Fire and security system guides
Plain-English answers to the fire alarm and security system questions that building owners, managers, landlords and homeowners ask us most. Written by our Technical Director, Ricky Shaw, and checked against the standards and official guidance.
- How to check a fire alarm company is BAFE registeredThe register, the four modules and the wording to watch for
- BS 5839-1:2025: what changedThe 2025 revision in plain English
- What fire alarm category do I need?Typical categories by building, and M, L1 to L5, P1 and P2 explained
- Kent Fire and Rescue and automatic fire alarmsWhy crews usually need a fire confirmed first
- Fire alarm certificates and paperworkEvery document you should get, and why
- Fire alarms for HMOs and flatsBS 5839-6 grades and categories for landlords
- CCTV and data protection in the UKSigns, filming beyond your boundary, the ICO fee and footage
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