tasteless gas produced by the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels. That means faulty boilers, gas fires, and cookers are all potential sources. According to gassafety.co.uk, In England and Wales, around 40 people die due to carbon monoxide poisoning every year, and 224 people were hospitalised due to accidental carbon monoxide poisoning in England in 2021/2, with a further 4,000 attending A&E. Industry bodies have driven change and a reduction in fatal events, including greater public awareness, mandatory ventilation in new-build homes, and compulsory carbon monoxide alarms in new homes and socially or privately let buildings. RoSPA is encouraging the government to consult on mandating interlinked carbon monoxide alarms in residential buildings. (Example available from Arctic Hayes, see image below)

What the Law Requires
Since 1 October 2022, the Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm Regulations mandate a CO alarm in every living room containing any fixed combustion appliance—gas, oil or solid fuel, excluding gas cookers.  Under Building Regulations, new or replacement installations of fuel-burning appliances also require a BS EN 50291 1:2018 compliant alarm in the same room (or just outside if enclosed). 

Across the UK, installers must follow British Standards—including BS EN 50292 for siting/maintenance, and BS 5839 6 for fire alarm integration.  Here’s a quick overview for England (as of October 2022), which reflects a wider trend across the UK:

• Private rented sector: Landlords must install a CO alarm in any room with a fixed combustion appliance (excluding gas cookers). Fines of up to £5,000 per breach if alarms aren’t installed, faulty alarms aren’t replaced, or tenant reports aren’t acted upon swiftly. 
• Social housing: CO alarms are also required under the same conditions.
• Owner-occupiers: Not yet mandatory in all homes, but strongly recommended.
• Boiler servicing and gas safety checks: Gas engineers are expected to check that CO alarms are present and functional during visits.

As a Plumbing Professional / Installer — Your Role in Safety
As a trusted tradesperson, you're more than a fitter—you’re a lifesaver.

Why SleepSafe Alarms are installer-friendly:

• COA7/COA10—sealed-for-life batteries lasting 7 or 10 years with matching warranty.
• High-volume 85 dB alarm plus triple LED status indicators (power, fault, alarm state).
• Combined CO + Smoke model detects both threats (CO at threshold ppm times, plus smoke), has a 10-year (sealed) smoke sensor and memory for CO events.
• Personal CO detector—lightweight, portable, with visual ppm readout and audible alert for field checks.
• Tester spray ensures on-site functionality and evidence for compliance records. 

Installation best practices:

• Place alarms 1–3 meters from fuel-burning source, high on wall or ceiling, but clear of obstructions.
• Use Kitemarked alarms to comply with Building Regulations.
• Test alarms on site using SleepSafe tester spray to confirm proper operation.

As a Plumbing Merchant — Why Stock SleepSafe?

What you gain by stocking SleepSafe:

• Provide installers with products that are compliant, reliable, and low-maintenance—sealed-for-life batteries reduce returns and warranty issues.
• The combined alarm simplifies inventory—two functions in one unit.
• Tester spray upsells, encourages safe practices, and reinforces your reputation as a safety advocate. Rising demand = growing sales:
• The legal mandate drives installers’ purchasing: any fixed-fuel job may now require a CO alarm.
• Landlords and housing managers rely on installers to do the right thing—so you become their go-to supplier for compliant solutions.

Service differentiator:

• Offer educational materials (leaflets, shelf talkers) about CO legislation and standards.
• Host short demo sessions or drop in clinics where installers can learn product features and testing routines.
• Be a partner, not just a supplier: “We help you stay compliant, keep your customers safe, and grow your business.”

In Summary: Why Choose Arctic Hayes
At Arctic Hayes, we design products with the installer in mind and the merchant on the frontline. Our CO alarms and tester sprays combine quality, compliance, and simplicity, ensuring you meet both your legal obligations and your customers' expectations. Let’s keep families safe — and support the professionals who make it happen.

Trade with Arctic Hayes
Ready to upgrade your CO safety offering? Explore our full range of Carbon Monoxide alarms and testing sprays, or contact our sales team for merchant enquiries and bulk ordering. Visit: www.ArcticHayes.com Call: 0113 271 5245 Email: sales@ArcticHayes.com

Reference sources: gassafety.co.uk, RoSPA