Biometric Access Control Systems Explained: A Guide for UK Businesses
How Biometric Access Control Works and What Businesses Need to Know Traditional keys, PIN codes and access cards have long been used to control who can enter commercial premises. However, each relies on something that can potentially be lost, forgotten, shared or stolen. Biometric access control takes a different approach….
Automatic Fire Alarm Activated? Fire & Rescue Attendance May Not Be Automatic
How Automatic Fire Alarm Response Is Changing for UK Businesses For many businesses, there is still an assumption that if an automatic fire alarm activates, the fire and rescue service will automatically attend. That is not always the case. Fire and rescue services across the UK have introduced different approaches…
Case Study: Intelligent Access Control Integration for Ely Padel Club
Creating a fully automated booking and access system for a modern sports facility Advance Fire & Security was approached by Ely Outdoor Sports Association to develop an integrated access control solution for the newly constructed courts at Ely Padel Club. The client required more than a standard gate access system….
Case Study: Intelligent CCTV Installation at a Secure UK Defence Facility
Delivering intelligent perimeter security for a strategic defence site Advance Fire & Security was appointed to design, install and commission a high-specification CCTV system at a secure UK defence facility. Due to the sensitive nature of the site, its location and the identity of the client remain confidential. The initial…
Case Study: CCTV Server Upgrade at Madingley Hall
Supporting the long-term security of Madingley Hall Advance Fire & Security has worked in partnership with the University of Cambridge for more than 10 years, providing ongoing maintenance and support for the CCTV and access control systems at Madingley Hall. Dating back to the 16th century, Madingley Hall is a…
Case Study: Cambridge Shopping Centre Fire Alarm System Takeover
Supporting the ongoing development of a major fire alarm system Advance Fire & Security was appointed to support the maintenance, management and ongoing modernisation of the fire alarm system at a busy Cambridge shopping centre. As a large and active retail environment, the site required a carefully planned approach that…
Battery-Free and Wireless Access Control with iLOQ
Managing access across a commercial building can become complicated, particularly when a business has multiple entrances, restricted areas or several sites. Traditional electronic access control systems often rely on extensive cabling or batteries installed within each lock. This can increase installation work and create an ongoing maintenance requirement as batteries…
Case Study: Fire System Improvements for a Pharmaceutical Client
Background Advance Fire & Security was appointed to support a pharmaceutical client across two sites where the existing fire systems had not been maintained to the required standard. The systems had been neglected over time, creating a need for careful review, remedial work, upgrades and repairs to help bring them…
Advance Fire & Security Welcomed as a Probationary FIA Member
Advance Fire & Security is pleased to announce that we have been welcomed as a probationary member of the Fire Industry Association, commonly known as the FIA. This is an important step for our business and reflects our continued commitment to working to recognised industry standards, staying informed on technical…
Case Study: The Cambridge ADHD & Autism Centre Security Upgrade
Integrated Intruder Alarm, Access Control, and Video Intercom Installation The Cambridge ADHD & Autism Centre required a security upgrade that would make day-to-day access simpler, strengthen site protection and give the team more convenient control over key security systems. The project involved upgrading the centre’s intruder alarm system, adding remote…