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 […]
Home security is always a top priority, with British summer time beginning in March and the nicer weather approaching day trips and summer holidays are becoming more frequent meaning our houses are unattended for longer periods of time, what can we do to keep them secure? While the weather maybe hot if the house is […]
A fire is a devastating event that can destroy any business, regardless of size. Most fires are preventable so it makes sense that a responsible business owner would take any steps necessary to protect employees, premises and business assets. Fire safety regulations are designed to ensure that the risk of fire is minimised and that […]