Useful Tips for Building Warrant of Fitness

Useful Tips for Building Warrant of Fitness

As a building owner, maintaining the safety and compliance of your property is a top priority. This is where a Building Warrant of Fitness (BWOF) plays a crucial role. Fire Security Services offers Building Warrant of Fitness checks throughout Auckland, Tauranga, Hamilton, Wellington, and across the North and South Islands of New Zealand. We help ensure that your building's specified systems are maintained, inspected, and reported on, giving occupants, customers, and visitors peace of mind about the building's safety.

Understanding the Need for Fire Evacuation Schemes

Understanding the Need for Fire Evacuation Schemes

In the event of a fire, the ability to quickly and safely evacuate a building can be the difference between life and death. For businesses across New Zealand, ensuring that there is a robust and approved fire evacuation scheme in place is not just a legal requirement, but a crucial aspect of workplace safety. At Fire Security Services, we specialize in creating comprehensive fire evacuation schemes tailored to the specific needs of businesses throughout New Zealand.

False Fire Alarm Callouts Cost up to $40m Annually

False Fire Alarm Callouts Cost up to $40m Annually

False fire alarms are becoming an increasingly costly issue for New Zealand's emergency services, with Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) reporting that the financial burden could be as high as $40 million annually. This alarming trend is not only a drain on resources but also hampers the ability of emergency services to respond to actual fires and other emergencies.

What You Need to Know About Fire Suppression Systems

What You Need to Know About Fire Suppression Systems

Fire suppression systems are crucial for any comprehensive fire protection strategy. At Fire Security Services, we pride ourselves on being New Zealand's premier fire protection and building compliance specialist. This article delves into the essential components, types, and benefits of fire suppression systems to help you understand their importance in safeguarding lives and property.

Why Businesses Need Customised Fire Alarms

Why Businesses Need Customised Fire Alarms

Fire safety is a critical concern for any business, and having the right fire alarm system can make all the difference in protecting your property and people. At Fire Security Services, we specialize in the installation of complex fire alarm systems tailored to the unique needs of businesses across Auckland, Tauranga, Hamilton, Wellington, and throughout New Zealand. But why should your business invest in a customized fire alarm system?

FSS Enhances Kitchen Safety with Widely Used Ansul Fire Suppression Systems

FSS Enhances Kitchen Safety with Widely Used Ansul Fire Suppression Systems

FSS is proud to announce our continued commitment to fire safety in commercial kitchens by servicing the most widely used kitchen fire suppression systems globally—the Ansul Kitchen Systems. These pre-engineered, automatic fire suppression solutions are renowned for their ability to tackle large, hazardous fires without human intervention, ensuring the highest levels of safety and reliability.

Fluorinated fire fighting foam extinguishers banned

Fluorinated fire fighting foam extinguishers banned

Poly fluorinated firefighting (PFA) foams have been found to be bio accumulative, meaning they do not break down in the environment. They pollute water ways and work their way back up the food chain to be consumed by humans and are a suspected carcinogen. As per the Environmental Protection Agencies directive, the fire industry is proceeding to remove these types of extinguishers (that contain C6 Aqueous Film Forming Foams C6-AFFF) from circulation and replace with approved product.

8 Reasons Your Business Should Partner with Fire Security Services

8 Reasons Your Business Should Partner with Fire Security Services

In today's world, ensuring the safety and compliance of your business premises is not just a legal requirement but a moral responsibility. Fire Security Services (FSS), a pioneering Kiwi-owned fire protection and building compliance firm, offers a comprehensive and innovative approach to fire safety. Here are ten reasons why partnering with FSS is a strategic move for your business.

Protect Your Personnel and Property with a Fire Sprinkler System

Protect Your Personnel and Property with a Fire Sprinkler System

In today’s fast-paced business environment, safety and security are paramount. This is especially true when it comes to fire protection, an area where Fire Security Services excels. Specializing in fire sprinkler installations, testing, and compliance throughout New Zealand, Fire Security Services offers more than just equipment; we offer peace of mind. Here’s why every business should consider implementing a fire sprinkler system.

Are Your Staff Trained to Use Fire Extinguishers and Fire Blankets?

Are Your Staff Trained to Use Fire Extinguishers and Fire Blankets?

In the event of a fire, the availability of fire equipment is only part of the solution; knowing how to use this equipment effectively is crucial. Here at Fire Security Services, we offer comprehensive training for businesses to ensure their staff are proficient in using various fire equipment. This training not only meets legal requirements but also empowers employees to act confidently and safely during a fire emergency.

A Closer Look at Fire Extinguisher Testing

A Closer Look at Fire Extinguisher Testing

Fire extinguishers are critical for ensuring safety in various environments, acting as the first line of defense against fires of limited size. Here at Fire Security Services, we offer comprehensive fire extinguisher testing, inspections, and maintenance services, essential for both saving lives and preventing property damage. This article delves into what's involved in fire extinguisher testing and the importance of maintaining these life-saving devices.

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas and thanks for your support throughout 2023!

Our staff voted for a charity to support this Christmas. We have made a donation to the Starship Foundation, who help to ensure all children in Aotearoa New Zealand have access to world-class healthcare.

Our offices are closed from the afternoon of Wednesday 20 December and reopen on 11 January. However, we've still got your back 24/7 on 0800 11 46 11 so call us if you need to!

Importance of Emergency Lighting and Exit Lighting for Businesses

Importance of Emergency Lighting and Exit Lighting for Businesses

In today’s safety-conscious world, emergency lighting and exit lighting are not just a matter of compliance but are essential for ensuring the safety and security of a building's occupants in the event of an emergency. Fire Security Services, a leader in the field, stands ready to provide comprehensive solutions for your emergency lighting needs.

Building Compliance Update - November 2023

Building Compliance Update - November 2023

There are some key changes taking place in the world of building compliance. We have summarised these changes to make it easy for you. If you have any questions about how this may affect your building, please get in touch with your local FSS branch.

The Government have significantly increased fines for failing to either 'supply' or 'display' a BWOF from $250+GST to $1,000+GST.

Does Your Business Have an Emergency Evacuation Plan?

Does Your Business Have an Emergency Evacuation Plan?

When it comes to fire safety, having a comprehensive emergency evacuation plan is not just a legal requirement but also a crucial investment in the protection of your building, tenants, and employees. Fire Security Services (FSS), specializing in providing evacuation schemes for businesses throughout New Zealand, understands the importance of preparedness. In this article, we will explore why your business needs an emergency evacuation scheme and how FSS can help you ensure the safety of your premises and occupants.

Importance of Fire Extinguisher Maintenance and Inspections

Importance of Fire Extinguisher Maintenance and Inspections

When it comes to fire safety, having a comprehensive emergency evacuation plan is not just a legal requirement but also a crucial investment in the protection of your building, tenants, and employees. Fire Security Services (FSS), specializing in providing evacuation schemes for businesses throughout New Zealand, understands the importance of preparedness. In this article, we will explore why your business needs an emergency evacuation scheme and how FSS can help you ensure the safety of your premises and occupants.

Importance of Smoke Alarms and an Escape Plan for Your Home

Importance of Smoke Alarms and an Escape Plan for Your Home

Imagine being awakened in the dead of night by the sharp sound of a smoke alarm. Your home, the haven where your family lives, is at risk. Would you know what to do? Do you and your family have a clear escape plan? As daunting as these questions might sound, preparing for such a scenario is of paramount importance. Fire Security Services, New Zealand's leading fire protection and building compliance experts, consistently emphasize the significance of smoke alarms and a meticulously planned home escape route.

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