Every industry is full of jargon and shorthand and the security and fire protection industries are no exception.
Items in this FAQ section are designed to give a translation and explanation of some of the more commonly encountered terms. You will also find a Knowledge Base of articles that provide fuller information on various topics relating to our industry.
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Change of use, increased stock levels, increased risk or a change in Insurer's requirements can all result in a need to install a fire suppression system into an existing property, and it can raise very real problems. Major disruption to the operation of a business while the installation is carried out can be costly, both directly and in lost production.
Read More >> When we are talking to customers, we are often asked if installing intruder alarms and CCTV systems means that there is less need to worry about making the property physically secure. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Read More >> When we are talking to customers, we are often asked if installing intruder alarms and CCTV systems means that there is less need to worry about making the property physically secure. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Read More >> As you might expect, this is a complex area and one subject to understandable concern on the part of the general public.
Broadly speaking a CCTV system which covers areas to which the general public would legitimately have access, should be registered with the data protection agency if the images from the system cameras are being recorded.
Read More >> ACPO Association of Chief Police Officers
The Police organisation that issues the regulations pertaining to the installation, recording and operation of intruder alarms, particularly those requiring police response.
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