Preparing Your Business for Winter: Fire, Electrical & Security Safety Checklist

Winter is the toughest seasons for business premises. Cold weather, dark evenings and higher energy use all increase the risk of faults, breakdowns and safety issues.

If your systems aren’t properly maintained, it only takes on failure to cause major disruption.

Now is the time to check everything’s ready:
Here’s a simple winter safety checklist designed for UK business owners, and how Sygma can help keep your site safe, compliant and fully operational.

Heating systems, decorations and higher energy demand make fire prevention critical during winter.

What to do:

• Test your fire alarm system, older devices or outdated servicing schedules are common causes of faults.
• Check emergency lighting works, dark evenings mean you’ll rely on it more.
• Make sure fire extinguishers are in-date and placed where needed.
• Keep escape routes clear from storage or seasonal stock.
• Review your fire risk assessment if your layout or activities have changed.

Sygma can:
Design, install and service fire alarm systems to make sure they meet the latest standards, keeping your building legally compliant and protected.

Longer nights can lead to more break-ins and vandalism, especially for sites that close after dark.

What to do:

• Check your CCTV cameras and ensure they capture clear images at night.
• Test intruder alarms and confirm the monitoring system is working.
• Review access control permissions, remove old staff cards and update user lists.
• Ensure floodlights and motion sensors are working around the entrances and car parks.

Sygma can:
Install and maintain complete security systems, including CCTV, access control and intruder alarms, all configured for your site’s specific needs.

Winter means heavier electrical use from heating, lighting and equipment. That extra load can reveal hidden faults.

What to do:

• Check your last EICR report (Electrical Installation Condition Report), they’re usually valid for five years in commercial premises.
• Test emergency lighting batteries and replace where needed.
• Make sure sockets and distribution boards show no signs of overheating.
• PAT test any portable heaters before use.
• Keep staff aware of electrical safety when plugging in extra devices.

Sygma can:
Carry out full EICR testing, electrical maintenance, EV charger installs and solar solutions to cut your long-term energy costs.

Booking winter maintenance now means you’re not calling for emergency repairs later. Sygma engineers provide planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across all systems, identifying issues before they become costly problems.

We handle:

• Fire alarm testing and certification
• CCTV and intruder system servicing
• Electrical inspection, testing and repairs
• Emergency lighting checks
• Solar and EV charging system maintenance

• Fully qualified engineers (BAFE & NICEIC certified)
• One provider for fire, security and electrical, no need for multiple contractors.
• Expert support for all business types; offices, retail, industrial and commercial.
• Fast response times and clear, honest advice.

Take Action Today

Don’t wait for a fault, false alarm or power cut.
Book your winter safety check with Sygma now and keep your business running safely all season.