New rules for organisations that suffer false alarms

A new policy aiming to reduce false alarms from remotely monitored fire alarm systems is being introduced. From 1 April 2005, end users with poorly performing systems will be required to apply for a Unique Reference Number (URN) from their Fire Service to continue to receive an immediate response to their fire alarm.

The increase in false alarms from fire systems has become a real problem in recent years. In 2002, over 279,000 false alarms were received by Fire and Rescue Services in the UK,... (131 more words)

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