October 2023
As a trusted fire alarm company, Lynx Fire & Security take our responsibility to safeguard your commercial property seriously. Our reliable team of commercial fire alarm system fitting specialists operate throughout Kettering, Corby, Northampton and the surrounding counties to provide smoke alarm installation and maintenance services.
We aim to install fire alarms with early detection features, quick response times and 24/7 protection in order to reassure you and your employees. In this article, we will to demonstrate how the correct smoke alarm procedures can drastically improve your team’s overall sense of safety and enhance your business’ longevity.
Are Smoke Alarms Essential for my Business?
According to the London Fire Brigade, ‘current UK fire alarm regulations state that all business premises must have an appropriate fire detection system’ – making it a legal requirement.
However, smoke alarms do more than just check a mandatory box. From playing an intrinsic role in protecting your assets to safeguarding your employees, a fire alarm installation provides you with peace of mind.
Benefits of Fire Alarm Installations and Maintenance
We understand that the initial investment of a commercial smoke alarm can be daunting, which is why it makes it so important to understand what makes them beneficial in the first place.
Alongside protecting your property from fire damage, minimising the lasting effects of a fire and safeguarding the lives of your employees, commercial fire alarm systems have many secondary benefits, including:
- A well-serviced and maintained alarm could potentially lower insurance costs
- A fire alarm that signals to an ARC means activity at your commercial property is under continuous surveillance
- You can integrate all security and fire systems together to fully safeguard your premises
Types of Smoke Alarm Systems
There are two main types of fire alarm systems – conventional and addressable. At Lynx Fire and Security, we survey your property in order to determine which system suits your requirements best, this decision is usually based on the following information:
- Conventional Fire Alarm Systems
Conventional fire alarms are analogue, wired systems that use an electric current to send signals to the control panel from the devices within individually wired zones.
When the environmental conditions increase to a certain extent – i.e. smoke, increase in temperature – the flow of the current changes, resulting in a fire alarm activation.
- Perfect for smaller buildings, such as offices or retail outlets
- Addressable Fire Alarm Systems
Addressable fire alarms have a main control panel digitally connected to devices in a loop. This allows each of the devices to send signals to the control panel using binary.
An addressable fire alarm makes it easier to pinpoint the exact area of activation, especially beneficial in a larger building.
- Ideal for complexes, schools or larger buildings such as hospitals
If you would like to explore further information on how Lynx Fire & Security can design, fit or service your commercial fire alarm, get in touch using our enquiry form. Alternatively, you can reach a member of our friendly team via telephone 0800 998 1303 or email [email protected] during our working hours – we always aim to respond as quickly as possible.
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Common Customer Queries
1. What types of systems does Lynx install and maintain?
We offer systems for both commercial and domestic properties.
For commercial properties, we can install and maintain Intruder Alarms, Fire Alarms, CCTV Systems and Access Control Systems/Door Access Systems. We also offer Emergency Lighting System maintenance for commercial buildings if already attending to conduct preventative maintenance on other systems.
For domestic premises, we offer installations and maintenance of Intruder Alarms and CCTV Systems. Access systems can also be installed in homes.
2. How do I know if my alarm battery needs changing?
If your back-up panel battery is starting to run low, your alarm system should begin by telling you on the panel or keypad (this may include a flashing light). As time goes on and the battery becomes critical, your system may start beeping to alert you or the sounder inside may activate.
3. What accreditations does Lynx have?
Lynx Fire & Security are ISO 9001 quality assured and are accredited by the following regulatory manufacturing and trade bodies:
- NSI NACOSS Gold
- NSI Fire Gold
- Fire Industry Association
- BAFE Fire Safety Register
- Trading Standards Approved with Buy with Confidence
4. Why should I consider integrating my fire alarm and my security system?
Integrating these can help your systems be more dependable, especially while away. This solution enhances safety through faster emergency responses and also provides a unified view of events from a single interface. Overall, integrating systems can increase safety and should be considered – Lynx can help you through this process.
Check out our FAQ's page for more.