Although the installation of home CCTV itself doesn't fall under the jurisdiction of the Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA) you may still have cause for concern.
If the installation has been carried out incorrectly, or is being used for a purpose other than for which it was designed, then you may find yourself in hot water..
Fire safety and building regulations are in the news now more than ever following the appalling events over the summer.
As a result, the Government are making much needed updates to the fire safety legislation - but, while you wait for the changes to be announced, what can you do to make your business safer?
To the average business owner, installing Emergency Lighting signage to comply with the law may seem like a walk in the park.
Think again. It's easy for busy business owners on a budget to get led astray. This blog post could save you legal trouble and avoid wasting money on cheap non-compliant products!
The management company of an Oxford Retail Park contacted Blake's to install an access control solution after experiencing an unusual issue...
In the current economy, there's no doubt many business owners will be looking to save some cash and take fire safety matters into their own hands.
We're guessing that's why you're Googling how to install some cheap DIY Emergency Lighting
This guide includes:
An overview of the fire classes
The different types of Fire Extinguishers and which fire class they are used for
Which Fire Extinguisher types you need in your commercial premises based on their recommended use
Blake's were recently contacted by Hertsmere Borough Council, who needed to upgrade the Access Control Systemat their offices in Borehamwood - without causing disruption to their neighbours.
The latest phase of a three year contract to install bin stores for South Essex Homeshas just been completed.
The criteria for this project, which began in 2015, was to comply with the Fire Risk Assessment and South Essex Homes' commitment to:
get the refuse outside of their properties;
reduce the risk of an arson attack causing a fire inside the building; and
prevent the wheely bins from being moved to block a fire exit route.