The Importance of Fire Alarms in Your Business

Whether you are relocating your business or making big changes to your building, don’t let fire detection equipment slip your mind. Redesigning or moving to new premises can be exciting, but remember safety is vital. Whether it comes to installing a system or maybe even upgrading what you already have, an effective fire alarm can provide safety to you and your staff.

The Rules and Regulations

No matter the nature of your business or workplace, fire detection technology is a requirement by law. Whether the employer, owner or landlord of the building you will have to make sure that adequate fire alarms are placed around the building and are constantly undergoing tests to make sure they are working effectively.

Your responsibilities in this position not only state that you must install and maintain efficient fire alarm systems, but you will also have to provide correct fire safety equipment such as fire extinguishers and ensure that they are up to scratch for the occasion should a fire spark.

All staff members need to be aware of any fire risks that could occur in your workplace and also a safe and efficient exit plan. These tasks are imperative especially when the world is becoming so dependent on technology there are slight risks all around us and we need to be made aware. It’s very easy to put fire safety on the back burner but regular fire drills will ensure all your staff are best prepared for a fire. These rules and regulations are given by the UK government and are intended for all businesses to adhere to. Failure to live up to responsibilities can result in a fine and even prison sentences. 

All fire alarms need to be installed to BS5839 below is an excerpt from the British Standard description covering this:

“BS 5839-1:2002+A2:2008 sets the standard for fire detection and alarm systems in non-residential buildings. This code of practice gives essential guidance on effective design, installation and maintenance. And these are the latest recommendations on protecting your organization through fire detection and prevention. BS 5839-1:2002+A2:2008 applies to all fire alarm systems, from small manual networks to complex automated systems.”

Professional Security Installers

Working with security specialists will be the best thing to do when it comes to securing your businesses fire safety. They will be able to assess what will work best with your work environment and also in your price range. These teams, such as ours here at Bayley Security,  will work to British standards of fire safety as well as their own personal standards of customer service.

When it comes to the installation of fire alarms, this may cause concern as large projects in the workplace can be disruptive, but there is no need to get all fired up. When the initial survey of the building takes place, this will address the team can go about the location and the project as efficiently as possible. They will always make sure that you are happy with the proposal and the process before going ahead.

After the installation, the team will also test it to ensure that it is working properly and to the level the company and customer expect. There will also be a maintenance agreement put in place, to ensure that the fire alarm is up to scratch and working throughout the years. Security systems are an investment and when it comes to fires, they can strike anywhere. Fire alarms need to have a constant presence in the workplace as you may not have an incident for months and maybe years. Forgetting to regularly test and maintain a system can cause it to stop working leading to possible serious ramifications.

The safety of yourself, your colleagues and your customers will be of utmost importance. Risks of fires should be constantly educated so everyone working in your building is aware of how a fire can occur with the risks that are in the environment. No matter how well-educated everyone is, these issues can still occur. Having effective working fire alarms are the best ways to make everyone aware of any fires that occur.

All of our systems are up to standard following the guides of BS5839, EN-54 and BAFE SP203-1. With these three standards combined, it provides a triangle of reassurance so you can be sure that we are installing the right equipment correctly. 

No business or building is the same so find a team that will be able to access every tiny detail when protecting your business. Think smart when investing in a proper fire alarm system service and get in touch with our expert team here at Bayley Security today.