False fire alarms still a big issue

Firefighters respond to all alarms as if they are real, and as a result in London alone a fire engine is called to a false alarm every 12 minutes - but now the BSI is recommending protective covers for all manual call points, will we see a decline in malicious activations?

In the recent revision to the BS5839-1:2017 the British Standard Institute has recommended, in section 20.2 b) of the update, that: “All MCPs should be fitted with a protective cover, which is moved to gain access to the frangible elements.” 

The Sounder Series by STI is specifically designed to prevent malicious false alarms. If there is a history or threat of malicious activation whereby a vandal is willing to lift a protective cover in order to raise a false alarm, our Stopper Series offers a solution.

The Euro Stopper is a protective cover that helps prevent malicious activations, the tamper-proof cover features a sturdy UV-Stabilised polycarbonate housing and has the useful addition of an integral sounder. 

The 96 dB sounder emits a piercing alarm when the cover is lifted drawing immediate attention to the area. This acts as both a deterrent for those looking to raise a false alarm maliciously, as well as functioning as an additional alarm in an emergency.

If further protection is required the Universal Stopper provides IP56 protection against the elements, a tough outer dome is strong enough to withstand the severest of knocks - the 96 dB sounder defends against malicious activation.

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