Apollo Series 65 Range Now Available
New to Discount Fire Supplies’ stock of conventional fire detectors and bases is the Apollo Series 65 range. Each detector in this range incorporates reliable, proven fire sensing technology while making use of advances in materials and electronics.
Escape Route Emergency Lighting
Designing An Emergency Lighting System: Part 5 Once the essential emergency lighting areas have been covered you should review all escape routes to see if any additional lights are required to ensure that minimum luminance levels have been met for safe escape route usage.
Essential Emergency Lighting
Designing An Emergency Lighting System: Part 4 There are several essential areas that require emergency lighting that you will have to pay attention to when you are completing you emergency lighting plan.
Emergency Exit Sign Guidelines
Designing An Emergency Lighting System: Part 3 For your emergency lighting system to conform to fire and safety regulations you need to ensure that exit signs are the correct format and size and that they are illuminated correctly. BS 5266 Part 7 states ‘Signs which are provided at all exits intended to be used in […]
Locating Your Emergency Lighting
Designing An Emergency Lighting System: Part 2 When planning an emergency lighting system it is important to consider the areas you will be highlighting with your emergency lights.
Designing An Emergency Lighting System
Part 1: Legislation Emergency lighting provides illumination of escape routes in emergency situations, such as the loss of power during a fire. When planning an emergency lighting system there are many things you must take into consideration including fire legislation, safety standards compliance, ease of use and maintenance.
Fire Alarm System Kits
If you are planning your first fire alarm system or you are looking for a comprehensive selection of devices for a small fire alarm system installation, a fire alarm kit could be the perfect solution. Fire alarm kits generally comprise all of the equipment and devices you need to get an alarm system started – […]
Fined For Takeaway Shop Fire Breaches
There has been a recent influx in the news of stories about shop-owners being fined for poor fire safety in the accommodation above their shops.
Fireworks Fire Safety
At this time of year it seems there are fireworks going off every night of the week! If you’re planning a fireworks display or a bonfire for any of the seasonal celebrations please take note of our quick fireworks fire safety guide.