Business Fire Statistics 2013 - 2014 If you ever thought fires don't happen, read on.... In times of austerity, business need to tighten the belt. That's a fact! Fire safety often suffers with business owners not realising the extend to which a fire can affect a business, or how often this happens. Fires, deaths and […]
How Long Does it Take to React to a Fire Alarm This recent experiment demonstrates reactions to fire alarms and evacuations. The slow reaction time demonstrates the importance of training, regular evacuation drills and fire wardens. Alan Cox comments on Livefyre that: "This exercise is a replica of a television programme that was screened about […]
Fire Alarms System Classifications A fire alarm system is installed to protect employees, customers, visitors and lastly the building. Everyone depends on this system functioning properly in the event of a fire, acting as an early warning system, enabling safe and timely evacuation. There is a legal obligation to ensure that your fire detection and alarm system is […]
Are Your Fire Doors Up to Standard? An integral part of the fire strategy and essential to protecting your staff. A fire strategy in conjunction with scale drawings, should unambiguously detail the type of fire safety facilities that are to be incorporated within the building, along with their respective specifications. The method of operation of any system (ie […]
