Wired Vs Wireless Fire Alarms: A Comprehensive Guide for Businesses
Ensuring the safety of your business is paramount, and choosing the right fire alarm system plays a crucial role in achieving maximum security. Here at Sygma, we are experts in fire alarm system design, installation and maintenance. In this detailed guide, we will explore the nuances of wired vs wireless fire alarm systems to help […]
BS 5839-1: The British Standard for Fire Alarm Installation
Introduction to BS 5839-1: The British Standard for Fire Alarm Installation In a world where building safety is paramount, adhering to established standards is crucial. The British Standard for Fire Alarm Installation, also known as BS 5839-1, is a definitive guideline designed to ensure the effective implementation of fire alarm systems in commercial buildings. […]
Fire Alarm Service and Maintenance Checklist
Fire alarms play a crucial role in safeguarding lives and property, making it essential for businesses to ensure their systems are properly maintained and functional. This blog highlights the significance of regular testing and maintenance of fire alarm systems to guarantee their proper functionality. By investing in a comprehensive fire alarm service and maintenance plan, […]
Prevention of False Alarms
1. Training Try to keep the number of people who operate the system to a minimum and ensure that anyone using your alarm system, including guests and service people, have been properly trained in its use. They should know the passwords, be able to to arm / disarm the system and know how to […]
Main Types of Fire Alarm Systems
There are five main types of fire alarm systems. Each will have its application within the design process, and the correct identification for the most appropriate system is critical to ensuring buildings get the best possible active fire detection system installed. The five categories can be divided into conventional fire alarm systems, hybrid two-wire conventional […]
How Capable is your Competent Person?
An important part of the Regulatory Reform Order is that measures are put in place to ensure that the risks of injury or fire are reduced as far as reasonably possible by ensuring that they are installed and maintained properly. This is expanded in British Standard 5839-1:2017 (the guide published by the British Government on […]
Fire Doors in commercial premises
Passive fire protection for commercial premises A fire door is a door that has been specifically designed to withstand fire damage for a set duration of time. They provide passive fire safety by allowing the building to compartmentalise, which delays the spread of fire into other areas of the building and prevents evacuation paths being […]
Are Wireless Fire Systems Safe?
Like with anything these days, wireless fire systems have been around the block once or twice – and had their fair share of speed bumps along the way. Since their inception in the mid 80’s, they have been slowly building traction, and with the more recent leaps made in radio technology, they have really started […]
Do I Need a Fire Risk Assessment
In short, YES! We’re joking (well, not entirely). Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the government took steps to amalgamate all fire safety legislation into one, simple(ish) piece of legislation that is designed to be more suited to the needs of modern businesses. The order applies to virtually all premises and covers nearly […]
BS5839: British Standard for Fire Detection Systems – 2017 Update
2017 has seen the introduction of an update to the British Standard for Fire Detection Systems. The update, released on the 1st September includes 25 changes to the standard. Below some of the key changes have been identified: Video Fire Detection (VFD): VFD is developing at an extremely fast pace, with new and more accurate […]