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    27 November 2024
    Professional Access Control: Enhancing Security and Streamlining Operations

    To safeguard your commercial building, professional access control installation offers more than just basic security. It transforms the way you manage and protect your space. From enhanced security to streamlined operations and cost savings, professional access control systems offer tailored solutions to meet your business needs. Whether you're looking to prevent unauthorised access, improve employee […]

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    22 November 2024
    What To Do During A Break In - Reasonable Force Against Burglars

    It's 3am and you're abruptly awoken from your sleep by the sound of rustling, banging and footsteps downstairs. It's not a dream - there's an intruder in your house. Your other half is still asleep next to you and your children are sleeping soundly in their bedrooms across the landing. You hear footsteps coming up the stairs. What's your next move?

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    15 November 2024
    Maintaining Fire Extinguishers - The Consequences Of Neglect

    Provided it is regularly serviced and maintained, most Fire Extinguishers should last 10 years. However, components like seals deteriorate over time and need replacing as part of your maintenance, while the discharge test is required after 5 years.
    Unfortunately, the legal maintenance schedule isn't always followed. Read the following cautionary tale, so you don't fall foul of the Fire Safety Inspector!

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    8 November 2024
    Not Just Any Fire Alarm Maintenance... Blake's Fire Alarm Maintenance!

    We don't mean to sound like an advert for a well known food shop but, in the words of Spandau Ballet, "it's true!"...
    Any competent company can offer you Fire Alarm maintenance. However, not every company gets it right, or goes out of their way to deliver the best possible service.

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    1 November 2024
    Who NOT To Hire For Your Emergency Lights Installation!

    Emergency Lights are a vital component of your commercial Fire Safety System and, without proper installation and maintenance,you could be jailed or fined.
    It's that simple.This means it is absolutely vital to choose the right person for the job.
    Did you know that, if a fireman enjoys DIY and decides to pursue the commercial installation of Emergency Lights, there's no formal qualification requirement to stop him from doing so.
    The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 states only that the individual must be 'competent'... but there's no law to define what competent is!
    However, there are specific British Standards that need to be adhered to. If you hire a fireman to install your Emergency Lights and he doesn't conform to these standards, would you be able to identify his critical errors?
    This Essex School certainly weren't able to...

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    18 October 2024
    Why Wireless Fire Safety Systems are the Smart Choice for Schools

    Blake's upgraded the fire safety system for Elmwood Primary School. Discover how quick installation, cost-effectiveness, and reliable protection make wireless the smart choice for educational institutions.

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    16 October 2024
    Bogus Callers, Home Security and Petra Kvitova

    A distraction burglary can involve one, two or multiple thieves. Be warned, unscrupulous criminals can appear very plausible with their stories, so this type of crime can happen to anyone. Tennis star, Petra Kvitova, became a famous victim back in December 2016.

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    11 October 2024
    What To Expect From Our Free Home Security Survey

    We want to put your mind at ease by explaining what actually happens during a free survey. Here's what we do and why it's important...

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