Integrating CO alarms into a fire alarm system
The dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning are very well known and fortunately the number of people taking adequate precautions, including the installation of CO alarms, is rising. This being considered the vast majority of alarms are standalone, battery operated alarms with the warning being limited to their integrated sounder. Despite the British fire alarm standard […]
Shed Fire Safety
Four homes were recently evacuated when a fire broke out in a garden shed in Wrexham. This situation is more common than people might expect with sheds posing a number of fire safety risks, often containing highly flammable items such as gas cylinders, chemicals, oily rags and electrical items that, if not stored correctly, could […]
Changing Standards: BS5839 Part 6 2013
It seems to be quite a regular occurrence that we have to spend time in familiarisation with some amended or updated guidance document. Of course this is essential, but it leaves us all with the problem of somehow finding out about all the changes taking place. This is a major problem for most of us as there […]
HMO Fire Alarm Systems: where to start and what to consider?
How do we decide if flats and apartments need fire alarm systems? This is quite a complicated question and the answer varies according to which type of accommodation it may be, i.e. houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) or self-contained dwellings (flats or apartments), and of course on any specific risks and the number of storeys.
The dangers of Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide is responsible for more than 50 deaths a year in the UK alone and leaves more than 200 people seriously ill. It has no smell or taste making it difficult to detect and it’s for this reason that no home should be without a good, reliable carbon monoxide alarm. This month, to help […]
Changing Standards: BS5839 Part 1 2013
It seems to be quite a regular occurrence that we have to spend time in familiarisation with some amended or updated guidance document. Of course this is essential, but it leaves us all with the problem of somehow finding out about all the changes taking place. This is a major problem for most of us […]
The Efficiency of Fire And Rescue Authorities
Earlier this month a report was released by Sir Ken Knight CBE QFSM FIFireE in which he outlines his “Findings from the review of efficiencies and operation in fire and rescue authorities in England.”
Introducing Our New Online Fire Safety Training
Online Fire Safety Training We have recently introduced a series of online fire safety training courses to our website. Not only does fire safety training help your employees to stay safe by providing them with the knowledge of how to prevent fires from occurring and what to do if a fire should break out, but […]
Valentine’s Day by Candle Light
Valentine’s by Candle Light Once again St. Valentine’s day is upon us. Some of us will be out enjoying candlelit meals, some will be at home enjoying some private time with their wives and partners and some will be at home enjoying a microwave meal for one. Whatever we end up doing with our evening […]