Types of Fire Safety Signs
There are many types of fire safety signs that you can use to great effect in your premises – whether you are the owner of an office block, hotel or shop. Safety signs are a familiar sight and they let your staff and the public know where something is or what to do.
How To Prevent Electrical Fires
Electrical fires are a major cause of accidental fires in the UK. Nearly a quarter of fires in 2008 were ignited by sources with electric origins.
Irish Fire Safety Week
The 3rd of October marked the start of Fire Safety Week across both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The intention of the event is to create awareness of fire safety issues for all Irish citizens, regardless of geographic boundaries.
Which Fire Extinguisher Do you Need?
Fire extinguishers have been around for hundreds of years, you might not believe it but the first recorded mention of a fire extinguisher was as far back as 1723. There have been many types of extinguishers introduced to the market since then – including glass grenade style extinguishers! – but over the years they’ve evolved […]
Apollo XP95 Range Now Available
This week we have introduced the Apollo XP95 range of addressable detectors and bases to the Huvo (formerly Discount Fire Supplies) online store. Expertly researched and advanced in design, the XP95 range offers high performance and a multitude of benefits for installers and end-users alike.
What Are Reflective Beam Smoke Detectors And When Are They Used?
Beam smoke detectors are typically used to detect smoke over wide expanses. Places you might expect to see this kind of smoke detection include exhibition centres, churches, aircraft hangers, warehouses, factories and even casinos. In a standard beam smoke detector kit you would usually find a beam transmitter with an infra-red light source, a receiver […]
Testing Your Emergency Lighting
Emergency lighting is a very important component of any emergency safety system. In the event of power failure, whether due to a simple power cut or a more serious cause like fire, it will activate and light the way to safety for everyone in your building.
Suspended Prison Sentence Over Fire Safety Breaches
Last week, a building owner was given a six-month suspended prison sentence after being found guilty of seven fire safety offences. On top of this sentence, Saif Ahmed of London was also ordered to pay over £13,000 in court costs and carry out 150 hours of community service.
Fire In Disused Scottish Supermarket
Early on Thursday 14th September a raging fire broke out at the disused supermarket Haldanes in Buckie, Moray. Local residents were shocked at the amount of black smoke bellowing out of the derelict building and there were reports that the plumes of smoke could be seen from over 15 miles away.