A CCTV (closed-circuit television) system is a video surveillance system that is used to monitor a specific area or location using a network of cameras. The video footage captured by the cameras is transmitted to a central control room or a remote location, where it can be viewed and recorded. CCTV systems are often used […]
A fire strategy report is a document that outlines the measures that a building or facility has in place to prevent and respond to fires. It may include details on the buildings fire prevention systems, such as sprinkler systems and smoke detectors, as well as the procedures that should be followed in the event of […]
Luminaire – An emergency luminaire is the technical term for an emergency light which is designed to illuminate escape areas in a mains power failure Lux – is a measure of illuminance, the total amount of light that falls on a surface What is Emergency Lighting? Emergency Lighting is any lighting which uses a battery […]
Covering a wide range of crimes including theft of machinery, vehicles, heating oil, metal, diesel, and pesticides. Thieves are known to target high-value agricultural equipment and many top-of-the-range stolen vehicles are also stolen to order. Rural crime is not limited to farm crime. It can involve crimes against property, crimes of violence, domestic violence, child […]
How Does an Intercom System Work? An intercom (intercommunication device) is a type of stand-alone communication tool. It can be used in a residential property, apartment building, or a commercial premises. A two-way communication device transmits and receives audio communications. In other words, it allows someone who’s speaking into a microphone to be heard by […]
It is a legal requirement to have a fire alarm within your business premises that is in full working order. The choice of fire alarm system depends on the building structure, the purpose and use of the building and current legislation. The legal requirement is outlined by The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and […]
With a lot of domestic CCTV systems on the market to help protect your home. If you’re considering have one fitted, you will need to make sure that you do so in a way that respects the privacy of others. You may have heard of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection […]
The current UK Legislation was brought into effect in October 2006, known as the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 details everything you need to do in order to comply with the law. But fire alarm regulations aren’t always easy to understand, especially for commercial premises. As a business owner you may be aware that […]
Most alarm systems aren’t connected directly with the emergency services. Instead, alarm alerts are managed by intermediaries in an alarm receiving centre (ARC). These are the people you pay to monitor your system and action any alerts. Any alarm system installed since June 2019 must conform to PD 6662:2017 and BS 8243 to qualify for […]
The current guidance recognised by the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) ‘Fire Safety in Purpose Built Blocks of Flats’, issued by the Local Government Association in 2012, categorises 4 types of Fire Risk Assessments; some of which are destructive and need justification as to why they are required. Type 1- Common parts only (non-destructive) Type […]
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