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.

Recent tragedies such as the Grenfell Tower fire have reminded the public of just how devastating fires can be. Not only do they destroy homes and possessions, the risk to human life is also very, very real. Fire alarms are important as they quickly alert everyone in the area that a fire has broken out. This alert allows everyone to evacuate the area and makes it far more likely that the fire will be extinguished before it gets out of control.

Our fire alarm systems are created to protect you and your property, and while we all hope you will never have to use them, they are an essential precaution that is always necessary no matter how unlikely the event of fire may seem to be.

Here at IDS, we design, install and maintain fire alarm systems to suit your property and circumstances. Our top-of-the-line technology gives you peace of mind that your property is well-protected in the event of a fire. We have a range of fire alarm systems available, and we will help you to select the one that will best protect yourself, your premises, and those around you. To learn more about our fire protection services, please click here.

We also offer a 24hr fire alarm monitoring service that provides further protection if a fire occurs. Monitoring allows for the quickest possible response to the location of the fire and rapid correspondence with emergency services.

If you’re still wondering why fire alarms are important, you should remember that it is never a risk you should be willing to take. Don’t leave your property’s protection up to chance - invest in a reliable fire detection system and be reassured that you have taken all the appropriate safety measures.

To find out more about how IDS can help you with your fire protection technology, contact our friendly team today. Feel free to give us a call on 02920 753 251 or get in touch here.