Experts since 1990
In any commercial premises, from factories and foundries to stores and stadiums, the threat from fire is a very real one, so if you’re the owner or manager of such a location you should never even consider making a compromise. The standard and quality of your fire detection and alarm equipment can save lives, protect property and give you some much-needed peace of mind.
Major fires can be crippling to any company in any sector of industry. In many cases, even successful businesses have found it impossible to get back to any form of normality in the following twelve months. The latest state of the art fire detection systems are extremely good, and the good news is they’re likely to cost less than you might have thought.
You have a number of options to consider when it comes to choosing a fire alarm system. If you have a relatively small premises, a conventional system could be more appropriate. This means each detection device will be linked separately to the main control panel. With an addressable system, the devices are connected via a loop back to the control panel. It’s more suitable to a larger premises because it will be possible to locate the fire instantly.
Here at Webster Security & Fire, we have always known about the importance of treating each of our clients as an individual with their own specific needs. This is equally true in regard to the layout of their premises. Each school, factory, hospital, office building, hotel, shopping centre and business park we work with needs to have a fire alarm and detection system that’s unique. If it’s ‘off the peg’, it wouldn’t be working to the best of its abilities.
If you’ve spent years building a business, nurturing it patiently as it grows, imagine how heart-breaking it would be to suffer a major fire on the premises. The site of the fire itself is only part of the story, however, because smoke can cause just as much havoc elsewhere as it travels through vents and ducting, causing further problems with soot staining and unpleasant odours.
You could lose a great deal of product, of course, and you may have to replace curtains, carpeting, upholstery, machinery, computers and many other items. While your first thoughts will be about the safety of your employees and the damage caused inside the building, the stress that the recovery process will induce is also worth considering. The fire itself is only ever one part of the story.
It’s also worth noting that many companies only purchase partial insurance cover, in order to keep their spending on premiums to a minimum. While you will undoubtedly save a few pounds each month, have you ever stopped to wonder what you stand to lose should the worst-case scenario occur? Will you even be able to get the business back up and running?
Here at Webster Security & Fire, we recommend that potential clients think about the type of fire detection system they need, including the alarms, and to call us in for a site visit. We can offer much-needed guidance based on our years of experience, our thorough understanding of the relevant regulations and our ability to supply, install and maintain the very best products from the most trusted manufacturers.
Whatever type of property you have, whichever sector of industry you happen to be working in, cutting corners with fire safety is a big no-no. There are a number of ways in which you can protect your employees, your visitors, your customers and your possessions, so make sure you contact our specialists soon. We’re available right now on 01382 330 606, and we’re ready and waiting to discuss your best way forward. That all-important peace of mind is now just a phone call away.