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Our latest news provides you with a summary of news articles, we share fire safety and security tips and advice, helping your business to stay safe and secure.
25 Years Of Teamwork
Celebrating 25 Years of Teamwork! How it all began... SS Systems all started with Ron Stokes, with a passion for new technology, a great wealth of engineering knowledge and a client focused ethic, he gave a fantastic foundation to pass over to the next generation. Where we are today... Now in our 25th year, we are a growing team of 35 compromising of the best knowledge and experience our industry has to offer. Over our journey engineers have become managers, apprentices have become fully fledged, as well as witnessing internal individual promotions, it has been an honour to watch us all grow and develop. This teamwork has contributed to the great dynamic we have today, in both the administrative team and our engineers with the integration of knowledge from enquiry & design, through to operational logistics and most importantly, always striving to exceed client expectation on customer service. Every one of the team offer something unique in delivering a common goal, keeping our clients, their assets, and properties safe and secure. Thank you to all of you, whether you are only just starting out [...]
The benefits of Fire and Intruder Monitoring within Manufacturing
SS Systems work with several partners to ensure we can offer you a monitoring solution that integrates with your onsite Fire and Security Systems. Adding or upgrading fire and alarm monitoring to existing systems can make all the difference in the response time to a potential threat. The faster the response to a fire or intruder threat, the less damage is caused to your business. When considering the high value of manufacturing equipment, on site stock, and the cost of disruption to production, we understand the importance of keeping your fire and security risk to a minimum. With the assistance of monitoring, you can have peace of mind knowing your covered day and night by an experienced team, trained in the event of a potential threat. How Monitoring Works Our Service team will choose the right solution to meet your requirements A signal is sent from your premises to a secure alarm receiving centre The signal is received and actioned accordingly by: Contacting the emergency services if required Contacting your nominated responder The Benefits of 24/7 Fire and Intruder Alarm Monitoring with SS [...]
A Modern Approach To Fire Alarm Managment
The heritage sector has a vast range of properties to protect and manage, Nimbus can be a great management tool and give you a modern approach to Fire Alarm Management. The Nimbus cloud-based remote fire alarm management solution offers visibility of your entire portfolio of fire systems, anywhere, anytime. Access is provided via mobile app or web browser, regardless of fire panel type or manufacturer. The Nimbus gateway is a simple and quick add-on to any fire panel and connects via an existing internet service or the on-board mobile network service. Making it a great choice for unmanned and remote locations, as well as multiple site management. Some of the benefits Access the infinite Data from anywhere Connects to multiple fire alarm control panels Instant event notifications Reduce wasted time and money from unconfirmed fire events Stay compliant with automated testing and service notifications Improve efficiency with automated service reports Automatic capture of testing In addition to the benefits of keeping you up to date with maintenance and testing schedules for compliance legislation, Nimbus also works seamlessly with your monitoring services, giving the [...]
Early years Fire safety tips
The thought of a fire in a Nursery is enough to make anyone shudder. Fire is a serious matter in any location, but in a nursery, it’s a lot more complex and worrying. Nursery care providers must take reasonable steps to ensure the safety of children, staff and others on the premises in case of a fire or another emergency, and must have an emergency evacuation procedure. We have recently written an article, primary school fire and security maintenance, and if you work in Nursery care, a lot of this detail will also apply. Simply click here and have a read. The only difference is children in nursery care can be as young as 6 months of age. Therefore, cannot partner up with a friend and follow you out of the building and this is why an evacuation process becomes a lot more complicated. The general rule the staff-child ratio is 1:3. As you can appreciate because of this ratio, all staff need to be fully up to speed with the evacuation procedure. As they will be responsible for the safety of three [...]
Primary School Fire and Security Maintenance
Primary School Fire and Security Maintenance. We have over 25 years of experience installing & maintaining fire alarms, security systems, CCTV and Access Control for the education sector across the UK. Our engineers can maintain all your fire and security systems because we are BAFE Registered & Third Party Accredited, SSAIB & CHAS Accredited Contractors. We keep them in great shape whilst keeping you compliant and saving you valuable time. The good news is, we don’t have to have supplied and installed the systems to do this. Our experienced engineers install and maintain a vast range of different manufacturers' equipment. Their skills and knowledge are second to none. Regularly our trained engineers will undertake installation, servicing, maintenance and repair of a range of fire alarm and security equipment. And because we know both systems, we can maintain both in a single visit. Benefits of having one fire and security maintenance provider Consolidating two essential safety services under one roof is easier than you might think. It also has hidden benefits that you might not have considered before: Having the knowledge of both systems [...]
Why Nimbus is great for unoccupied properties
Why is Nimbus the fire alarm add on we'd recommended for unoccupied properties? Well, it's an innovative fire alarm management system, providing control and visibility wherever you are. It’s a non-intrusive add-on to a fire alarm control panel. Nimbus communicates all activity within the fire alarm to a cloud-hosted database. Your activity is recorded in an infinite log. You can access it through any desktop or mobile internet connection. You can also set Nimbus to provide email reports. Giving you peace of mind whether you are on site or not. This is why it’s the perfect fire alarm system add-on if your premises are unoccupied for any periods of time. Why remote monitor your unoccupied building? With the number of unoccupied commercial properties reaching record highs especially since the pandemic, having visibility of your fire systems has never been more important. As of September 2019, there were 617,527 empty buildings across the UK. Commercial properties made up more than a quarter of this overall figure. Empty buildings are particularly more vulnerable to theft, vandalism and arson, as they’re seen as ‘easier targets’. How [...]
Maintain your school Fire and Security systems during the summer break
Are you a school or college that takes advantage of the long summer break for your much-needed repair and maintenance work? Teachers, staff and students alike all deserve a well-earned break, however just as schools are out for summer, this is when the majority of the repairs and maintenance work start! You might describe some of these tasks as urgent need-based projects to comply with health and safety issues and to keep children and staff safe. Like fire and security system updates, repairs or maintenance. Have you recently extended your school? If you have recently changed the use of some rooms, buildings or extended the number of classrooms and training buildings to house the ever-growing pupil numbers. You’ll need to carry out a fire risk assessment, and what better time than during the summer break. Fire risk assessments are just one of the tasks you need to keep on top of. Here are a few more reminders: Fire Alarm updates Fire Alarm maintenance Emergency lighting checks (in the dark) Fire doors and escape routes CCTV additions, repairs and maintenance Access control updates, new [...]
Care Home Fire Safety
An idea of a fire in any building is a scary thought, but a fire in a care home takes it to another level. Evacuating all your residents takes a long time, time they may not have when they are against the speed of a fire spreading throughout a building. Care and residential home environments present unique challenges, and the consequences of poor fire safety can be tragic. Even where they are not, fines associated with breaches of regulations can significantly impact the owners, residents, and providers. As BUPA Care Services found out when they were fined £1m following the death of a resident during a blaze in March 2016. Protecting the vulnerable Care home providers have faced fines in the tens or hundreds of thousands of pounds following prosecutions in respect of: Inadequate or poorly maintained fire alarms. Care homes should generally have a system that includes fire detectors in all rooms as well as fire alarms in all bedrooms and throughout the home Inadequate or poorly maintained emergency lighting Failures relating to fire doors within their premises Inadequate or out-of-date fire [...]
Logistics: Warehouses fire tips
Logistics: Warehouses Fire Tips. Over the past few years the transport and logistic sector have seen the most change. Whilst everyone was being told to stay home we heavily relied on the transport and logistics sector to maintain the delivery of goods. Most importantly food and medical supplies, which had seen a substantial increase in demand. Everyone working in this industry were also identified as key workers given the importance of maintaining a supply network during the COVID-19 crisis. So, as you can imagine, this was their busiest time. Growth is good for a company however, when it’s almost forced or at break-neck speed some things have to give. The fear of not knowing the duration of this new-found demand, would have resulted in: Some logistic companies may not have wanted to relocate to larger premises Resulting in over stocked warehouses, Maybe hiring additional vehicles and equipment over than buying them etc. All of which can result in mistakes being made and potential allowing a dangerous space for accidents to happen. Warehouse fires can spread very quick as one self-storage warehouse owner in [...]
Zero Charge for Telephone Fixes – Another Benefit of partnering with SS Systems
That's right, we support our customers with telephone fixes at no additional cost. Whats a Telephone Fix? Have you ever had an engineer come to site, just to press a reset button? Has this then cost you over £100 for this service? Well... Our team of multi-discipline trained engineers are able to assess and provide solutions over the phone. For all our fire and security maintenance customers we provide remote telephone fixes. This means you can pick up the phone without the worry of an invoice following. Through our experienced customer service team, we can pinpoint how to help and do so whilst you’re still on the phone. For example, if you are experiencing a fire alarm fault where the system requires a reset, we can help you identify over the phone exactly where the problem is and give you instructions on how to rectify it. Our internal service team will gain all the information from you and review with an engineer who knows your site and systems. The engineer will then call you to discuss further and talk you through step by [...]
Protecting And Maintaining Heritage Sites And Their Assets
Protecting And Maintaining Heritage Sites And Their Assets. Looking after historical buildings and their assets has been part of our working portfolio over the last 25 years. Our qualified experienced engineers have carefully installed and maintained fire and security equipment on-site at some of the country’s finest properties. We work on a regular basis with the largest UK heritage trusts. We have a vast amount of experience in this challenging sector. Covering both Fire and Security Protection. We know all the Heritage sector challenges: Protecting the character Preserving historical aspects Installing equipment around the listed building regulations Securing content, artefacts, and assets in general Ensure the people within it are safe and secure The latter could be both residents or public footfall. This is because some of the stately homes that we manage asset protection and system maintenance for are privately owned. That said, we also love to partner with specialist architects, and historic building experts. Combining our different services and disciplines in a shared (historical) passion is a great thing to do. How we work We work with due diligence and carry [...]
Fire safety in Food Manufacturing
Fire safety In Food Manufacturing Food manufacturing has a poor reputation for fire losses sustained in factories. As food is being processed and packed, there are ample opportunities for fires to break out. To minimise your loss of property, stock, and life, basic safety measures must be maintained and managed. We hope this article helps you to do this. The original three fire factors Air, fuel and heat sources, are all required to produce food. Then, when you throw in another (combustible) ingredient, dust, into the mix, there is no wonder why the risk is increased. If you're the responsible person for fire safety in your food business, you need to pay attention to specific areas of fire safety. So, what are the most common causes of fire in Food Manufacturing The seven most common causes of Fire are: Faulty equipment. Faulty electrics such as loose wires or defective equipment can overheat and cause sparks. Lighting. Check yours are not too close to flammable materials. Unclean ducting. Dirty ducting in your extraction system increases your risk of fire. Cooking. Where there is oil [...]
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