Category: Fire

Would your Business pass a Fire Safety Inspection?

Author: Christine Bell September 13, 2016 In Fire
2 OUT OF 3 BUSINESSES FAIL THEIR INSPECTIONS Fire safety checks are an important part of overall Health and Safety legal compliance.  These regular checks can be carried out by a designated competent person on site, but it is the […]
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Preventing false alarms with fire detection

Author: Christine Bell August 30, 2016 In Fire
IT IS ESTIMATED THAT FALSE ALARMS COST THE UK MORE THAN £1 BILLION A YEAR. Most fire alarms and detection systems don’t cause false alarms, but mismanagement of them does.  Over a third of all emergency calls are false alarms, […]
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Don’t get Burnt by a Fine – Fire Risk Assessments Importance

Author: Christine Bell April 8, 2016 In Fire
In September 2014, a fire broke out at a care home in Wearside. When the case was investigated, five separate fire breaches were discovered. The operators of the care home were fined in Newcastle Crown Court on Tuesday 22nd March […]
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Discover the Battery-less Smoke Detectors

Author: Christine Bell February 26, 2016 In Fire
More people are combining their alarm systems to include other aspects of their security measures such as CCTV or door entry systems. Have you thought about the benefits of also linking your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors to your […]
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Alerts come Flooding in from your Keybury Alarm

Author: Christine Bell February 12, 2016 In Fire
For added peace of mind and security, our customers can also include monitoring to their alarm and CCTV systems. This option ranges in security level depending on the type of premises you have or what is required by your insurance […]
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Is your Business Fire Safety Compliant?

Author: Christine Bell February 2, 2016 In Fire
Most businesses now know that they are required to meet fire safety regulations, but few know exactly what is needed for their specific premises. The best way to determine whether you are fully compliant is to regularly carry out a […]
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Are you in the 3 in 10 who wouldn’t dial 999?

Author: Christine Bell January 8, 2016 In Fire
A study has been carried out regarding safety in the home and how people would deal with various situations.  In a poll of 2000 British citizens, the results show that the majority of British adults would struggle to know what […]
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Bonfire Night Safety Tips

Author: Christine Bell November 5, 2015 In Fire
  Bonfire Night is an exciting evening, with spectacular fireworks, parties, pie and peas and plenty of toffee. But with so many exposed flames around when celebrating Bonfire Night, it is also very important to keep yourself, family and friends […]
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Halloween Fire Safety and Security Tips

Author: Christine Bell October 29, 2015 In Fire
  Fire and security are important to keep in mind over the Halloween and Bonfire night celebrations. Statistics show that burglaries and domestic damages increase by 160% over Halloween, with bonfire night being the worst for burglar and car theft. […]
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UK Gas Safety Week 2015

Author: Christine Bell September 17, 2015 In Fire
This week, 14 – 20 September 2015, marks Gas Safety Week in the UK. A week to promote awareness of gas safety and the maintenance of gas appliances in your home. Keybury can help your home and business to be […]
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