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The Most Commonly Overlooked Property Protection Methods
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When securing your property, most owners think of the obvious: a fire alarm, some security cameras, and a sturdy lock on the front door. But in our 44+ years of keeping homes and businesses unaccosted, we’ve seen time and again that often the obvious safety measures are also the ones that go underconsidered. It’s time to go beyond the basics. These are five most commonly forgotten methods of protecting your property.
1) Fire Door Servicing
Installing a fire door is one thing. Ensuring it performs as it should in an emergency is another. Over time, seals degrade to loosen hinges. A door that seems firmly planted may be compromised, reducing or entirely disabling its ability to contain flames and smoke.
Fire doors should be inspected regularly to prevent this. We recommend monthly visual checks with a professional service every six months. Our advice is based on legal requirements under UK fire safety regulations called the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
2) Emergency Lighting
When a fire knocks out the main power, your building will be plunged into darkness. This can make backup emergency lighting the difference between a calm evacuation and complete chaos.
Anti-panic lighting, illuminated exit signs, and standby lights ensure escape routes remain visible in the darkest conditions, yet many properties skip this step. Installing and maintaining emergency lighting is a clear way to ensure your evacuation is seamless.
3) Fire Extinguisher Positioning and Maintenance
Having fire extinguishers is important, but having the right types in the right places is essential. Too often, extinguishers either go totally unserviced or are entirely the wrong type for the risks present, based on your property that needs protection. As well as the more obvious associated risks, this could cost you your job too.
Luckily, avoiding this scenario is only one step away. You can avoid fines of up to £10,000 or even time in prison just by reading up on your business’s fire security needs in the Regulatory Reform Order, or consulting a professional.
4) Incomplete Security Coverage
Visible CCTV cameras might deter opportunists, but on their own they’re not enough. A well-rounded commercial security system has to do better by covering the blind spots too.
Places to look for are back entrances, side windows and fire escapes. Our security audits identify these blind spots and help ensure your systems are up to modern standards.
5) Sprinkler Systems
Many homeowners assume sprinkler systems are only for commercial buildings. In reality, residential sprinklers offer life-saving protection and are increasingly being installed in homes across the UK: the National Fire Chiefs Council recommends they’re placed in any building over 11 metres in height.
Modern systems can be discreet and cost-effective, without sacrificing overall security by activating only where needed. Often, it’s the first noticeable response to a crisis after the alarm has been sounded.
Don’t Leave Your Property at Risk
Overlooking these key protection methods could leave your property vulnerable. At Snowdonia Fire Protection, we specialise in delivering comprehensive safety solutions that adapt to you and your building’s preferences.
You can get started by getting in touch today to book your safety assessment and discover how we can help secure what matters most.
