Fire Alarms Essex
A well-functioning fire alarm system in your building is a vital safety measure to protect the lives and property of your residents or employees. It not only alerts occupants and the authorities of the presence of a fire, but also performs a number of control measures to help reduce the damage from smoke, heat, and flames.
Fire Alarms Essex
A fire is a devastating and life-threatening event that can cause irreparable damage to any property, whether residential or commercial. When fires Fire Alarms Essex break out, they can quickly spread and threaten to engulf the entire building, putting the occupants in danger of death and injury.
Your fire alarm system is designed to work four main functions: detect a fire, alert you to supervisory conditions, act as a warning device, and notify the emergency services. In addition, some systems may be able to alert people in the building or on the phone through emergency call boxes and/or mobile phones.
Smoke detectors are a critical part of the fire alarm system and play a key role in reducing deaths from residential fires. These devices can sense smoke from cooking or fires caused by smokeless fuels, such as gas, but they also have the ability to detect a range of other possible sources of fire including smouldering objects or electrical fires.
The detectors in a fire alarm system are usually arranged in ‘Zones’, and each zone is triggered when a particular hazard is detected. This enables firefighters and building managers to pinpoint the source of the fire, so they can react accordingly.
An L1 fire alarm system provides the highest standard of protection for life, and can be installed in all areas of the building if necessary. Areas that require additional detection are identified on the basis of a fire risk assessment, which should be carried out by a qualified fire engineer.
It is a legal requirement for any non-domestic premises to have a fire detection system in place, and it is important that you keep your fire alarms in working order and comply with current fire regulations. As a result, you need to have your fire alarms and related equipment inspected semi-annually.
As your commercial fire safety partner, we are here to help you choose and install the right fire system for your needs and provide you with a maintenance package that will ensure your systems continue to function effectively. In addition, we can help you ensure that your staff and residents know how to use the fire alarms in your building.
We have many years of experience designing, installing and maintaining a wide range of fire detection systems in Essex. We can also help with the supply and installation of fire extinguishers in compliance with British Standard 5839.
Insects and Smoke Anomalies
Insects love those dark corners and can often find their way into your smoke alarm. Recently a baby spider was discovered to be living in an alarm in a local business.