Whether you own or rent, everyone deserves to live in a home where they feel safe. That’s why at IDS Security we have specialised in the design, installation and continuous maintenance of security systems for more than two decades.

In this blog, we will unpack what security systems are best for rental properties so that whether you’re a landlord or a tenant, you can ensure that your rental property is protected from burglars and thieves.

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Fire extinguishers are a small but crucial part of any fire safety plan in any environment. They save hundreds of lives and homes each year yet most of us are unaware of what the regulations surrounding them are.

Does every home and business need a fire extinguisher? This blog will unpack the legislation surrounding fire extinguishers and explain which buildings require these life-saving tools.

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According to Statista, the number of burglary offences recorded in England and Wales dropped off massively between 2002/03 and 2019/20.

• In 2002/03, the total number of burglaries in England and Wales stood at approximately 890,100.
• By 2019/20, the total number stood at around 365,000 - a whopping 525,000 difference!

With such a huge change in the number of burglaries occurring, it's fair for homeowners to ask whether or not they even need a home security system. Well, we at IDS Security Systems believe - despite the significant drop in burglaries over the last 15 years or so - that an efficient and effective home security system is still worth investing in.

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In order to protect your home or business from the risk of fire, you're going to need to install an effective fire alarm system. Now, we all know that a fire alarm alerts you when there is a potential fire or an irregular amount of smoke in your property, but how do they actually work? And what makes a fire alarm different from a regular smoke alarm? IDS Security is here to let you know!

Smoke alarms

First of all, we need to understand that a fire alarm system isn't complete without a smoke alarm. A smoke alarm is a key part of a fire alarm system - it is the sensor that first detects the possibility of a fire in your home or business through increased levels of smoke. This tiny device, packed with electronics and small amounts of radioactive material, is responsible for reducing the number of fire deaths by half since its widespread adoption in commercial and domestic settings.

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Problems often occur when large groups of people are present in one place. This not only increases the risk to public safety, it also makes it difficult to determine who can and cannot access certain restricted areas. Pedestrian barriers allow you to control the direction of foot traffic and track how many people are travelling through a given space.

Turnstiles and other forms of pedestrian barriers make useful addition to lots of locations, such as leisure complexes, transport hubs and building sites. The use of barriers gives you reassurance that pedestrians are staying away from any areas they are not supposed to access. Using pedestrian barriers ultimately keeps the public safe and also makes it easier to protect your premises/revenue.

The barrier systems we offer include gates, barriers, rising bollards and turnstiles and can be found at retail developments, car parking areas, and various commercial and public buildings across England and Wales. We offer a range of pedestrian barrier systems and would be happy to discuss your individual requirements to decide what system would best suit your needs.

To find out more about our pedestrian barrier systems, please call us on 029 20 753 251 or fill out the form on our contact page.