Biometric Access Control UK: 2026 Guide
What is Biometric access control? Biometric access control is a way to let people into a place (or unlock a device/system) by checking a biological trait instead of (or in...
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Key information about MES Systems and our industry that helps serve you best.
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Protect Your Business This Winter: 2025 Security & Safety Checklist
Winter in the UK is a season of higher crime and harsher weather. If your security and safety measures aren’t ready for this winter, your business could be exposed. Below is...
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Martyn’s Law & Schools: Why use a Distinct Lockdown Alarm
From April 2027, Martyn’s Law (the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025) becomes enforceable. Most education settings will be expected to have proportionate procedures for evacuation, invacuation, lockdown and communication....
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Autumn Business Security & Fire Safety Checklist (UK) — 2025 Edition
Update CCTV, alarms & access before 26 Oct. Stay BS 5839-1 compliant.
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Gate Safety for Schools: A Practical Guide for Headteachers, Site Teams & Governors
A Practical UK guide to automated school gate safety: HSE tips, maintenance checklist, and how MES Systems can help.
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Fire Extinguisher Types in the UK: The Complete Guide (2026 Update)
Fire extinguishers are an essential component of fire safety in homes, workplaces, and public buildings. Choosing the right fire extinguisher is about matching your fire risks to the correct extinguisher type,...
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Secure Your Business: The Importance of Gates, Barriers and Fencing for Enhanced Site Protection
In today's world, ensuring the safety and security of your business premises is more important than ever. Whether you operate in a high-traffic industrial area or manage a secluded commercial...
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Keep Your Fire & Security Systems Running at Peak Performance with MES Systems' Service and Maintenance Solutions
As a business owner, you have countless responsibilities, and ensuring your fire and security systems are in top condition shouldn't be an added burden. With MES Systems’ service and maintenance...
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Keep Students and Staff Safe with Comprehensive Fire and Security Solutions by MES Systems
In today’s rapidly evolving security landscape, ensuring the safety of students, staff, and assets in educational institutions is paramount. At MES Systems, we specialise in providing tailored fire and security...
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Comprehensive Guidance on Testing & Maintaining Fire Safety Equipment
Ensuring fire safety in any building is paramount, requiring meticulous testing and maintenance of fire alarms, emergency lights, and fire extinguishers. It's crucial to understand the legal responsibility for fire...
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A Comprehensive Guide to Fire Protection Systems: What You Need to Know
Fire protection is a critical aspect of ensuring the safety of your home or business. With numerous fire protection systems available, it's essential to understand your options and select...
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SSAIB Certification information for your Businesses (2026): What It Means & Why It Matters
Last updated: January 2026 When you invest in a fire or security system, you’re also investing in compliance, reliability, and insurability. Choosing an SSAIB-certificated installer helps demonstrate that your systems...
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MOST COMMON CAUSES OF FALSE ALARMS
The system has not had regular routine maintenance carried out. A door or window was left open or unlocked and a person or animal entered. An insect or spider...
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ACCESS CONTROL EXPLAINED
We know that protecting your premises, assets and data is fundamental to ensure the long-term health of your business. But with staff, clients and tradesmen all entering your property...
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CCTV AND AUDIO RECORDING
There are some instances where recording audio via CCTV is invaluable, and the protection of public safety and workers outweighs the risks to personal privacy. Examples include: Bus or...
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CCTV AND DATA PROTECTION
Any images captured of people are classified as personal data. Businesses must therefore comply with the Data Protection Act or, from May 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Organisations are...
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INFORMATION ON TYPES OF CCTV, ITS EVOLUTION AND HIKVISION
We know that CCTV offers fantastic protection for both homes and businesses, but our customers often have lots of questions so we thought it would be useful to put...
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QUESTIONS TO ASK A POTENTIAL FIRE & SECURITY PROVIDER
Are your employee’s security screened & DBS checked so I know who I am letting into my home or business premises? Are your staff trained, experienced and qualified? Are...
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CCTV SIGNAGE – HOW TO AVOID GDPR PENALTIES
Around six million CCTV surveillance cameras are operational in the UK, according to the British Security Industry Association (BSIA). What you might not know is that images of people...
