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Are you playing Russian roulette with fire safety? A recent survey from FireUK found that 39% of pub landlords were unaware of their legal responsibility to conduct a fire risk assessment on their premises. If you fail to comply with fire safety laws you could face fines and even prison. Here are 3 ways an alarm paging system can help minimise the fire risk to staff and business.
An alarm paging system from CST immediately notifies designated fire marshals of the exact location of the fire alert. The ability to identify the precise location of the alarm decreases the response time. Fire alarms can be dealt with in a timely and efficient manner
A large hotel or restaurant must evacuate customers and staff when a fire alarm occurs. Alarm paging systems are especially useful in large buildings because it can pinpoint the exact location of the alert. Fire investigators can distinguish real emergencies and coordinate evacuation swiftly should the alarm be genuine.
Businesses need to respect every fire alarm, but unnecessary evacuations are disruptive and undesirable. With AlarmCall, staff have a short period of time to establish the validity of the alarm before reaching call out status. It is being used by all 370 ASDA stores where it has reduced false evacuations by 50%.
Pubs and restaurants urged to take action over fire risk
Don’t underestimate the importance of having a comprehensive plan in place for meeting fire safety laws. Alarm paging systems are ideal for busy pubs who cannot afford to waste time and money through false evacuations.