Earlier this year, BT announced that it would close all BT Redcare alarm monitoring operations on 1 August 2025. The closure will impact all intruder and fire alarm systems that use a BT Redcare product to signal activations, which is estimated to affect over 100,000...
In England and Wales, all premises used for non-domestic purposes are legally required to have fire extinguishers. Servicing them will ensure they have a long and reliable life, but how often should you service fire extinguishers? The British Standard for fire...
Installing CCTV cameras in the workplace is essential to protect your employees, buildings, visitors and assets. CCTV cameras can help deter potential criminals and monitor the activity of workers and visitors. If a crime should occur, they can collect evidence to...
At the beginning of January, we were pleased to welcome two new apprentices, Lee and Josh, to the Tamar Security team. Here they are pictured with our Technical Manager, Gary Hyland. Lee and Josh have joined us as Fire, Emergency, and Security Systems Technician...
We will close for the Christmas break at 4pm on Friday, 22nd December, and reopen on Tuesday, 2nd January 2024. Our emergency call-out service for our contract customers will be available while we’re closed. For assistance, please call 01392 368830. We’d like to thank...
The independent registration body for UK third-party certified fire safety organisations, BAFE, has updated its standards requiring higher competence from accredited providers. What is BAFE? BAFE is an independent quality assurance scheme for fire detection and alarm...
Type “buy fire extinguisher” into Google, and you’ll have a pick of online retailers to purchase from. So, just place your order, and the job’s a good ‘un. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. If you buy a brand-new fire...
A beeping smoke alarm can be highly annoying, but it’s also a sign that your alarm probably has a problem or issue that needs attention. As smoke alarms are essential to your overall fire safety system, it’s important not to ignore any beeping. Seven...
If you’re thinking of installing an alarm system at your home or business, one of the crucial decisions is whether to opt for a DIY installation or hire a professional security company to do the job. Both options have advantages and drawbacks, and understanding...
In October 2023, the introduction of the Building Safety Act 2022, specifically Section 156, will amend the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The new requirements will apply to all non-domestic premises and the non-domestic parts of multi-occupied...
