Fire Alarm Systems Archives

The use of CO detectors: where are they best utilised in fire alarm systems?

|Date: 8 May, 2025

The use of CO detectors: where are they best utilised in fire alarm systems?

Matt Parton, Product Development Manager with leading fire and security solutions supplier, ESP, looks at ...

Matt Parton, Product Development Manager with leading fire and security solutions supplier, ESP, looks at the use of CO detectors and where they may be best utilised in fire alarm systems. The smoke g ...

8 May, 2025
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New video highlights benefits of a partnership approach to fire safety

|Date: 6 June, 2024

New video highlights benefits of a partnership approach to fire safety

A video produced by a Siemens Building Products partner is illustrating the importance of manufacturers a ...

A video produced by a Siemens Building Products partner is illustrating the importance of manufacturers and installers working closely together to realise the optimum solutions for protecting building ...

6 June, 2024
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Smoke alarm installations: The hidden requirement in BS 7671 | Aico

|Date: 15 May, 2024

Smoke alarm installations: The hidden requirement in BS 7671 | Aico

Michael Coupland of Aico offers advice to ensure you’re not caught off-guard in the future. Even if you’r ...

Michael Coupland of Aico offers advice to ensure you’re not caught off-guard in the future. Even if you’re familiar with BS 7671 and the electrical wiring regulations, you might be missing a crucial d ...

15 May, 2024
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What will fire detectors and alarm systems look like in a net-zero future? | Apollo

|Date: 6 May, 2024

What will fire detectors and alarm systems look like in a net-zero future? | Apollo

Vicky Wells, Sustainability Manager at Apollo, looks at what the future might hold for fire detectors and ...

Vicky Wells, Sustainability Manager at Apollo, looks at what the future might hold for fire detectors and alarm systems as we continue on the path towards a net-zero planet. While the fire safety indu ...

6 May, 2024
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WisuAlarm brand set to unveil in UK & Ireland with launch webinar

|Date: 21 February, 2024

WisuAlarm brand set to unveil in UK & Ireland with launch webinar

Taking place on Wednesday February 28th, the webinar is open to all. WisuAlarm by Dahua Technology is a n ...

Taking place on Wednesday February 28th, the webinar is open to all. WisuAlarm by Dahua Technology is a new brand that will offer professionals a range of world class heat, smoke, carbon monoxide and ...

21 February, 2024
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NICEIC boosts training portfolio with four new Level 3 qualifications

|Date: 14 December, 2023

NICEIC boosts training portfolio with four new Level 3 qualifications

NICEIC has bolstered its extensive training portfolio by launching four new Level 3 qualifications with a ...

NICEIC has bolstered its extensive training portfolio by launching four new Level 3 qualifications with awarding body EAL. The newcomers cover electrical energy storage systems (EESS), electric vehicl ...

14 December, 2023
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Scottish Fire & Rescue Service introduces new ‘Call Challenge’ policy to combat false alarms

|Date: 2 August, 2023

Scottish Fire & Rescue Service introduces new ‘Call Challenge’ policy to combat false alarms

From 1 July 2023 the Scottish Fire & Rescue Service is adopting a new ‘Call Challenge’ policy whereby ...

From 1 July 2023 the Scottish Fire & Rescue Service is adopting a new ‘Call Challenge’ policy whereby it will stop attending automatic fire alarm (AFA) call outs to commercial premises, such as fa ...

2 August, 2023
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ESP offers new fire training session

|Date: 10 April, 2023

ESP offers new fire training session

ESP is boosting its free training sessions for contractors with the addition of a training day specifical ...

ESP is boosting its free training sessions for contractors with the addition of a training day specifically designed for its MAGDUO Two-Wire Fire Alarm System. The MAGDUO system is aimed at small to m ...

10 April, 2023
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Dr Zzeus Q&A: Is an L1 fire alarm system supposed to have detectors everywhere?

|Date: 24 February, 2023

Dr Zzeus Q&A: Is an L1 fire alarm system supposed to have detectors everywhere?

In this regular column, ‘Dr Zzeus’ Tom Brookes, MD of Zzeus Training and chairman of the FSA, will answer ...

In this regular column, ‘Dr Zzeus’ Tom Brookes, MD of Zzeus Training and chairman of the FSA, will answer your questions related to fire safety compliance. This month’s question covers fire detectors. ...

24 February, 2023
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The importance of maintaining signal integrity for life safety systems | Scolmore

|Date: 9 January, 2023

The importance of maintaining signal integrity for life safety systems | Scolmore

Jake Green, Head of Technical Engagement with Scolmore Group, considers the necessity of maintaining sign ...

Jake Green, Head of Technical Engagement with Scolmore Group, considers the necessity of maintaining signal integrity for life safety services such as fire alarm systems and emergency lighting systems ...

9 January, 2023
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