False intruder alarms are disruptive, could cost you money and cause a nuisance to your neighbours. But most importantly, they could prevent the emergency services from responding to a real emergency. Also, an excessive number of false alarms can potentially result in...
A swift response to an alarm activation can dramatically change the outcome of an intruder incident at your property. Having an ECHO-connected intruder alarm will ensure the quickest police response time. What is ECHO-connected? ECHO is a not-for-profit organisation...
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, it’s a legal requirement for every business premises to have a fire alarm system. And the owner of the building must ensure that the system falls into the correct fire alarm category. So here’s a guide...
Intruder alarms provide an effective deterrent against burglars. But like any electrical system, alarms need regular servicing and maintenance to keep them in good working order. Unfortunately, installing a burglar alarm and forgetting about it isn’t a reliable...
Emergency lighting is lighting that comes on when there’s a mains supply failure from a fire or a power cut, for example. It’s a safety measure to safeguard the occupants of a building and allow them to see their way to exit the building safely. Under the Regulatory...
CCTV is one of the best security systems you can have for your home or business, as its presence acts as a deterrent for break-ins, theft, and vandalism. And should a potential intruder not be put off by the presence of CCTV, the surveillance video footage can provide...
Occasionally we’re asked if burglars can disable alarms, and it’s not surprising that some people have concerns about the security of their alarm system. After all, if you’ve gone to the expense of having an alarm fitted, you want that peace of mind an alarm should...
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Fire alarms are essential to protect your premises and occupants against fire damage and potentially catastrophic harm. Current UK fire alarm regulations dictate that all business premises must have “an appropriate fire detection system”. Yet sometimes errors can...
If you’re thinking of improving your home or business security, burglar alarms and CCTV are two of the most effective deterrents against burglaries. But which is best? There’s no definite answer to that question as it involves several factors, including the features...
