If you own or manage a commercial property, fire safety measures are one of the most important
considerations you will need to make. As the designated ‘responsible person’ – according to the
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order – you must ensure your property is as protected as possible
from the threat of fire in an effort to make your environment safe for those who work within it, live
there or are visiting.
However, with a wealth of various regulations to fulfill, and a huge range of fire safety equipment to
choose from, this can be a complex and confusing task for someone with no fire industry experience.
Choosing a fire alarm system, for example, can be a nightmare. Do you want a traditional wired
system, a single smoke detector or an advanced wireless system?
The answer, most of the time, is that people simply don’t know. So, in order to make the process
as simple as possible, the professionals at City Fire have compiled a handy guide detailing all the
benefits you can expect from a wireless fire alarm system.
#1 No cables
Wireless technology is everywhere – from phones and speakers to satellite television and internet
connectivity – so why not employ the efficiency of a cordless system into a fire alarm? Wireless
alarms utilise radio signals to communicate between the various components, meaning they do not
require wiring. This makes them incredibly efficient to install and their function highly effective as
there are no cables.
Another important advantage of wireless fire alarms is their resistance to fire. The cables of a
traditional wired alarm system can, very occasionally, be damaged before the alarm goes off,
meaning there could be a delay in the detection of the fire. Therefore, a wireless fire alarm system
would completely negate this risk.
#2 Ease of installation
The fact that wireless alarms are, as the name would suggest, cordless, makes them much simpler
to fit, greatly reducing the installation time. This is particularly useful for business properties or local
authority owned environments as you do not experience as much down-time. Any interruption to
the running of your business can be costly, disruptive and highly inconvenient, so the less time it
takes to install your new fire alarm system the better.
Taking away the cabling element of installing a fire alarm system, which is the most time-consuming
element, makes the process a lot quicker. Fire alarm specialists simply need to position and fix the
various wireless fire alarm devices, such as detectors, call points and sounders, and the system can
then be wirelessly connected once these are in place.
#3 Suitable for a host of environments
Due to the flexible nature of a wireless fire alarm, they are suitable for a huge variety of
environments, including industrial, residential and commercial buildings. Fire industry specialists
can tailor a wireless system for your bespoke requirements, ensuring it caters to the needs of your
property and fulfils all your legal and contractual obligations.
Because wireless fire alarms require no cabling, no drilling needs to take place in your building.
This is particularly beneficial in listed or historic buildings which will not allow wiring, as well as in
environments where visible cables would dramatically diminish its aesthetic appeal. Additionally,
wireless fire alarms are ideal for multiple site buildings, such as schools and hospitals,
#4 System Portability
A new fire alarm is a big investment for a company, meaning it is incredibly important to be able
to keep and use it for as long as possible. Therefore, wireless fire alarms are a fantastic option, as
they offer huge flexibility and can be moved, relocated and repositioned as often as you need. So,
whether you are re-locating your business to a new location and want to take your alarm system
with you or are undergoing a renovation and need to temporarily move your system, you can easily
and conveniently do so.
Furthermore, wireless alarm system can easily be adapted. So, for example, if you are planning an
extension, the system can simply be added to and new alarms fitted to into the wireless circuit.
Friday 22 February 2013
Wednesday 20 February 2013
How Builders Build Homes From Scratch
Home builders are the people to go to when one is thinking about building a home from scratch. Working on a new construction provides an individual with the chance to work alongside the construction crew and have an overview on each stage of the construction. Even though it can take a few months to have the house completed, the end result is always worth it.
To begin with, it will be important to get the finances in order. A person has two options when it comes to constructing a house. He can either finance the home from his savings or he can apply for a mortgage.
Applying for a mortgage will require that one has a good credit score. The credit score affects the amount of money that can be advanced to an individual to go towards his project. It is therefore important to ensure that one clears all his bills on time.
A down payment can also make it easier to access a loan. Depending on the amount of down payment that one has placed, the lenders could effectively reduce the interest rate that is due. This is the rate that one will have to work with when repaying the loan.
An individual will also need to research on home loans. Lenders provide two types of rates. These are the fixed rates and the adjustable interest rates. Knowing the difference between the two can save one a lot of financial agony down the line when making the payments.
Once the research is complete, the next step will be to get quotes from various lenders. It may be advisable for one to consult a financial expert when comparing the various quotes that have been provided. Comparing the quotes will essentially allow one to identify all the benefits that he stands to enjoy by working with a particular firm.
The next step will involve getting a vacant lot or piece of land. This is where the home will be built. It is always vital to ensure that the selected lot is easily accessible. Facilities such as schools and malls and health facilities should also be nearby.
Locating a builder is quite easy thanks to the internet and real estate agents. A good builder will provide a number of floor plans to be implemented. The chosen contractor will also have the duty of acquiring all the necessary building permits from the local authorities as well as sourcing for labor.
Customization is also an important part of the construction phase. During customization, a person will be expected to work with plumbers and electricians in fitting all the necessary items such as lights and plumbing. Counter tops and home appliances are also fitted by these professionals who are in many cases small subcontracting firms.
Once the builders have completed their work, it will be important to schedule a walk through. The financial institution that financed the construction may also send in a home inspector. This is a professional who will go through all the rooms and ensure that everything is up to standard.
To begin with, it will be important to get the finances in order. A person has two options when it comes to constructing a house. He can either finance the home from his savings or he can apply for a mortgage.
Applying for a mortgage will require that one has a good credit score. The credit score affects the amount of money that can be advanced to an individual to go towards his project. It is therefore important to ensure that one clears all his bills on time.
A down payment can also make it easier to access a loan. Depending on the amount of down payment that one has placed, the lenders could effectively reduce the interest rate that is due. This is the rate that one will have to work with when repaying the loan.
An individual will also need to research on home loans. Lenders provide two types of rates. These are the fixed rates and the adjustable interest rates. Knowing the difference between the two can save one a lot of financial agony down the line when making the payments.
Once the research is complete, the next step will be to get quotes from various lenders. It may be advisable for one to consult a financial expert when comparing the various quotes that have been provided. Comparing the quotes will essentially allow one to identify all the benefits that he stands to enjoy by working with a particular firm.
The next step will involve getting a vacant lot or piece of land. This is where the home will be built. It is always vital to ensure that the selected lot is easily accessible. Facilities such as schools and malls and health facilities should also be nearby.
Locating a builder is quite easy thanks to the internet and real estate agents. A good builder will provide a number of floor plans to be implemented. The chosen contractor will also have the duty of acquiring all the necessary building permits from the local authorities as well as sourcing for labor.
Customization is also an important part of the construction phase. During customization, a person will be expected to work with plumbers and electricians in fitting all the necessary items such as lights and plumbing. Counter tops and home appliances are also fitted by these professionals who are in many cases small subcontracting firms.
Once the builders have completed their work, it will be important to schedule a walk through. The financial institution that financed the construction may also send in a home inspector. This is a professional who will go through all the rooms and ensure that everything is up to standard.
Wednesday 9 January 2013
Knowing Some of The Best Domestic Cleaning Tricks
If you have ever hired a domestic cleaning service to spruce up your
apartment or house, no doubt you might be impressed with the tricks they
had utilized to clean your home thoroughly and efficiently. These
domestic cleaners have the knack to make their work look painfully easy.
Here are some of the best domestic cleaning tricks to help you achieve the same proficiency
How to Live Without Mop or Vacuum
Here's the first technique: Take a few or a bunch of paper towels or napkins. Spray the floor with multipurpose cleaner, and wipe up with the paper towels or napkins. Please note that the wetter the paper towel or napkin, the more likely it is to collect hair, bits of food stuffs, and various types of crumbs that stick to moist, thin wood.
Technique number two: Take an old, clean rag and spray thoroughly with multipurpose cleaner. (You can buy a bag of cheap dishtowels for a buck and discard them after use.) Place the rag on the floor, and move it around with a push broom.
The Importance of Not Using Bleach Disks in Toilets
Bleach disks eat away at the plastic parts in your toilet. If you use bleach disks for a long time, your toilet will just keep running.
Once a week, at night, take the lid off your toilet and pour four cups of vinegar into the tank. Don't pour it in the bowl because every time you flush it will wash the vinegar through the whole system. That's not the idea. If it's in the tank it will keep the bowl smelling nicely (if you like the smell of vinegar). After the first flush, it won't smell like vinegar any more. The vinegar will also keep your water jets open, decreasing the likelihood of a clogged toilet.
Hey Dust, Now It's War!
When you're home looking around during a commercial, do you notice tiny grains on the furniture and dullness everywhere? When you walk through your front door, do you see a kaleidoscope of particles, hair, and dander floating in the air? When you type on the keyboard, do your fingers feel like they're walking on the beach? That, boys and girls, is dust.
A plain paper towel or napkin with multipurpose cleaner also works. Lightly dampen the paper towel with cleaner, and then clean just as you would with a cloth. Never use this method on electronics since the wetness will damage the electronics.
Refrigerator Maintenance
If food is healthy, it will go bad quickly. Most fresh fruits and vegetables are no longer considered fresh after a few days and will be completely spoiled in a week. To accommodate this fact of life, you'll need to clean your refrigerator once a week, every two weeks at the very least, of any/all now unhealthy, spoiled food.
The Baking Soda Myth
An open box of baking soda does nothing to quarantine or dispose of the smell of decaying food. The only thing that keeps your fridge fresh and clean is if you keep it cleaned out. Every six months take everything out. Then wash it from top to bottom with a rag dipped in baking soda and warm water (yes, the baking soda has some good uses). Don't forget to clean the drawers since this is where you find that last piece of sea kelp or lettuce and the leaky soda lake with islands of mold. Once it's completely cleaned, dry the refrigerator with a paper towel.
Here are some of the best domestic cleaning tricks to help you achieve the same proficiency
How to Live Without Mop or Vacuum
Here's the first technique: Take a few or a bunch of paper towels or napkins. Spray the floor with multipurpose cleaner, and wipe up with the paper towels or napkins. Please note that the wetter the paper towel or napkin, the more likely it is to collect hair, bits of food stuffs, and various types of crumbs that stick to moist, thin wood.
Technique number two: Take an old, clean rag and spray thoroughly with multipurpose cleaner. (You can buy a bag of cheap dishtowels for a buck and discard them after use.) Place the rag on the floor, and move it around with a push broom.
The Importance of Not Using Bleach Disks in Toilets
Bleach disks eat away at the plastic parts in your toilet. If you use bleach disks for a long time, your toilet will just keep running.
Once a week, at night, take the lid off your toilet and pour four cups of vinegar into the tank. Don't pour it in the bowl because every time you flush it will wash the vinegar through the whole system. That's not the idea. If it's in the tank it will keep the bowl smelling nicely (if you like the smell of vinegar). After the first flush, it won't smell like vinegar any more. The vinegar will also keep your water jets open, decreasing the likelihood of a clogged toilet.
Hey Dust, Now It's War!
When you're home looking around during a commercial, do you notice tiny grains on the furniture and dullness everywhere? When you walk through your front door, do you see a kaleidoscope of particles, hair, and dander floating in the air? When you type on the keyboard, do your fingers feel like they're walking on the beach? That, boys and girls, is dust.
A plain paper towel or napkin with multipurpose cleaner also works. Lightly dampen the paper towel with cleaner, and then clean just as you would with a cloth. Never use this method on electronics since the wetness will damage the electronics.
Refrigerator Maintenance
If food is healthy, it will go bad quickly. Most fresh fruits and vegetables are no longer considered fresh after a few days and will be completely spoiled in a week. To accommodate this fact of life, you'll need to clean your refrigerator once a week, every two weeks at the very least, of any/all now unhealthy, spoiled food.
The Baking Soda Myth
An open box of baking soda does nothing to quarantine or dispose of the smell of decaying food. The only thing that keeps your fridge fresh and clean is if you keep it cleaned out. Every six months take everything out. Then wash it from top to bottom with a rag dipped in baking soda and warm water (yes, the baking soda has some good uses). Don't forget to clean the drawers since this is where you find that last piece of sea kelp or lettuce and the leaky soda lake with islands of mold. Once it's completely cleaned, dry the refrigerator with a paper towel.
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