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Lantern Fire and Security
- Apr 13, 2018
- 3 min
Fire Alarm Call Point Covers
All Fire Manual Call Points should be fitted with a protective cover, which is moved to gain access to the frangible element. 1....
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Lantern Fire and Security
- Apr 13, 2018
- 1 min
NSI Gold Code of Practice for CCTV Installations Updated
The National Security Inspectorate (NSI) has launched a new edition of its CCTV code of practice for the design, installation and...
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Lantern Fire and Security
- Apr 13, 2018
- 1 min
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Lantern Fire and Security's ethos is to ensure that companies are fully compliant to British Standards. We are specialists in Fire...
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Lantern Fire and Security
- Apr 10, 2018
- 11 min
Who Decides the Fire System Category
“Categories” of fire alarm system were first introduced into BS 5839-1 in 1988 - when they were described as “Types” of system. In the...
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Lantern Fire and Security
- Apr 9, 2018
- 1 min
Fire Alarm Zone Plans
BS5839-1:2013 states that zone plans are required on every system of any size, and should also be noted as a major non-compliance during...
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Lantern Fire and Security
- Apr 4, 2018
- 2 min
The Importance of Fire Doors
Maintenance of Fire Doors. Fire doors are engineered products that provide life and property saving functions in the event of fire. It is...
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Lantern Fire and Security
- Mar 29, 2018
- 1 min
CABLE COSTS MAKE WIRELESS WISE
Lantern Fire and Security are a Hyfire Authorised Partners. The advantages of wireless fire detection systems are well known. The ease,...
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Lantern Fire and Security
- Mar 29, 2018
- 2 min
Maintenance Best Practice
UK Fire safety legislation requires that the responsible person must ensure that the premises and any protective measures are subject to...
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Lantern Fire and Security
- Mar 29, 2018
- 4 min
Fire Fighting Equipment and Facilities
Your risk assessment may identify the need for fire fighting equipment such as: • Portable fire extinguishers • Fire blankets • Fire...
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Lantern Fire and Security
- Mar 26, 2018
- 2 min
FIRE SAFETY SIGNS AND NOTICES
Legislation requires that all people are provided with relevant fire safety information such as the location and operation of panic...
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Lantern Fire and Security
- Mar 26, 2018
- 3 min
Fire Escape Signs
Legislation requires the Duty Holder (in a workplace, normally the employer) to carry out a formal risk assessment to determine the need...
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Lantern Fire and Security
- Mar 26, 2018
- 2 min
Means of Escape
When considering the likely consequences of fire, the fire risk assessor needs to take into account the effects of fire on escape routes;...
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Lantern Fire and Security
- Mar 25, 2018
- 3 min
Fire Detection and Alarm Systems
A fire in your premises must be detected quickly and a warning given, allowing people to escape safely. Fire can be detected by people...
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Lantern Fire and Security
- Mar 25, 2018
- 2 min
Protective Measures
The risk assessment should identify a specific range of protective measures that are appropriate for the particular type of premises and...
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