Fire Alarms

Browse through our articles section below for useful guides, advice and insights into our industry and the technology available. If you have a question, get in touch with our friendly team.

Fire Alarm Installation London

Home Fire Safety Lesssons Learnt From The Great Fire of London


So this weekend it was 350 years since the Great Fire of London started, an event that's had a massive impact on modern home fire safety. The fire was recorded as having resulted in only 6 fatalities - which would be a miracle statistic, if it were true. Other estimates venture into the thousands, probably because the poorer people […]
Burglar Alarms London

Why Combine Burglar Alarms With Wired Smoke Detectors?


Combining a burglar alarm system with wired smoke detectors is a service we offer to our residential customers, but why do we recommend it? The intruder alarm systems we install have the capacity to be linked with a remote monitoring service. This enables your system to contact our alarm receiving centre when it's activated, so […]
Home CCTV London

Should You Buy Home Security Products?


On a weekly basis we receive calls asking us to install home security products that people have bought at their local DIY store. And, on a weekly basis, we have to politely decline. Some people may think this seems rather strange. Surely we can't make that much money out of the system, the profit runs […]
Fire Alarm Maintenance London

Do I Really Need A Cigarette Smoke Detector?

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There are many instances where you might want a cigarette smoke detector, if you’re a landlord, a head teacher, a business owner, a doctor in a hospital… And, there are some products on the market that are specifically marketed for this purpose. But do you actually need a cigarette smoke detector? If you already have a business […]
Smoke Detectors London

How To Keep Your Pets Safe From House Fires


It's been said time and time again that Britain is a nation of pet lovers. Yet this nation has a surprisingly lax attitude to fire safety for their four legged friends. In fact, many people haven't even thought about how they would ensure their pets would get out in the event of a fire. Sure, I don't […]
Fire Alarms London

What Is An Optical Smoke Detector?


An optical smoke detector is one part of a fire alarm system. It's a device that raises an alarm when it senses smoke - as shown in this infographic. How Does An Optical Smoke Detector Work? The infographic shows how a build up of smoke particles can obstruct the infrared light inside the alarm casing. This means it […]
Smoke Detectors London

How Do Smoke Detectors Work?


There are two types of alarm that protect you from a house fire, smoke and heat, but we want to know how do smoke detectors work. To learn more about heat detectors read this article. In short, smoke detectors, as suggested by the name, work by detecting smoke. However, not every alarm does this the […]
Alarm Repairs London

Why Is Your Smoke Detector Beeping?


There are a few things you can do to stop your smoke detector beeping but first you need to find out why it's going off. Did you know about 500 people die every year from smoke related deaths that could have been prevented if they were warned earlier? With that in mind, let's identify what kind of noise […]
Fire Alarms Kent

Why Pubs Need Cigarette Smoke Detectors

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Pubs and bars should have a cigarette smoke detectors to protect their businesses from some of their more careless customers. Why? Well, in the summer, when it is warm and sunny, most smokers are quite happy to stand outside in the street and enjoy the sunshine and have a chat with others while they indulge […]
Fire ALarms Kent

Heat Detectors Or Smoke Alarms – What’s The Difference?

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Buying a smoke alarm or heat detectors used to be an easy thing to do... Yet now there are four main types of alarm, the job of protecting your family has become that little bit harder. Knowing which detectors to install and the best place for them to go can be the difference between getting out of […]
Fire Alarm Installer Kent

Battery vs Mains Heat Detector – Pros & Cons

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If you are considering the purchase of heat detectors for your home or business, you will have noticed that you can have a battery operated model (which is usually the cheaper option) or a mains heat detector, and you may be wondering which is the best. Heat detectors are the best option in places where […]
Fire Alarms South London

A Guide To Fire Alarm Installations In Public Buildings


If you've ever started a business then you'll know that the installation of a fire alarm system should be undertaken in accordance with British Standard 5839 fire alarm regulations and should only ever be undertaken by a qualified installer. Here's a taste of what you're up against...
Fire Protection Kent

Fire Hazards At Home – Stay Safe With Our Checklist


The average modern home is full of mobile phones, laptops, and other electrical devices. Although it's fantastic to be surrounded by technology that makes life easier, do we ever really think about the possible risks? Electrical equipment can spark a fire within seconds if paired with a faulty or incorrect charger! Why take the risk […]
Fire Alarms Kent

10 Fantastic Kitchen Fire Safety Tips


In Great Britain, from April 2013 to March 2014 - 21,577 of accidental dwelling fires were first ignited in the kitchen. Over two thirds of fire-related deaths occurred in accidental dwelling fires. This stat from the Fire & Rescue statistical release shows how at risk we really are. Protect your family and home today with […]
Fire Alarms Kent

Cooking Fire Safety Tips For Your Kitchen

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Want to be the next Jamie Oliver or Gordon Ramsey? Before putting on your apron and preparing your kitchen surfaces – pause and consider the dangers. Nearly two thirds of all domestic fires happen because of cooking. There are many safety tips you need to consider before sporting that chef’s hat! Your kitchen can be […]
Fire Alarms Kent

New Year’s Resolution – Test Your Smoke Alarm


Most people use January as a month of reflection and personal improvement. The most common New Year’s resolutions include: ➤Healthy living and fitness ➤Losing weight ➤Improving diet ➤Saving money ➤Pursuing a career ambition ➤Giving up smoking Are these the answers you were expecting to see? To some, choosing a New Year’s Resolution is incredibly easy […]
Fire Protection Kent

E-cigarette Explosion Causes House Fire In Sheerness


On 7th December, Kent Fire & Rescue were called to a house fire in Sheerness after an e-cigarette exploded due to an incompatible charger. Resident Terry Skinner explained, “I put my e-cigarette on charge and within the space of five minutes, it exploded.” The Kent Fire and Rescue service suspected that the internal battery had […]
Security Company Sevenoaks

Batteries Not Included! Toys Vs. Christmas Safety


It’s Christmas day and the kids have woken you at 5AM to rush to open their presents. Once the challenge of endless plastic wrap, cardboard and metal ties are all overcome, it’s playtime. Or, perhaps not. The trick is to never underestimate the importance of Christmas safety. *batteries not included More often than not, toys and […]
Fire Alarms Kent

Avoid Fire Hazards This Festive Season


Kent Fire and Rescue Service have been reminding the public of safety awareness this festive season. National fire statistics show that during December, 20 people a day are either killed or injured due to accidental fires. These stats are proof that safety precautions are more important than ever. The added distractions throughout the Christmas and […]
Fire Protection London

When Festive Warmth Turns to Horror!!!


  It was a horrible OMG moment, we’d been lulled into a cosy sense of festive warmth surrounded by Christmas lights, the kids carol concert, and especially by the magical tones of the little soloist, what a beautiful voice, lucky child. Hmmm, not always so lucky... Those feelings quickly turned to stunned, horrified and upset […]
Security Company London

The Perfect Match – Spy Alarms Sponsor Charlton Vs Wolves in London


         Spy Alarms have been maintaining the security for Charlton Athletic Football Club in South London for several years. So it was a great pleasure to sponsor the recent match against Wolverhampton Wanderers on 16th September. Members of the Spy Alarms office and engineering team were delighted to join nearly 16,000 fans at […]
Home Fire Alarms Sevenoaks

Save your life, save your home—protect your family from fire

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For most of us, our home is our biggest investment and our family is the centre of our life. Take the time to keep both safe from fire. Common causes of fire The most common causes of fire in homes in the UK are: • badly wired electrical systems, especially common in older dwellings. Trying […]
Fire Systems Sevenoaks

Next Kent Fire Service Strike Saturday 21 June – Keep Your Flat Safe From Fire


Kent Fire and Rescue Service warn that the next fire strike will be this Saturday 21 June from 10am until 5pm. Leading up to that date and running into the Sunday, there is also a voluntary overtime ban across England and Wales from 9am on 13 June until 10am on 21 June and from 5pm […]
Fire Alarms Dartford

New Fire Systems Tested At Dartford Tunnel in May 2014


Every day, thousands of cars use the two tunnels at the Dartford River Crossing to make the short journey from Kent into Essex. But what would happen if there was a fire in one of the tunnels? On Saturday 10 May 2014, the emergency services closed the tunnels from 10pm until 4am to run a […]
Fire Alarms Sevenoaks

Tick Tock Test – Smoke Alarm Initiative From Kent Fire Service

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211 people died in fires in the home in the UK last year It's a shocking statistic, especially as over 70% of those who lost their lives were not alerted to the fire by a smoke alarm. To try to raise awareness and get people to test their smoke alarms on the 1st day of […]
Fire Alarms Sevenoaks

Sparks Can (and Do) Fly


With cosy dark evenings, and Christmas approaching, we love to burn decorative, often scented, candles. Beware though, the candle burning in the fireplace may look innocent enough, but it’s easy to forget that a lit candle is an open flame and candle fire is a real risk. Left unattended it could lead to disaster! A […]
Fire Alarms London

Tea Lights and Tragedy: Fires in London, Kent, Herts and West Sussex

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The flames didn't reach her but smoke inhalation did! At this time of year, many people turn to tea lights and other candles to provide a warm, homely atmosphere against the chill of dark nights. However, often they do not exercise sufficient care when using what are effectively incendiary devices if left unattended - especially […]
Fire Alarms Kent

Fire alarm systems save lives and livelihoods

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Fire alarm systems save lives and livelihoods. But it’s so important to manage and maintain your system! We hear a lot in these difficult economic times about budgets being squeezed.  This is a particular worry to fire and rescue services across the country. There are real reasons to be concerned about the drain on fire […]
Fire Systems Kent

Fire Prevention Advice For Businesses Re Fire Service Strike in Kent November 2013

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Kent Fire Service are reminding businesses that there will be strike action in the county. They have compiled a list of potential fire prevention advice for business premises. Fire safety legislation requires you to take account of fire risks and consider preventative measures on a daily basis. However, during periods of industrial dispute, fire prevention […]
Security Installer Kent

Nightclub Fire Safety In The UK

Topic: All, Fire Alarms, News


Nightclubs across the country are being visited by their local fire officers for fire safety inspections. They are looking for issues such as faulty fire alarms, overcrowding and blocked exits. These are all problems that could endanger lives should a fire occur. This is in response to a call for tighter fire safety legislation for […]
Fire Alarms Kent

Fire Safety and the Duties of the Responsible Person

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Fire safety is incredibly important for every home and business premise. If you run a business or organisation by law you have to appoint a Responsible Person for Fire Safety. If your premises are used by the public, whether you run a hotel, warehouse or hospital, the chances of lives being at risk from fire […]
Fire Protection Sevenoaks

FIA Reports Reductions in False Fire Alarms

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With fire services throughout England looking to save money wherever possible as the government continues with its austerity drive, reducing instances of false fire alarms can be an effective way of decreasing the expenditure wasted on responding to incorrect alerts. This is why there is a strong emphasis on educating businesses and homeowners on the […]
Fire Alarms Sevenoaks

Test it Tuesday – Smoke Alarm Campaign Launched

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West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service have lauched a smoke alarm campaign to remember to test your smoke alarm every week. This campaign can be seen on their Facebook page if you click here. Don't test your luck! Test your smoke alarm. You can visit West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service at http://www.westsussex.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=7803 to see their smoke […]
Fire Protection Sevenoaks

Cut False Alarms Costs Campaign by the FIA

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As part of the Cut False Alarms Costs Campaign the Fire Industry Association - known as the FIA -  has launched an infographic detailing the extent of the problem. The initiative is the latest development in the Cut False Alarm Costs campaign which began in July last year, with an emphasis on the opportunity to […]
CCTV Installers Sevenoaks

Who’s on Your Business Property – When You’re Not at Work?


It’s inevitable that at this time of year your work premises will be empty at some time. Empty buildings carry many risks, we know that. It's worth repeating, can't be understated, you need to know: who's on your business property - when you're not at work? The obvious, and most irritating, is the threat of […]
Fire Protection Kent

The Silent Killer


Carbon monoxide is a horror. An invisible, odourless gas that is often the by-product of other processes. It is a killer, often called the silent killer. The only alarm that has ever been activated in a real emergency in our house is the CO2 alarm. A lovely looking but very old range cooker was leaking […]
Security Installers Kent

Easy Steps to Keep your Home Safe This Winter


The clocks have gone back, the nights are drawing in. That means bonfires, jumpers and sadly, a rise in break-ins. Long, dark evenings are ideal for opportunists. So make sure you stay safe, raise your home security during the winter months, and thwart the criminals who use the cover of darkness. You’ve reset your clocks, […]
Fire Alarms Kent

Fiery Thoughts On Smoke Alarms


Here’s a scary thought. I was reading an article the other day about an elderly couple who had a narrow escape from a fire in their house. They were saved because an alert and caring neighbour heard their smoke alarm (click for a worrying reality check) and called the emergency services! Two fire engines and […]

Deaths Still Happen In Properties With Smoke Alarms

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I moved into a new flat recently. It had two fire alarms but one was hanging open and missing the battery. Before going to bed on that first night, I replaced the power source to make it functional again. Two hours later, I was awoken by one strident blast. And then another ten minutes after […]

Fire Alarms in London – False Call Outs in 2011

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BBC London has obtained figures which show that there were almost 56,000 false alarms in London in 2011 - which equates to one every ten minutes. There are three types of call out for the fire crews: real - where the fire brigade really is needed; malicious - where callers deliberately call out fire crews […]

Fire Alarms and Fire Detection Systems

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Spy Alarms, the leading installers and suppliers of security systems, are also expert in fire alarms. We supply, install and maintain fire alarms and fire detection systems for both residential and commercial properties. Our expertise covers small residential or business systems to complex multi-point systems for office blocks or factory premises. Fire safety is paramount […]

Fire Alarms and Systems in the Plastic Workplace

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In this day and age, the growing use of plastic in the workplace presents a new range of safety problems when considering fire alarms. Fire Alarms for the Plastic Workplace The use of plastic multi-level storage bins and plastic racking is on the increase, along with plastic parts and finished goods. Plastic wrapping is becoming […]

Reduction of False Fire Alarm Activations

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Advice from Kent Fire and Rescue on how to reduce false fire alarms If there is definitely no fire: silence the fire alarm but do not reset the control panel as this will cancel the indications required for investigation purposes check the indications on the control panel and establish the area (zone) of the building […]

Timber Framed Building Sites – Fire Prevention

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On the bus recently, I noticed that a local church had been pulled down and was in the process of being replaced by a timber framed building. It was an awesome feat of engineering, all those joints and the yellowish coloured wood made a marvellous image against the blue of the sky. However, a recent […]

Security Installation With Spy Alarms


The security and protection of people and property is the core business of Spy Alarms, based in Sevenoaks, Kent. To achieve these aims, systems have been developed in the following areas to suit all requirements and budgets: Installation and Maintenance of Intruder Alarms Installation and Maintenance of Access Control Equipment (Electronic and Physical) Installation and […]
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