This article is written by A.P.E Fire & Security, one of the leading installers of fire alarms in Bristol and across the South West of the UK.
Fire alarm systems have become more and more advanced with modern fire alarm systems being exceptionally effective at detecting and mitigating risk. With skyrocketing prices across materials and other aspects making assets across the board become more valuable – it’s becoming more and more important to protect assets, stock and inventory. Businesses are also expecting to look at ways to cut costs and increase staff morale and retention. This goes hand-in-hand with the benefits of advanced fire alarm and fire detection systems, so read on to find out how your business can benefit when installing advanced fire alarm and fire detection systems.
Protect Your Business, Staff & Profits
As mentioned, it’s highly important to protect your staff as well as your assets. A widespread fire in your business premises or establishment can be catastrophic for your business. If you have assets that can be easily destroyed by fire such as documentation or inventory – then it’s highly important to consider upgrading to an advanced system. You are highly likely to have legal requirements in terms of fire safety as well as fire detection and prevention so you will definitely want to look at upgrading dated systems or the installation of more advanced systems for your business. Combine this with other security-related products such as access control and CCTV monitoring for full protection.
Vital for Businesses That are Specifically at Risk of Fire
It’s extremely recommended for businesses that have specific fire risk factors to invest in the upper-end advanced fire security and detection systems. Businesses that handle flammable materials, combustible materials, flammable inventory and types of machinery should definitely consider installing highly advanced fire detection, prevention and fire alarm systems. Risk assessments are likely to recommend advanced systems for these types of businesses and if you have a large number of assets that would be destroyed by a fire that is vital for your logistics or how your business operates – upgrade your systems today.
The Ability to Aim to Reduce Insurance Premiums
Insurance premiums are entirely dependent on your business operations, the risks and threats to your business as well as other factors – so it is unable to say that you will 100% be able to reduce your insurance premiums when installing specific security and fire security products for your business. You should expect however to see a reduction in premiums – due to the fact that you are actively taking steps to reduce the risk that insurers will insure you against. Businesses are looking to reduce costs at every level and a reduction in insurance premiums would be a likely welcome addition to your business expenses and cash flow. Protecting your business also gives you the peace of mind that you are fully protected and you are able to ensure that you are more likely to be able to make the claim against fire damage if you have taken reasonable and sensible steps to address, mitigate and reduce the risk.
Increase Staff Safety & Morale
The final major aspect in terms of protecting your business is the impact that this will have on employee safety and morale (which a number of research projects and papers have supported) directly inputs into staff retention. Staff that feel empowered and protected by security systems as well as fire alarm detection and prevention systems. Active investments into the safety of premises and safety of staff is highly important, both from an ethical and business standpoint. We highly recommend that you invest in an advanced system if you are considering this!
