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 […]
Repeater panels – What are they and when should they be used?
What are repeater panels and when should they be used? We often hear about repeater panels on fire alarm systems and we all have a vague idea what they do, but what are the actual facts? When should we use them? How should they be installed?
Infinity8 Conventional Panel Guide
Introduction The Infinity8 conventional control panel has 1, 2, 4, 6 or 8 detection circuits (or zones). 1 & 4 zone panels have 2 sounder circuits, whilst 4, 6 & 8 zone panels have 4 in total. The front cover and termination PCB should be removed before installation and stored in a safe place to avoid damage. […]
Twinflex Pro Quick Start Guide
Fike Safety: Twinflex Pro 2 Zone, Twinflex Pro 4 Zone & Twinflex Pro 8 Zone Introduction The Twinflex Pro Control Panel has 2, 4 or 8 combined 2-wire detection and sounder circuits (or zones) as standard and the 4 zone version will accept a 4z expansion card to increase this to 8 if required. The […]
The Effect of the Construction Products Regulation
Yet again we have to focus on ever-changing legislation and find out how it affects each one of us. The current changes that are particularly relevant to the Fire Industry across the whole of the EU are the Construction Products Regulations (CPR).
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 […]
Introducing The Howler Call Post
We’ve just added an innovative new product to our stand alone fire alarm category. The Call Post from Howler is a tough, powder-coated backboard designed to make mounting any Howler Site Alarm easy and effortless.
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.”