Going on holiday should mean rest and relaxation, but at the same time, leaving your home unoccupied for days on end can be a huge source of anxiety. That’s why we have compiled a list of our top tips for keeping your home secure while you’re away this summer, so that you can enjoy your time on the beach with a piña colada, knowing your home will be exactly the same when you return.
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Whether you own or rent, everyone deserves to live in a home where they feel safe. That’s why at IDS Security we have specialised in the design, installation and continuous maintenance of security systems for more than two decades.
In this blog, we will unpack what security systems are best for rental properties so that whether you’re a landlord or a tenant, you can ensure that your rental property is protected from burglars and thieves.
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Fire extinguishers are a small but crucial part of any fire safety plan in any environment. They save hundreds of lives and homes each year yet most of us are unaware of what the regulations surrounding them are.
Does every home and business need a fire extinguisher? This blog will unpack the legislation surrounding fire extinguishers and explain which buildings require these life-saving tools.
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According to Statista, the number of burglary offences recorded in England and Wales dropped off massively between 2002/03 and 2019/20.
- In 2002/03, the total number of burglaries in England and Wales stood at approximately 890,100.
- By 2019/20, the total number stood at around 365,000 - a whopping 525,000 difference!
With such a huge change in the number of burglaries occurring, it's fair for homeowners to ask whether or not they even need a home security system. Well, we at IDS Security Systems believe - despite the significant drop in burglaries over the last 15 years or so - that an efficient and effective home security system is still worth investing in.
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In order to protect your home or business from the risk of fire, you're going to need to install an effective fire alarm system. Now, we all know that a fire alarm alerts you when there is a potential fire or an irregular amount of smoke in your property, but how do they actually work? And what makes a fire alarm different from a regular smoke alarm? IDS Security is here to let you know!
Smoke alarms
First of all, we need to understand that a fire alarm system isn't complete without a smoke alarm. A smoke alarm is a key part of a fire alarm system - it is the sensor that first detects the possibility of a fire in your home or business through increased levels of smoke. This tiny device, packed with electronics and small amounts of radioactive material, is responsible for reducing the number of fire deaths by half since its widespread adoption in commercial and domestic settings.
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