Importance Of Fire Safety In Care Homes
It has recently been reported that between January 2010 and March 2011 over 130 care homes in the UK were the subject of enforcement action by fire and rescue services. Reasons for the enforcement action include unsatisfactorily trained staff, inadequate alarms, damaged equipment and blocked escape routes.
How Does The Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) Affect Fire Extinguishers
Since 1999 the Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC (PED) has been in force to set the standard for the design and manufacture of pressure equipment in the European Union. As of 2002 the directive became mandatory legislation meaning any pressure equipment manufactured in the EU or pressure equipment that will enter into and be used in […]
Introducing The Freedor Wireless Door Closer
New to our range of Fire Alarm Accessories is the Freedor Wireless Door Closer, a unique battery powered door closing device.
Proposals To Charge For False Alarms
Recent proposals in the government’s Localism Bill to allow Fire Authorities to charge businesses for the time and resources used in call outs for false alarms have raised concerns in the fire safety community that businesses will simply turn their fire alarm systems off in a bid to avoid penalties. While this is a genuine […]
Introducing the Series 600 Electro Magnetic Door Closer
We’ve now added another great product to our extensive range of fire alarm accessories – the Series 600 Electro Magnetic Door Closer. As we all know, any barrier between fire and the rest of your building is a life saver so its vital that you can trust the devices you use to close doors in […]
Air Conditioning Blaze In Cheltenham
In light of the recent nightclub fire in Cheltenham we thought we’d remind you about the range of Fire Alarm Duct Units we stock, perfect for detecting smoke in air conditioning systems. Early last month a fire broke out in the air conditioning unit at Lace nightclub in Cheltenham. At just after midnight, with over […]
Introducing The Alert Point Standalone Fire Alarm
Huvo (formerly Discount Fire Supplies) is happy to introduce the Alert Point range of standalone fire alarms. Uniquely designed to incorporate a manual call point, sounder, and in some models a beacon, this emergency alarm is a fantastic choice for smaller applications, whether industrial, commercial or retail.
Advantages Of Wireless Fire Alarm Systems
Wireless fire alarm systems on the whole offer a multitude of benefits and advantages to the modern business. From speedy installation time and system flexibility through to portability and cost-effectiveness, they represent a great choice for new fire alarm systems and those that need to be expanded alike.
Photoluminescent Signs From Jalite Now Available
Huvo (formerly Discount Fire Supplies) have recently introduced a new range of photoluminescent signs. In emergency conditions these signs are highly visible and light the way to safety.