Energy efficient emergency lighting
Energy efficiency is a big deal. As the world is becoming ever more aware of the impact our energy use has on the planet more and more businesses are turning to energy-efficient light sources in a bid to reduce their carbon footprint.
New Emergency Lighting Industry Article
We’ve just added a new industry article to our website on emergency lighting. The article identifies key areas for you to consider when planning an emergency lighting system and also explains some aspects and terms you may not yet be familiar with.
Fire Destroys Falmouth Hotel
It has been reported that a popular beach front hotel in the popular tourist destination of Falmouth has been completely gutted by fire.
What is BS 5839?
British Standard (BS) 5839 is a guide on the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire detection and fire alarm systems. This code of practice should be referred to whenever a fire alarm system project is underway. BS5839 contains guidance on fire alarm protection systems only – this means the detection of fire and the […]
Manufacturer Spotlight: Apollo Fire Detectors
Huvo (formerly Discount Fire Supplies) stock a wide range of fire detectors produced by many different manufacturers. Apollo is one such manufacturer, they supply us with XP95 fire detectors and Series 65 fire detectors.
Manchester Hotel Manager Guilty of 10 Fire Safety Offences
Sultan Chaudhry, manager of the White Lodge Hotel in the Salford area of Manchester, has been found guilty of ten offences under the Regulatory Reform (fire Safety) order 2005.
Fire Alarm System Complexity
The complexity of fire alarm systems varies greatly. A system could be as simple as one or two manual call points with a few detectors and sounders over two rooms or it could comprise several buildings with multiple rooms and hundreds of detection and warning devices.
False Alarms Impede Fire Safety
False alarms can cost money, time and even lives if the fire brigade is preventing from attending a real fire.
Fire Protection, Prevention or Precaution?
What are the differences between fire protection, fire prevention and fire precaution?