The FAQ section is designed to help you with your questions and answers; however please feel free to call us 0333 320 8035 if you would like more detailed information.
The RRO 2005 requires you to have your fire alarm system serviced in accordance with British Standard 5839 Part 1 2013.
It is also normally a requirement of your insurer. In the event of a fire you may find your insurance is invalid!
British Standard 5839 governs the servicing of a fire alarm system in the UK.
Full compliance to your legal obligation and insurance requirements; along with total "peace of mind".
No one is exempt, where a Fire Alarm System is fitted as a requirement of planning laws and thus must be maintained.
To comply with BS5839 a minimum of two visits per annum are scheduled to ensure the Fire system is operational inc. detection, sounders, internal batteries, etc. For larger sites, we normally recommend four visits pa
He will ensure every callpoint, sounder, detection devices & interfaces are in working order by the end of the 2 visits pa and that the fire system as a whole is in good condition, inc. battery backup, etc.
There is a likelyhood that a small amount of disruption is possibe, this will depend on the type of system and location of equipment. However, our engineers understand how important your business is and will work with you to minimise any disruption including sound issues. Unless you instruct us we have to make sure your bells/sounders work!
At the end of each visit our engineer will issue a certificate detailing the work carried out which you need to keep with your fire a alrm log book. Our engineer will also complete the section within the fire alarm log book which is mandatory. An electronic copy of the certificate will be forwarded after the service has been completed, for you and your insurers and "Peace of mind"
Yes, again this is a mandatory requirement
Battery life is guaranteed by the manufacturers for appx 4 years although this is under "normal" ambient conditions. This is a life safety system, batteries should be changed every 4/5 years depending on condition & use.
The "Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005" was introduced into English law to improve fire safety levels. If you have a HMO (House of MultipleOccupancy)property or business premises which employs 5 or more persons, including part time staff, or you have members of the general public in the premises you have to have one in place and act upon it's findings.
Introduced to improve the fire safety in the workplaces and all public premises this document replaces the "fire certificate" previously issued by the local fire service. The emphasis is now placed on the owner/propietor to have a valid fire risk assessment in place and to have a "responsible person" to monitor the compliance.
The report will identify the risks and gives you guidance on how to manage it for the benefit of all staff and members of public.
Any business premises with 5 or more staff, HMO or a public premises.
The assessor will need access to all areas of the premises and ideally needs to be accompanied by the "Responsible Person" so he can get to understand your business, and how it operates. It is important that the report is written in conjunction with the information you give us. He will look at all safety aspects and regulatory requirements before compiling his detailed report.
Obviously this depends on the size of the building but typically 2-3 hours.
No, but the assessor does need to spend some time with the "Responsible Person" and have access to all areas.
The approved document will be in a bound format which details all the findings and if applicable a list of recommendations.
No, it is your responsibility to keep this document updated with regular reviews. We would always advise that this is incorporated with a review meeting with ourselves, which we make a small charge.
The FAQ section is here to help you with your Fire Extinguisher questions; please feel free to call us 0333 320 8035 if you would like more detailed information.
It is a requirement of the RRO 2005 to have all fire extinquishers serviced in accordance with the British Standard.
This enables you to comply with your legal requirements to provide a safe environment for your occupants, employees, public, etc.
This is the standard that provides the guidelines to which portable fire extinguishers, how they are serviced and maintained which will ensure that they operate correctly if required.
Peace of mind that the extinguishers will work when required, compliance with your insurance requirements and the law!
Every company, individual and/or organisation, no one is exempt, where the extinguishers are fitted as a requirement of planning laws and thus must be maintained.
We will ensure that every extinguisher is clean, with a new security seal fitted and labelled correctly and in the correct location for its environment.
This is very unlikely but he will require someone to show him the locations of all extinguishers if this is a first visit.
At the end of each visit our engineer will issue a certificate detailing the work carried out which you need to keep with your fire a alarm log book. Our engineer will also complete the section within the fire alarm log book which is mandatory. An electronic copy of the certificate will be forwarded within 14 days of the service being carried for you and your insurers and "Peace of mind"
Yes, if you have them in your premesis then they must be serviced.
Please call the office and we will explain in detail.
This is dependant on location and the enviromental conditions but normally they have a shelf life of 10 yrs before they need replacing or a stretch test.
The FAQ section is designed to help you with your Emergency Lighting service questions; however please feel free to call us 0333 320 8035 if you would like more detailed information.
The Fire Risk Assessment of your Premises, will require that if lights are fitted then they must be maintained in accordance with the British Standard.
It is the code of practice for emergency lighting maintenance.
Peace of mind that the system will work when required, compliance with your insurance requirements and the law!
The visits ensure that the internal battery is still operational and to comply with BS5266. By discharging the battery for a period of time helps the battery life and ensures that it will last a sufficient amount of time in the event of an emergency.
The engineer firstly has to establish which of the lights have an emergency back up facility. He will then record this detail and ensure every light is working and has a minimum 1 hour capacity.
There is a possibilty, however it does depend on the type of fittings you have. If the fittings are part of the main lights then we will need to turn them off during the test. We understand how this may affect you and you will find our engineers are flexible and will work around any disruption issues if at all possible.
After each visit our engineer will leave you with a certificate detailing our visit and this will be sent electronically 14 days after for you and your insurers and of course for your "Peace of mind".
Our visit must also be recorded in the fire alarm log book which is a mandatory requirement for your building.
Yes, under BS5266.
The life span of a emergency light battery is very much dependant on its location. The battery is being constantly charged and gets warm so cooler locations are better but as a rule of thumb, typically 4/5 years before new batteries will be required.
CCTV is a method of protecting your property with cameras which are recorded to a storage unit, providing you with the ability to view those cameras on a monitor locally or remotely on a PC or phone. Although the systems vary greatly depending on the application, the basis of the system is always the same
Anyone can have a CCTV system. Apart from commercial and industrial applications, many home owners are also protecting their property in this way. The system, however, must comply with Data Protection requirements
A system comprises of basic components such as cameras, lens, interconnecting cable and a recording device. These components vary depending on the level of protection required and type of equipment for the application. For example; a small corner shop may only require a static (fixed view) monochrome (B&W) camera linked to a small monitor and recorder to monitor people entering the shop, whereas a an office complex may have many cameras of various types including high speed pan, tilt and zoom dome style cameras linked to a larger storage capacity digital recorder or RAID/Server backup for IP cameras
CCTV is a very effective deterrent to scare off a would be intruder intent on breaking into your premises or looking to harm you personally. This also applies to possible 'trouble makers' who would think twice about being seen on camera. Systems are not necessarily expensive and can be tailored to suit your budget.
This will be dependant on your requirement. i;e what you are trying to achieve with the system. IPS Ltd offers free survey and consultancy
Yes. All cameras can be recorded to a DVR (Digital video recorder) which is the modern day equivalent of a time lapse video recorder. This stores the captured images from the cameras on a hard drive similar to that of a PC. These recordings can be kept for several weeks or months depending on the storage capacity of the DVR. IPS Ltd try to maintain a recording capability of at least 31 days on your system at optimal recording quality
Yes. Most DVR's these days can be connected to a broadband line allowing you to view your cameras remotely anywhere in the world on your PC, laptop, tablet or phone. All that is required is a fixed IP address for the DVR which can be arranged through your broadband provider
Yes. We can add your existing cameras to the new DVR providing they are offering quality pictures and in good working condition. We do have the ability to add old analogue cameras to a new digital system.
Analogue systems record to time lapse video recorders which record a 'snapshot' of each camera in turn. This gives the impression of an old black and white movie when playing back a recording as the image appears to jump slightly.....you may have seen this on programmes such as Crimewatch. The tapes need to be changed every day and are recorded over on a regular basis which degrades the image quality. Digital systems record to a hard drive with superior record quality and record all cameras at the same time, hence providing a smooth playback. The quantity of data you can store is only limited by the size of the hard drive within the DVR. More complex systems record to dedicated RAID/Server systems for a far superior system.
IP cameras transfer images (and audio if required) into data and then transfer this data over a computer network LAN/WAN or the internet. These cameras provide a superior image quality and accommodate HD (High Definition) megapixel cameras.
These cameras can be added to your existing network, therefore reducing installation costs. PoE or Power over Ethernet IP cameras can be used which further reduces the installation costs as separate power supplies are not required