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Fire safety and security risks

Government Statistics for the decade spanning 1993 to 2003 reported around 2.4million deliberate fires in the UK resulting in 1250 deaths and 32000 injuries and this is not without significant financial and social costs.

  • The government puts the cost of arson at around £2.2billion per year

  • British business insured losses are estimated to exceed more than £325million/year.

  • On average, 3 schools per day suffer from Arson attack disrupting education for about 90000 100000 pupils per year.

Government Response

The governments Fire Safety Order (October 2006) requires employers and building owners to:

  • Ensure that suitable fire protection is provided for all premises.

  • Take measures to protect their premises and those in it from the dangers of fire

  • Have fire detection and alarm system that are designed, installed, commissioned and maintained by a professional third party certificated company.

Minimising the risk

Trust Alert Fire and Security to advise on all your fire security issues and recommend the most cost effective and appropriate systems to protect you, your employees and your assets.

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