Aug 26, 2023 · The prices of all extinguishers vary widely according to supplier, so purchasers are advised to shop around. The future cost of servicing will also need to be taken into consideration. Some firms charge for installation and commissioning, but they should be supplied with a 5-year warranty and mounting brackets included.

Sep 26, 2023 · To put it simply, fire doors save lives. Here, IFSEC Insider provides a useful beginner’s guide to fire doors, their purpose, and crucial features to bear in mind when specifying, installing or purchasing them as part of a passive fire protection strategy.

Jan 30, 2024 · Video surveillance technology has evolved over the past decade, and significant opportunities have now opened up for video users, as well as installers and integrators. Those who embrace the transformation of video – from single application security technology to a solution that leverages AI and the cloud to help users meet wider business challenges – will reap considerable benefits.

Nov 26, 2024 · Access control Webinar: Navigating the Evolution of Physical Access Control: Trends, Technologies, and Challenges. June 27, 2024. As organizations adapt to evolving security landscapes and workplace dynamics, the realm of physical access control is undergoing a significant transformation.

Jun 27, 2019 · Information security has come a very long way over the past half a century. Starting out as a bit of a practical joke between colleagues back in the 1960s, the steady rise of technology in the years that have followed has now made information security a huge modern-day issue – and you don’t have to look too hard to find out why.

Jan 25, 2021 · Avoiding financial losses and theft: It is estimated that commercial burglaries on small businesses amount to losses of £12.9 billion a year in the UK. Mitigating property damage: It is not uncommon to find your property has been damaged as burglars have attempted to gain access to your business.; Preventing lost time due to repairs: Repairing this damage can sometimes lead to business ...

Oct 25, 2016 · Aimed at addressing issues of shrinkage and internal theft, training organisation Skills for Security has recently introduced a two-day ‘investigative interviewing’ course on carrying out internal investigations – from planning interviews, handling witnesses, taking appropriate notes, and dealing with representatives, through to coming up …

A fire sprinkler system is a simple, but key, active component of a domestic or commercial building’s fire protection system. Installed in ceilings or side walls, the system consists of a water supply, a water distribution piping system and sprinkler heads.

Jun 22, 2023 · Writing for IFSEC Insider, Chris Francis, Chief Engineer at Alerter Group, explores some common queries about Emergency Voice Communication systems and what a compliant system should look like.

Mar 9, 2019 · However, there are some devices that promise to detect both CO and smoke. These combination alarms are said to provide the protection of two separate devices in one system, with sensing technologies that work together …