Lantern Fire and SecurityJun 18, 20181 minVisit us at stand N910 at the Facilities ShowLantern Fire and Security will be exhibiting at the Facilities Show June 20-22 Excel London Stand N910. If you would like to discuss how...
Lantern Fire and SecurityApr 28, 20183 minWater-Mist Fire Protection: a Guide for the Responsible PersonThe recent rise in the interest and use of water mist fire suppression systems in the UK is due to the many advantages over other fire...
Lantern Fire and SecurityApr 13, 20183 minFire Alarm Call Point CoversAll Fire Manual Call Points should be fitted with a protective cover, which is moved to gain access to the frangible element. 1....
Lantern Fire and SecurityApr 13, 20181 minNSI Gold Code of Practice for CCTV Installations UpdatedThe National Security Inspectorate (NSI) has launched a new edition of its CCTV code of practice for the design, installation and...
Lantern Fire and SecurityApr 13, 20181 minFollow us on TwitterLantern Fire and Security's ethos is to ensure that companies are fully compliant to British Standards. We are specialists in Fire...
Lantern Fire and SecurityApr 13, 20182 minFire Risk Assessment guide: What is it and how do you get one?Who needs a Fire Risk Assessment? The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order imposes a legal requirement to undertake a Fire Risk...
Lantern Fire and SecurityApr 10, 201811 minWho 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...
Lantern Fire and SecurityApr 9, 20181 minFire Alarm Zone PlansBS5839-1:2013 states that zone plans are required on every system of any size, and should also be noted as a major non-compliance during...
Lantern Fire and SecurityApr 5, 20183 minEffective smoke ventilation design – compliance is criticalSmoke ventilation is a critical element in fire safety, particularly in multi-storey residential buildings as it not only helps occupants...
Lantern Fire and SecurityApr 4, 20182 minThe Importance of Fire DoorsMaintenance of Fire Doors. Fire doors are engineered products that provide life and property saving functions in the event of fire. It is...
Lantern Fire and SecurityMar 29, 20181 minCABLE COSTS MAKE WIRELESS WISELantern Fire and Security are a Hyfire Authorised Partners. The advantages of wireless fire detection systems are well known. The ease,...
Lantern Fire and SecurityMar 29, 20183 minRecording, Planning, Informing, Instructing and TrainingFIRE SAFETY RECORDS You will need to record the hazards and people you have identified as especially at risk from the risk assessment....
Lantern Fire and SecurityMar 29, 20182 minMaintenance Best PracticeUK Fire safety legislation requires that the responsible person must ensure that the premises and any protective measures are subject to...
Lantern Fire and SecurityMar 29, 20184 minFire Fighting Equipment and FacilitiesYour risk assessment may identify the need for fire fighting equipment such as: • Portable fire extinguishers • Fire blankets • Fire...
Lantern Fire and SecurityMar 26, 20182 minFIRE SAFETY SIGNS AND NOTICESLegislation requires that all people are provided with relevant fire safety information such as the location and operation of panic...
Lantern Fire and SecurityMar 26, 20183 minFire Escape Signs Legislation requires the Duty Holder (in a workplace, normally the employer) to carry out a formal risk assessment to determine the need...
Lantern Fire and SecurityMar 26, 20182 minMeans of EscapeWhen considering the likely consequences of fire, the fire risk assessor needs to take into account the effects of fire on escape routes;...
Lantern Fire and SecurityMar 25, 20183 minFire Detection and Alarm SystemsA fire in your premises must be detected quickly and a warning given, allowing people to escape safely. Fire can be detected by people...
Lantern Fire and SecurityMar 25, 20182 minProtective MeasuresThe risk assessment should identify a specific range of protective measures that are appropriate for the particular type of premises and...