False fire alarms can be extremely costly. Not only is there potential downtime, you could also incur charges from the fire and rescue service. So what can you do to keep your alarm system
functioning as it should?
Published 13.11.2015
Many small companies have informal arrangements for emergency lighting, but do you understand its types and purposes and whether you’re legally required to have it? And how can you ensure the system
is really emergency ready?
Published 27.04.2022
A fire officer has told you that because of how your property is used it requires an “L1 fire alarm system”. Where does the term come from, what does it mean and must you install one?
Published 05.03.2012
In your fire risk assessment it has been identified that your escape routes are not sufficiently well lit. When planning improvements, what considerations should you take into account and what type
of lighting should you install?
Published 07.11.2019
There are many different styles of emergency lighting unit. So what standards apply, how do you decipher the jargon and how can you tell whether your system is good enough?
Published 23.06.2014
Because of the large number of false alarms, some Fire & Rescue Services are reviewing their responses. What’s likely to happen and how should you prepare for any changes?
Published 18.11.2010
Having a faulty fire alarm might alert the authorities to the fact that you haven’t addressed fire risks properly. What’s to learn from two recent cases?
Published 10.03.2008
If your fire alarm sounds, you’d probably dial 999 and wait for the fire brigade to arrive. However, following some recent changes, their arrival may no longer be guaranteed. What’s the latest news
and how could it affect you?
Published 14.02.2005
Two companies both had fire alarms fitted in their properties. One system worked and helped to prevent the spread of fire. The other one offered almost no protection at all. What’s to know?
Published 14.02.2011