Join SS Systems As A Fire & Security Engineer
SS Systems is recruiting an experienced Fire & Security Engineer in South Yorkshire. Discover the role, employee benefits and opportunities to work on fire and security systems across the UK.
Fire Safety First & The Importance Of Fire Warden & Fire Extinguisher Training
Discover why fire warden and fire extinguisher training is essential for workplace fire safety. Learn how SS Systems helps businesses improve fire awareness, prevent risks and prepare employees for emergencies.
Considerations Before Selecting a Fire Alarm System for a Commercial Property
Choosing a fire alarm system for a commercial property? Explore key considerations including fire risk, system type, building requirements, compliance, accessibility and ongoing maintenance.
Fire Risk Assessments Helping You Stay Safe & Compliant
Protect your people, property and business with a professional Fire Risk Assessment. Discover the key steps, compliance requirements and tailored support available from SS Systems.
New Guidance On Fire Risk Appraisals Of External Walls Is Now Available
The Facade Special Interest Group, a collaboration between the Fire Industry Association (FIA) and the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), has issued guidance on 'Proportionality and Risk in Fire Risk Appraisals of External Walls (FRAEWs)' aligned with PAS 9980. This comprehensive document delves into crucial considerations surrounding risk acceptability and the proportional nature of remedial actions, in accordance with PAS 9980 recommendations.
Police Are Failing Retailers As Co-op Reports Record Crime Levels In 2024
The Co-op has raised an alarm over the soaring levels of crime, stating that incidents of retail crime have reached unprecedented heights, with a staggering 35% surge year on year. The retailer disclosed that over 175,000 incidents were documented in the initial half of the year, averaging nearly 1,000 incidents daily.
Company Directors Found Guilty Of Endangering Lives With Fire Safety Breaches
In a shocking development, two Directors of a West Bromwich based company, have been sentenced to prison for endangering residents' lives due to flagrant violations of fire safety regulations. This revelation, brought to light by the West Midlands Fire Service, underscores the severe repercussions of disregarding fire safety protocols.
Surge In Electric Bike Popularity Raises Fire Hazards Concerns
The expanding market for electric bikes, scooters, and mopeds presents a positive trend in reducing carbon emissions, as studies indicate their low carbon footprint. However, this growth also brings attention to the electrical safety risks associated with electric two-wheelers.
Immediate Appeal For Restaurants To Reassess Fire Safety Measures
Fire and Rescue Services emphasise the critical importance of fire safety for residents residing above food outlets, highlighting the increased risks associated with insufficient safety measures. Restaurant owners and proprietors of food establishments are strongly advised to review their fire safety protocols, especially for premises with residents above or below.
BS 5839-1 Available For Public & Professional Comment
BS 5839-1, concerning Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings - Part 1: Design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of systems in non-domestic premises - Code of practice, is now open for public review.
