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BT Redcare Has Closed – Is Your Fire Alarm Still Connected?
BT Redcare closed on 15 December 2025. Newer NGP units moved to AddSecure and still work, but older Secure, Classic and GSM units stopped. Here’s how to check your fire alarm is still connected.…
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Fire Evacuation Times: How Long Is “Long Enough”?
“How long should it take to evacuate the building?” And while it sounds like a simple enough question, the answer is anything but…
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Top 7 Reasons Why Your Fire Alarm Keeps Going Off
You’re mid-meeting, coffee in hand, and WAH WAH WAH — the fire alarm erupts like it’s auditioning for a disaster movie.…
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Who’s Responsible for Fire Safety in a Commercial Lease?
When leasing a commercial property, one of the most misunderstood areas is who holds legal responsibility for fire safety—the landlord or the tenant?…
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How to Create an Effective Fire Emergency Plan for Your Business
If your current fire emergency plan is a post-it note that says “RUN!” stuck to the staff fridge, it’s time for a little intervention.…
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The Hidden Dangers of Outdated Fire Safety Equipment
You wouldn’t use a 15-year-old mobile phone to run your business—so why trust ancient fire safety equipment to protect it?…
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The Ultimate Fire Safety Checklist for Businesses
et’s be honest—fire safety can often slip down the to-do list, somewhere between “organise the stationery cupboard” and “survive another Monday.”…
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Major Updates to BS 5839-1:2025
The updated BS 5839-1:2025 standard has now been released, bringing with it a series of important changes for anyone involved in the design, installation, maintenance and more.…
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Fire Extinguisher Placement Guide: Where Should You Install Them?
When it comes to fire safety, knowing where to place your fire extinguishers is as important as having them in the first place…
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