As a business owner, you are required by law to have 'an appropriate fire detection system' and fire protection procedures in place within a commercial building. This can include fire alarms. In the case of a fire, a fire alarm provides a clear way for a fire to be detected and for others to be warned.
What is a Commercial Building?
A commercial building is where for-profit activity takes place. Buildings such as offices, retail spaces and warehouses can be defined as a commercial building.
Do Businesses Need Fire Alarms?
As a business and property owner, you have a level of duty and responsibility to your employees. One of the things you are responsible for is your employee's safety. Fire alarms save lives in the event of a fire, therefore it is a legal requirement to have one in your commercial building.
Not only do fire alarms save lives, but they also keep people safe by giving ample warning in the event of an emergency. If you'd also like to take precautions to protect your commercial building, a fire alarm can reduce damage to your building by giving warning when there's a risk of fire damage.
Fire Alarm Systems
What Fire Alarm Do I Need?
The fire alarm that your business needs depends on the premises. Some fire security systems are better suited to different buildings, which is why we develop bespoke fire alarms and security systems at IDS. This is to ensure that your business's fire security solution is tailored to your building's needs and requirements.
According to the UK Fire Alarm Regulations, your business needs 'an appropriate fire detection system'. At IDS, we maintain and install our fire alarms in accordance with BS 5839-1 - the UK fire safety standard on best practices for fire alarm systems for commercial buildings.
Does Your Business Need a Fire Alarm System?
If you’d like to find out more information about exactly how IDS fire alarm systems can benefit you, why not reach out today for a FREE security survey? One of our experienced engineers will conduct a bespoke survey of your property and issue a unique report with their professional opinion as to what fire alarm will best benefit you.
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