Fire and Security Guides for UK Businesses
FIDEC guides give practical fire safety and commercial security advice for business owners, facilities managers, and H&S leads across the UK.
Fire and security guides
Practical fire safety and commercial security guides for UK business owners, landlords and facilities teams.
Alarm Signalling Upgrade Manchester
A practical guide for Manchester businesses with fire alarms or intruder alarms still using old phone lines, legacy diallers, Redcare-style signalling, or unreliable single-path monitoring.
Commercial Intruder Alarm Installation Buyer's Guide
A practical buyer's guide to choosing a commercial intruder alarm system, covering grades, monitoring, police response, signalling, insurance, installer checks, and quote comparison.
Commercial CCTV Installation Guide for UK Businesses
A practical commercial CCTV installation guide for UK businesses, covering site surveys, camera placement, recording, privacy, remote access, and the questions worth asking before you sign.
What kind of CCTV system does my business need?
The right CCTV system depends on what you need the footage to prove, where the main risks are, how quickly you need a response, and how the system will be managed under UK data protection rules.
How often should a commercial fire alarm be serviced?
Commercial fire alarms should normally be serviced by a competent specialist every six months, with weekly user tests and daily panel checks between visits. Here is what UK guidance expects and when a site may need more frequent attention.
Is Your Intruder Alarm Future-Proof? 2026 UK Business Guide
PSTN switch-off, 2G retirement, false alarm limits, and alarm grading are all affecting how commercial intruder alarms are specified and monitored in 2026. Here is the practical check every business should make now.
RPEEP Duties: What Responsible Persons Need to Do in 2026
The new evacuation planning duties are now in force in England. Here is what responsible persons need to do now, where most portfolios are exposed, and how to close the gap quickly.
Lithium Battery Charging Fire Safety for Businesses (2026)
Lithium battery fire incidents are climbing. Here is a practical guide for UK business owners and facilities teams on charging zones, procurement, storage, and emergency planning.
Martyn's Law: UK Business Premises Security Checks
The new statutory guidance is out, the SIA is preparing to regulate, and publicly accessible premises have a window to get ready. Here is what Martyn's Law means for CCTV, access control, lockdown, evacuation and day-to-day security planning.
Is Your Alarm Still Working? PSTN Switch-Off Guide
The PSTN network is being switched off by January 2027, and several related changes have already happened. If your alarm relies on a legacy phone line, 2G/3G, or BT Redcare, your monitoring may already be gone.
Access Control Systems for UK Businesses (2026)
Wireless systems now outsell wired for the first time. Mobile credentials have tripled in adoption. A plain guide to access control types, costs, compliance, and what to avoid before a problem forces your hand.
Fire Risk Assessment Law for UK Businesses
What the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 actually requires, what changed in April 2026, the five steps, common mistakes, and the consequences of getting it wrong.
UK Commercial Fire Alarm Systems Complete Guide (2026)
BS 5839 categories, conventional vs addressable systems, false alarm causes, what a professional installation looks like, and how to choose an installer in Greater Manchester.
