Visit us at stand N910 at the Facilities Show
Lantern Fire and Security will be exhibiting at the Facilities Show June 20-22 Excel London Stand N910. If you would like to discuss how...
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- Apr 28, 2018
- 3 min
Water-Mist Fire Protection: a Guide for the Responsible Person
The 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...
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- 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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- Apr 13, 2018
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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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- Apr 13, 2018
- 1 min
Follow us on Twitter
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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- Apr 13, 2018
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Fire 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...
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- 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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- Apr 9, 2018
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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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- Apr 5, 2018
- 3 min
Effective smoke ventilation design – compliance is critical
Smoke ventilation is a critical element in fire safety, particularly in multi-storey residential buildings as it not only helps occupants...
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- Apr 4, 2018
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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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- Mar 29, 2018
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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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- Mar 29, 2018
- 3 min
Recording, Planning, Informing, Instructing and Training
FIRE SAFETY RECORDS You will need to record the hazards and people you have identified as especially at risk from the risk assessment....
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- 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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- 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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- 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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- Mar 26, 2018
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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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- Mar 26, 2018
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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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- Mar 25, 2018
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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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- Mar 25, 2018
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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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