Battersea, London -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/17/2016 -- According to official statistics revealed by the Office for National Statistics, there were 5% fewer deaths cause by fire than last year in the UK, a continuing trend year-on-year. Statistics also show that overall fire deaths have reduce by 40% since 2004, along with declining numbers of people injured in fires at home – less than half than in 2004.

These dropping figures are due to new legislation to ensure all new property have a working smoke alarm fitted in every home, as well as an overall improvement in fire safety equipment quality and reliability over recent years.

However, the same cannot be said for residents living in the US who have seen an increase in fire-related deaths between 2009 and 2014. In one report revealing statistics from the British Columbia Fire Commissioner showed that dead batteries were found in smoke alarms in 302 residential fires, resulting in 39 injuries and seven fatalities in one US province alone. Their figures also show that no smoke alarms were found at all in 1,966 residential fires, resulting in 113 injuries and 20 deaths in the same area.

The US National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has voiced its concern about the number of U.S. households without these early warning devices. Although 96% of American homes have at least one smoke alarm installed, no smoke alarms were present or were not working in two out of five (41%) of the reported home fires between 2003-2006.

Back in the UK, the UK Fire Protection Association's (FPA) have advised homeowners that a key part of fire safety is to regularly check smoke alarm batteries to ensure they are not flat and to replace batteries routinely.

Their information states: Smoke alarms are a key part of a home fire escape plan. When there is a fire, smoke spreads fast. Working smoke alarms give you early warning so you can get outside quickly.

The FPA also recommend that householders use the following advice:

- Install smoke alarms in every sleeping room and outside each separate sleeping area.
- Install alarms on every level of the home.
- Install alarms in the basement.
- Smoke alarms should be interconnected. When one sounds, they all sound.
- Replace all smoke alarms after 10 years of use.
- Large homes may need extra smoke alarms.

How smoke alarms can save your life

It is recommended that you use interconnected smoke alarms wherever possible. This way when one smoke alarm goes off they all will sound giving you an early alert to a fire in another part of your home or building that you may not be aware of. It is advised to check smoke alarms once per month by pressing the test button to ensure the alarm is working.

The best place to install smoke alarms are high up on a wall or on a ceiling. To reduce the risk of a false alarm it is advised that smoke alarms are fitted away from the kitchen where they may be triggered by accidents in the kitchen, such as burnt toast or smoking pans used for cooking. Ideally a smoke alarm should be at least 10 feet away from the stove top.

Why not take a look at our expert range of smoke alarms. We also offer an installation service – see our site for details: http://www.dram-security.co.uk/

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London based security, burglar ans fire systems specialist launches updated version of their website.

Batersea, Greater London -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/18/2016 -- DRAM Security, a London based specialist in commercial and residential security and monitoring systems, has just launched their new website.

The company was established in 2009 and their offer include:

- CCTV Installation
- Wireless Burglar Alarms
- Wired Burglar Alarms
- Security Lighting
- Access Control Systems
- Burglar Alarm Maintenance
- CCTV Maintenance
- Fire System Installation
- Audio Visual Installations

The new website has been created to give the customers more information about the services at hand.

The company recognises that many of their customers are constantly on the move and using their mobile devices to browse the internet. This is why the new website is fully responsive and can be easily accessed on desktop computers as well as tablets and mobile devices.

The website provides a lot of information about the DRAM Security offer as well as recommendations for those of their clients who are not 100% sure yet what they want.

The company is a team of professional but friendly installers and security specialist that treat each job, no matter how small, with the most expertise, competence and dedication.

At DRAM Security each and every client is treated professionally and systems offered can be customized, according to each client's requirements.

The installers at DRAM Security are passionate about the home and business security and always follow the industry standards as well as industry news and regularly update their offer.

Check their website for more information and for the details of the most current offer.

About DRAM Security
London based team of professional security systems installers. The company offers: CCTV systems, intruder alarms, burglar alarms, door entry systems. Installation and maintenance offer is available.

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