Fire safety is a very important subject - it truly is a matter of life and death. Homes and commercial premises both require certain measures to ensure that, in the event of a fire, the dangers to human life are kept to a minimum.

We specialise in fire protection systems here at IDS, but how much do you know about fire safety? Read our infographic to make sure you understand how to make your property safe:

Infographic Transcript

Research shows that buildings burn faster now than ever before:

• 30 years ago you would have approximately 17 minutes to escape a house fire
• Nowadays you can have less than 5!

Fire exit: Always know where public fire exits are and the safest way to evacuate your house if there is a fire.

Make sure you have a fire alarm installed and test the ones you do have.

2/3 fire deaths happen in homes with no smoke or fire alarms or have alarms that don't work.

Fire alarms should be tested once a month and have their batteries changed once a year

Be sure to take all the correct safety precautions by installing the right fire alarm!

You should have a smoke alarm on every floor of your home.

Which Fire Alarm Do You Need?

Conventional Fire Alarms

• Can tell you which zone a fire is in
• Great for small buildings with low risk of fire hazards

Wireless Fire Alarms

• Wirelessly links the alarm panel with sensitive sensors
• Ideal for buildings where wires aren't suitable such as temporary locations

Addressable Fire Alarms

• Ideal for large spaces with a higher risk of fire
• Can tell you the exact location of the fire

Biggest Fire Hazards

• Cooking
• Unattended Flames
• Faulty Electrical Systems
• Heating

If you want to know which security system would best protect your business learn more at www.ids-securityltd.co.uk

In order to keep your premises secure, you need to be able to control who can open which doors. Perhaps you need an access control system at your front entrance to prevent unauthorised personnel from getting in at all, or perhaps you merely need to restrict access to certain parts of your building (e.g. 'staff only' areas in a shop).

Door access solutions from IDS

Whatever you need, we at IDS Security Systems Ltd can provide a state-of-the-art door access system to meet your requirements. Our suppliers include such well-known industry names as Legrand, Paxton and Cotag, and we are able to supply and install a wide variety of technologies, including:

• Key fobs
• Contactless smart cards
• Biometric readers
• Audio/visual entry systems

Our access control systems are used in all kinds of different places, from shops and offices to schools, farms, government buildings and beyond. We can also supply door entry systems for flats and other residential properties.

Click here to request a FREE, no-obligation quote for your door access system >

IDS Security Systems Ltd are based in Cardiff, but we install security systems throughout South Wales and the South West.

If you'd prefer to speak to us on the phone, please give us a call on 029 20 753 251.