Cooking is one of the most common causes of household fires. According to the Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection (DSB), many fires start on the stove, and lack of attention or overheating can have serious consequences.
What a stove guard does
A stove guard typically consists of a sensor and a control unit. The sensor monitors the cooktop — for example temperature, power consumption, and movement — and issues a warning in hazardous situations. If no one responds, the control unit cuts the power to the stove to prevent a fire.
In Norway, a stove guard is required in new homes and when modifying the stove’s electrical circuit during renovations. The EN 50615 standard ensures that stove guards react quickly enough and are stable enough to avoid false alarms.
RørosHetta Sense – an integrated and intelligent solution
RørosHetta has developed the Sense stove guard, which is built into the sensor panel of the kitchen hood. This makes the solution both discreet and effective.
Key features:
• Four sensors
Sense measures temperature, power consumption, movement, and time to assess risk.
• Direct power connection
Unlike battery-powered devices, Sense is connected to the mains — avoiding battery changes and reducing the chance of failure in critical moments.
• PCU unit
A control unit (PCU) is connected to the stove by an authorized electrician. If the alarm is not reset, the PCU will shut off the power to the cooktop.
• EN 50615 compliance
The RørosHetta Sense stove guard is designed to meet the NEK/EN 50615 safety standard.
How a stove guard can save lives
Many fires start due to “dry boiling” or because the cooktop is accidentally left on — a stove guard can intervene before the situation becomes critical. If no one reacts to the alarm, the stove guard can automatically cut the power, preventing a small risk from developing into a major fire.
Practical recommendations
- Ensure certification
Choose a stove guard tested according to the EN 50615 standard. - Have the stove guard installed by an electrician
Especially important when the device requires fixed wiring, as with the RørosHetta PCU unit. - Maintenance
Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for cleaning and inspection. Even the best stove guard requires overall kitchen fire safety — for example having fire-extinguishing equipment readily available. - Inform everyone in the household
Everyone who uses the stove should know what the stove guard’s alert means and how to respond (e.g., pressing the “OK” button or resetting the unit).
A stove guard is a simple but highly effective fire-safety solution that reduces the risk of dangerous situations on the cooktop.
With RørosHetta Sense, you get an integrated solution that combines advanced sensor technology with automatic shut-off — without the need for batteries. This makes the kitchen safer without compromising on design or usability.