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Security and Fire Safety: How to Prevent Systems from Working Against Each Other

When it comes to protecting your premises, fire safety and security should go hand in hand — but all too often, they pull in opposite directions – a fire door propped open to ease access, an emergency exit blocked to deter intruders.

BT Redcare Service to end 1 August 2025: Take Action Now

The UK’s transition to an all-digital communications network is well underway and while the full Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) switch-off is not set to be completed until 2027, an urgent change will take effect much sooner.

Automatic Fire Alarms: New Policy from the London Fire Brigade

As of 29th October 2024, London Fire Brigade is changing its policy on automatic fire alarms in commercial buildings, resulting in them no longer responding to automatic calls without verbal verification from the premises.

Securing Your Home Office: Keeping Your Workspace Safe

In the last five years, the number of people working from home in some capacity has increased, making the ‘home office’ one of the most popular additions to today’s residential property, and in turn, ramping up the need for a dedicated home office security strategy.

The Role of the Security Safe in Protecting Against Environmental Hazards

We’ve always said that a security safe is an important layer in anyone’s security armoury, playing a vital role in protecting valuables from theft… but did you know that certain safes can also provide protection from environmental hazards? During the month of May, we’re focusing our attention on the subject of security safes.

A Buyer’s Guide to Fire Alarm Systems

When you are choosing a fire alarm system for commercial premises or a residential building, you will come across three main options: non-addressable, addressable and wireless, and your choice will depend on numerous factors.

Emergency Exit Regulations and Security: All You Need to Know

When it comes to the regulations and standards surrounding fire and emergency exits in commercial and multiple occupancy residential buildings, there is much to comply with.

Why Emergency and Exit Lighting is Important in Fire Safety Systems

When it comes to security advice, one of the most important areas has to be fire safety.

Workplace Security Drills – a Useful Checklist

All workplaces need to plan for emergencies such as fires, floods, terrorist threats, serious injuries and violent attack, as well as other incidents more specific to particular types of working environment, such as chemical spills and radioactivity release.

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