Alarms

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ISDN switch off – What does it mean for my fire alarm and intruder alarm monitoring?

By |August 24th, 2022|

Integrated Service Digital Network (ISDN) is what you would know as your traditional telephone system, through copper wires in the ground it allows both voice and data to be transmitted over telephone lines.

However, BT announced back in 2017 that the ISDN would be switched off by December 2025, therefore your traditional phone system and […]

What is a Fire Warden and do I legally need one?

By |January 12th, 2022|

This is a question that we are asked a lot and the answer is yes, legally you need one!

Fire Wardens (also called Fire Marshals) play a pivotal role, not only in evacuating personnel in the event of a fire, but they also play a really important role in fire prevention.

Fire Wardens are required legally with […]

Is it easy to move suppliers?

By |June 1st, 2021|

So how easy is it to change your intruder and fire provider and come to us?  Very easy is the answer but don’t just take our word for it.  You need to find out if you are contracted to your current provider and what the notice period is and importantly ask will they hold you […]

New Wireless fire alarm installed in English Heritage Building

By |May 27th, 2021|

Heritage buildings offer a unique challenge to fire alarm installers. Historic buildings don’t have significant fire engineering inbuilt and are frequently used for a purpose completely different to their original intent. Often they are open to the public, and there are always concerns over the unique and irreplaceable nature of the interiors and the artefacts […]

Update on life expectancy of Ziton fire alarm detectors

By |May 27th, 2021|

UTC Technologies, which manufactures the Ziton range of fire alarm systems, has recently released an update on the life expectancy of Ziton fire alarm detection devices.

Most point-type fire detectors manufactured and distributed by UTC Fire & Security have an estimated working life of around 10 years when used in dry, non-corrosive atmospheres and if they […]