Smoke Alarms Save Lives

Derby Homes is responsible for carrying out alarm safety checks in all Derby City Council properties.

We use qualified service engineers from Chubb Integrated Technologies to check all smoke alarms every year. Under your conditions of tenancy, you must allow staff into your home to carry out these safety checks.

How it works

When your alarm safety check is due, Chubb will  write and let you know when they are in the area. If you’re out when our contractors call, they’ll leave a calling card. Just ring the number on the card to arrange an appointment.

If you need a specific appointment time, please phone our contractor on 0800 107 3336. You can make appointments Monday to Friday between 8am and 8pm, and Saturdays between 8am and 12noon.

Your own alarm systems

To install your own smoke or burglar alarms, please contact your local housing office. You’ll need a suitably qualified engineer to carry out the work – and, if fitting a burglar alarm, the engineer should be SSAIB registered. To disconnect or reconnect any of the alarm systems, please contact your nearest housing office.

Remember, smoke is a killer and correctly fitted smoke alarm systems are designed to save lives.