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INTRODUCTION CONTENTS… A look ahead to IFSEC and FIREX 4  International. igilance – the new 3-megapixel 15  V bullet outdoor camera from D-Link. Rex Taylor of Kidde Safety discusses 8  the importance of considering Baldwin of ESP examines 16  N the eil opportunities for electrical smoke, heat and CO alarms during rewiring and refurbishment projects. contractors in the booming electrical security sector. Fletcher of SWA explains how 18  C to olin prevent cables falling in a fire. SAFE AND SECURE The Fire & Security Association 9  celebrates 10 years of improving Welcome to ECN’s second quarterly supplement. This time we’re focusing on Security and Fire Safety, and with IFSEC and FIREX International just around the corner, we’ve got a sneak preview of that thrown in too. In this supplement you will find expert advice to ensure you are up to speed with all the latest fire safety requirements, the opportunities offered to contractors by the burgeoning electrical security sector, plus a range of the latest security and fire safety products designed to make your job easier. Don’t forget that many of these products will be on show at the brand new Electrical Design and Install Expo in September. On page 26 the event’s press and marketing manager, Daniel Sait, looks ahead to the UK’s only national show for electrical contractors. We hope you enjoy this supplement and find its content useful. Russell Drury Group Editor the industry. he extensive range of smoke, 20  T heat and carbon monoxide alarms 10  Paul Mead of LTM Fire Safety Consultants highlights the importance of Fire Safety Risk Assessments. available from Kidde Safety. Goddard of Geofire discusses 22  N the ick importance of fire doors and the Tom Welland of Fireco explains how  12 new technology can simplify fire safety technology available to hold open fire and security by integrating the two. ayne Lysaght-Mason of Electrical 14  W Direct discusses technological advancements in security systems and how electrical contractors can make the most of the increasing need for customers to keep their homes and properties safe and secure. doors safely and legally. Fire Protection Association 24 The advises on legislation surrounding fire detection and alarms. aniel Sait looks ahead to the ED&I 26  D Expo in September. GROUP EDITOR – RUSSELL DRURY E: [email protected] STUDIO MANAGER – BEN BRISTOW T: 01634 673163 E: [email protected] BUSINESS SUPPORT ADMINISTRATOR – CAROL GYLBY T: 01634 673163 E: [email protected] NEWS EDITOR – CLAIRE FLETCHER E: [email protected] DESIGNER – JON APPLETON E: [email protected] MANAGING DIRECTOR – DAVID KITCHENER T: 01634 673163 E: [email protected] GROUP ADVERTISEMENT MANAGER – KELLY BYNE T: 01634 673163 E: [email protected] ACCOUNTS T: 01634 673163 E: [email protected] The editor and publishers do not necessarily agree with the views expressed by contributors nor do they accept responsibility for any errors in the transmission of the subject matter in this publication. In all matters the editor’s decision is final. Editorial contributions to ECN are welcomed, and the editor reserves the right to alter or abridge text prior to the publication. Published monthly by All Things Media Ltd., Suite 14, 6-8 Revenge Road, Lordswood, Kent ME5 8UD. Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Overseas Subscription Rates: Europe £60.00; Rest of World £70.00 Copyright © 2017. All rights reserved. Printed by Pensord, Tram Road, Pontilanfraith, Blackwood, NP12 2YA Security & Fire Safety June 2017 | 3