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In the UK, a listed building is a structure of particular architectural and/or historic interest that deserves special protection. A listed building may not be demolished, extended or altered without special permission from the local planning authority. These buildings are often used as museums, stately homes, churches and cathedrals, castles and palaces, but can also […]
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Warehouses are buildings that are used to store goods. Manufacturers, importers, exporters, wholesalers and more all use warehouses to keep products. They are usually very large, plain buildings in industrial parks on the outskirts of cities, towns and villages. Goods stored in warehouses can include anything from raw materials, spare parts and components to packing […]
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Wireless fire detection systems provide a wide range of additional benefits over their hardwired counterparts. Modern wireless fire detection technology can be just as reliable, secure and cost-effective as hardwired detection, but only requires minimal wiring. This means that a comprehensive and sophisticated fire detection system can be installed very quickly, with little or no […]
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Schools, colleges and universities are educational institutions. They provide learning environments and spaces for students and come in all shapes and sizes. Education facilities can serve just a few students and faculty members, or thousands of students and faculty members and can welcome other visitors and personnel on a daily basis. Therefore, it is essential […]
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Requirements for Smoke Detection Testing What Needs to be Tested? Based on the recommendations within BS 5839 Part 1 for the testing of a fire detection and fire alarm system, all fire detection and alarm devices should be functionally tested annually. Further to this, a sample of fire detection devices should be tested periodically (typically […]
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