Fire Alarm System Kits
If you are planning your first fire alarm system or you are looking for a comprehensive selection of devices for a small fire alarm system installation, a fire alarm kit could be the perfect solution. Fire alarm kits generally comprise all of the equipment and devices you need to get an alarm system started – […]
Preventing Fire Alarm System Faults
Early last week (24th July 2011) more than 100 patrons and 40 staff were evacuated from a spa in Bath after the fire alarm sounded. Employees of Thermae Bath Spa, thinking this was a real emergency, acted quickly and called the fire service to the scene. Eleven fire-fighters from Avon Fire and Rescue attended the […]
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.
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.
Fire Alarm Categories
There are two main types of category for fire alarm systems, and they are broken down into the following; Category L Category P