WFN April 2016
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The document discusses a new British cable standard for intruder alarm systems, BS4737-3.30:2015, which comes into effect on April 1, 2016. The standard requires cable manufacturers to clearly label cables to indicate quality. Previously, installers could not determine if cables were compliant or not. Cheap, non-compliant cables have been found to cause false alarms and require replacement. The document encourages installers to use cables that meet the new standard for quality and to reduce false alarms. It also provides a link for more information on alarm cables and advertises the company's wire-free security systems.
WFN April 2016
- 1. ANOTHERCOMPETITIONTO WIN 贈25AMAZONVOUCHERS! WIRE FREE NEWS Edition 16 April 2016 The BSI has introduced a new intruder alarm cable standard, BS4737-3.30:2015, which will come into force on the 1st April 2016. The new standard will give installers clear indication of the quality of the cable they are using. The question is why now and what was used before? The answer is simple; because there wasn't a requirement on manufacturers to label cables prior to now, so you couldnt tell if the wire was compliant or not. Also, cheap cables have been found to cause false alarms and cost clients money to replace. The correct cable for use with intruder alarms is one tested to meet BS4737-3.30:2015. So you could say that the stable door has been closed, but the positive way to look at this is that because of proper engineering and feedback to the Third Party Accreditation companies, action has been taken. Or you could do what we do most of the time and install Wire-Free systems (just saying). If you would like more information on alarm cables then follow this link: http://www.cqr.co.uk/cable- 2/professional-cable/ Why accreditation is important NEW Standard BS4737-3.30:2015 NEW Cable Call us on: 01277 724779 www.w-fp.co.uk
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- 3. You can help by letting us know what you like or dont like too - we really are listening, just email us: feedback@w-fp.co.uk or complete our feedback form online: www.w-fp.co.uk/contact @WORK Greg John is always smiling and a thoughtful member of the team. As a field based engineer he extols our values everyday. He never takes himself too seriously but knows when to be professional and enjoys lightening the mood. Q1. If you were stuck on a desert island and could only bring three things with you what would they be? Xbox 1, couch from DFS (L-shaped with recliner), and my wife. Q2. If you could have a superpower what would it be and why? I would be Wolverine as I wouldn't be killed easily and never need to use the knife drawer again. Q3. If there were a movie about your life, who would play you and why? It would have to be Idris Elba as he is funny, laid back and very intelligent. Q4. What was the last gift you gave? My time. Q5. Who do you follow on Twitter and why? The Rock (Dwayne Johnson) because he does a lot for others. WFPs culture: As a business we believe in doing things properly; for our customers and also for our colleagues. We really want all our people to be happy in what they do. To support this, we promote continual, individual, development and promote honest debate on how to improve our services to our customers.
- 4. The WFP referral program: Simply refer a friend to WFP and you will BOTH receive a 贈25 Amazon gift certificate* Visit www.w-fp.co.uk/referral for more details and full T&Cs: Call us on: 01277 724779 www.w-fp.co.uk Like us on Facebook @wfptweets * T&Cs apply Top Tips - Cut out & keep guide: Accreditations Whats all the fuss about? Accreditation delivers confidence in certificates and conformity statements. It underpins the quality of results by ensuring their traceability, comparability, validity and commutability. In the Fire & Security Industry there are sets of British standards which guide firms about what to install, how to test and minimum requirements. However, to ensure that you have confidence in the firm, we believe that accreditation an essential part of the mix, below is our quick reference guide: National Entrepreneur Awards 2015 FINALIST FINALIST Entrepreneur of the Year Keep this with your other Top Tips pages to build a wealth of useful knowledge that can be kept easily. If you want to know more about our accreditors, or about accreditation in general, then give one of our great team a call on 01277 724779, we love sharing our knowledge! ACCREDITOR BAFE by BSI www.bafe.org.uk www.bsigroup.com SSAIB www.ssaib.org Safe Contractor www.safecontractor.com UKAS https://youtu.be/gBQV2A-M45c WHO ARE THEY BSI - British Standards Institute has written the standards that the BAFE accreditation scheme is based on. The SSAIB is a forward thinking and proactive alarm inspection board. Part of Alcumus Group supporting more than 30,000 clients in the UK and internationally. The organisation that check the accreditors. WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOU Confidence that the installing firm has procedures and processes to design, install, commission and maintain your fire alarm system. You know that the systems being installed are being physically inspected for all appropriate interconnections and adherence to the relevant standards. Compliance with health and safety working practices and demonstrating commitment to working safely. The accreditation companies are being checked. COVERING Fire detection and alarms. Security; intruder, CCTV and access control. Heath and safety. Fire and security accreditation companies and many others.