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Products & Services
Intruder Alarms (SSAIB Accredited)

Premises security

External perimeter security

Reporting Locally, Remotely or via Central Station

Beams for perimeter coverage

CCTV (SSAIB Accredited)

Static camera systems or Event triggered CCTV

Monitoring equipment:

  • Local (security lodge)
  • Remote via off site security or Central Station
  • Portable via Mobile phone technology
Access Control (SSAIB Accredited)

Door Entry Control Audio or Video

Individual Door system

Networked integrated system with or without PC Management

Gates and Barriers

Cover Plus

What is cover plus?

Your Domestic Security System is without a doubt one of the most important additions you will have made or had made to your home. Coverplus makes sure that your system remains that way and can be relied upon at all times.

What is Covered?

Once your domestic security system has been accepted for Coverplus you will simply have peace of mind that your system is covered for :

  • 24 Hour Callout
  • 365 Days a year
  • Parts subject to manufaturer's warranty
  • No callout charges

What is not covered?

The only occasions that your security system is not covered is when it has suffered deliberate or accidental damage, or damage by storm or flooding, all of which is covered by normal household contents insurance.

For more information on Coverplus please do not hesitate to contact us.

Fire Alarms

Conventional Zoned Alarm

Analogue Addressable

Voice Evacuation

Gas Detection

Nurse Call

Wired and Radio based

Remote for use with Care in the Community

Disabled Toilet Alarm

Lone Worker

Radio based panic button or man down detection

Wired bleep test / dead man's handle

Telephone Systems

PSTN, ISDN, Digital and Analogue & VoIP

Computer Network

Local Area Networks Cat5, Fibre Optic

Communications via RS232 / RS485

Wide Area Networks Including Internet and Intranet

Broadband connectivity

Audio

Zoned and Integrated Audio for both

Public Address or Background Music

Induction Loop (Hearing Aid Systems)

Paging

Text Paging

Alphanumeric Paging

Tone Paging

Industrial

Single Phase

Three Phase

Integrated Machines

Ventilation control

Lighting system design and installation

Panel installations

Commercial

HVAC Control

Un-interruptible Power Supply Systems

Computer room power systems

Night club sound and lighting systems

DMX512 lighting and control installations

Domestic

Lighting and power

Energy Saving

Lighting brightness control

Motor load control

Power factor correction

Time control

Building occupancy detection

Risk Assessments

Fire Risk Assessment Legislation

HAVE YOU CARRIED OUT YOUR STAFF TRAINING AND FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT YET? ARE YOU AWARE OF THE CHANGES IN LAW REGARDING FIRE SAFETY THAT CAME IN TO PRACTICE FROM OCTOBER 1ST 2006?

The order which was approved by parliament in June 2006will affect ALL NON-DOMESTIC BUILDINGS IN ENGLAND & WALES.

The new law will affect anyone who is responsible for business premises, an employer, self- employed with a business premises a charity or voluntary organisation or a contractor with a degree of control over any premises.

The main requirement is that employers and building owners should carry out a fire risk assessment record these findings and act on the findings.

Enforcing authorities (usually fire authorities) will be inspecting premises to make sure you comply.

New fire safety legislation

Fire risk assessment is no longer an option under this new legislation

  • you must carry out a fire risk assessment of your entire work place
  • you must provide adequate provisions for people with disability
  • you must provide and maintain adequate fire precautions

YOU MUST RECORD YOUR ENTIRE FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT:

  • Prevention of fire
  • Escape from fire
  • Communication of fire
  • Confinement of fire
  • Suppression of fire

YOU MUST RECORD YOUR FIRE LOG BOOK

YOU MUST RECORD YOUR STAFF TRAINING RECORDS YOUR FIRE EQUIPMENT & RECORDS YOU MUST RECORD YOUR EMERGENCY PLAN

YOU MUST RECORD YOUR ACTION PLAN

Procedures :
We cannot carry out a fire risk assessment on premises which are still undergoing construction work/material changes. The assessment will be based on the premises as seen, therefore if the premises are incomplete, the fire risk assessment will not be valid once work has finished and a further fire risk assessment will need to be carried out and this would be at additional cost. If you are unsure if your premises are ready, please contact us to discuss, as there is a cancellation fee if we cannot complete the assessment.

Pre-visit document check list :

ITEM YES / NO COMMENTS
Fire Brigade visits
Enforcement Notices
Fire Incidents (Any incident even if resolved without brigade attendance)
Copy of previous Fire Risk assessment
Fire Safety Policy
Emergency Plan
Staff training records
Basic
Fire Warden/Marshall
Gas Test Certificates
Electrical (fixed wire) Certificates
Portable Appliance (PAT) Testing records
Maintenance records:
Fire Alarms
Emergency Lighting
Extinguishers
Lifts (Elevators)
Door maintenance log
- In-tumescent fire & smoke seals
- Self-closers
- Automatic closers (Dorguard etc.)
Lightning protection
Dry/Wet Risers
Other heating appliances (HVAC)
Fixed Fire Protection Systems - Wet Chemical (kitchens)
Fire Dampers

What to expect
On the day of the appointment our Inspector will:

  • Arrive and make himself known to the “responsible person”.
  • He/she will ask to see and spend about ten minutes reviewing all fire related documentation (See table above for a checklist).
  • He/she will then conduct a comprehensive inspection of ALL relevant areas. During this time the Inspector will take notes, as well as photographs, to help illustrate points raised in the report.
  • Prior to leaving our Inspector will offer a debrief of his/her findings.

The Fire Risk Assessment report, Fire Safety Policy*, Emergency Plan* and log book, are emailed after receipt of payment, to the “responsible person”. (*if required)

Pre-visit PDF Assessment Legislation PDF

Fire Extinguishers

Fire Extinguisher Servicing

Fire extinguishers require stringent maintenance to ensure they will work when needed, or are more importantly, safe. Fire extinguishers are pressurised vessels that can explode when corroded or damaged, and have been know to cause serious injury and even death.

There are 2 types of maintenance procedures:

  • Basic inspection by the user;
  • and Maintenance by competent person.
  1. British Standard 5306-3:2000 covers the maintenance of portable fire extinguishers, and recommends that “regular visual inspections of all portable fire extinguishers be carried out by the user or user’s representative. The frequency of inspections by the user should be not less than monthly and, when circumstances require, inspections should be carried out more frequently”.

    Inspections should include checks that each extinguisher:

    • Is located in the designated place;
    • Is unobstructed, visible and its operating instructions face outwards; Has operating instructions which are clean and legible;
    • Is not obviously damaged;
    • Has a reading in the operable range or position of any pressure gauge or indicator fitted;
    • Has seals and tamper indicators which are not broken or missing.
  2. Maintenance should be carried out by a competent person (usually a specialist contractor) 12 months after installation of a new extinguisher, and at 12 monthly intervals thereafter. The following chart shows the basic types & frequency of maintenance:
Extinguisher type Basic service Extended service Overhaul & recharge
Water & foam Annually 5 yearly
Powder Annually 5 yearly
CO2 Annually 5 yearly 10 yearly

Download our Extinguishers PDF

Integrity Test

Fire Training

Emergency Lighting

For use with general system failure or escape route

Self contained integral battery units

Central battery systems

Self testing systems available

Protect your Property

We can offer a new installation, an upgrade of your system or simply a takeover of your current security system. With over 28 years experience in the Security industry we can offer a professional, personal and friendly service.

For more information on our products and services give us a call today 0121 270 6819 to read more visit the link below.

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