Fire safety articles
Answers to the questions our clients ask most: prices, regulations and fines, installation, maintenance and choosing equipment.
How Much Does a Turnkey Fire Alarm System Cost in Tashkent?
The price of a turnkey fire alarm depends on floor area, number of rooms, system type and installation conditions, so an exact figure can only be given after a site...
Read →Automatic Fire Alarm Systems: How They Work, What's Inside and Why You Need One
An automatic fire alarm system is a set of a control panel, detectors, sounders and backup power that detects smoke or heat on its own, raises the alarm and triggers...
Read →Fire Safety Requirements in Uzbekistan: Laws, Standards and Fines in 2026
Fire alarms in Uzbekistan are governed by the Law "On Fire Safety" (ZRU-226), the Fire Safety Rules (Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 649 of 20.10.2020) and the...
Read →Fire Alarm Going Off by Itself or Beeping? Causes and What to Do
Most false alarms are caused by dust in the detector, steam, dust from building work or the wrong detector type, while a "Fault" signal usually means a flat battery,...
Read →Addressable, Conventional or Analogue Addressable Fire Alarm: Comparison and Choice
A conventional system shows only the zone, an addressable one shows the exact detector, and an analogue addressable one also analyses smoke levels; small sites can...
Read →Fire Alarm Maintenance: What's Included, How Often and How Much It Costs
Fire alarm maintenance means regularly testing the panel, detectors, wiring and power supply, cleaning detectors and keeping a logbook; it is done under contract,...
Read →How to Prepare for a Fire Safety Inspection: Fire Alarm Documents and Checklist
Inspectors look at the design and as-built documents, whether the system matches the design, whether it works, the maintenance contract and logbook, backup power and...
Read →Fire Detectors: Types, Where to Install Each and How to Choose
Smoke detectors suit offices and corridors, heat detectors suit kitchens and boiler rooms, flame detectors suit stores of flammable liquids, and manual call points...
Read →Fire Alarm Installation: Stages, Timeline, Commissioning and Common Mistakes
Installing a fire alarm in an office usually takes 2–5 working days and in a multi-storey building 2–6 weeks; once cables and equipment are in place, the system must...
Read →Fire Alarm System Design: Why You Need It, Stages, Timeline and Detector Calculation
A fire alarm design is mandatory: it defines the system type, the number and layout of detectors, the zones, cable routes and power calculations; an office design...
Read →Fire Warning and Evacuation Systems and Smoke Extraction: How They Save Lives
A fire warning and evacuation system alerts people with sound, light and voice and shows the way out, while smoke extraction and fire dampers keep smoke off escape...
Read →Fire Suppression Systems and Structural Steel Fireproofing: Types, Choice and Fire Resistance Ratings
Offices and shopping centres usually get water-based suppression, server rooms and archives gas, fuel stores foam, while steel fireproofing extends the time...
Read →Fire Alarm Systems for Business: Offices, Warehouses, Restaurants, Hotels and Shopping Centres
Each building type needs its own protection scheme: offices need smoke detectors and warnings, warehouses beam detectors and remote alarm transmission, restaurants...
Read →Intruder Alarms, IP CCTV and Access Control: Integrated Security for Your Building
An intruder alarm detects break-ins, IP CCTV shows what is happening and access control decides who can go where; integrated with the fire alarm, they give a complete...
Read →Fire Alarm Cable and Backup Power: Which Cable You Need and Why a Backup PSU Matters
Fire alarm detection circuits use low-smoke, flame-retardant LS cable, while circuits that must keep working during a fire (sounders, power, control) need...
Read →DITI SERVICE Case Study: Fire Alarm Systems for 7 Pumping Stations in Tashkent
For 7 pumping stations we developed a standard solution on Bolid equipment with addressable detectors, fire-resistant cabling, backup power and data transmission to...
Read →Can Fire Alarm Work Be Paid for in Stages?
Yes — work is paid in stages: a deposit for equipment, then payments for installation, commissioning and handover, with the schedule set out in the contract.
Read →What Does the Warranty Cover?
The warranty covers the installation work and the equipment under the manufacturer's terms; faults caused by installation during the warranty period are fixed free of charge.
Read →How Is a Fire Alarm Different from an Intruder Alarm?
A fire alarm watches for smoke and heat around the clock, while an intruder alarm detects break-ins and is only active when armed; both can be combined on one control panel.
Read →Is a Licence Required to Install a Fire Alarm?
Fire alarm installation, commissioning, repair and maintenance must be carried out by a company holding the relevant permits from the Ministry of Emergency Situations.
Read →Is a Fire Alarm Worth It If the Building Is Insured?
Insurance does not replace a fire alarm: it only covers part of the loss, and a missing or faulty system can affect policy terms and claims.
Read →Can the Fire Alarm Be Switched Off During Renovation Work?
A fire alarm must not be fully switched off during renovation — the right approach is to cover only the detectors in the dusty work area and agree this with your...
Read →What Should You Do After a Real Fire Alarm Activation?
In a real fire, evacuate and call 101; afterwards, do not clear the panel's event log, and call your maintenance company to test and restore the system.
Read →How Long Does a Fire Alarm System Last?
Fire alarm detectors and panels last about 10 years on average and batteries 3–5 years, but the real lifespan depends heavily on regular maintenance.
Read →What Is Remote Monitoring of a Fire Alarm System?
Remote monitoring sends the fire alarm's status to a dispatcher's computer over RS-485, Ethernet or GSM, showing which detectors are normal, where there is a fault...
Read →Does Fire Alarm Equipment Need to Be Certified?
Fire alarm equipment must come with documents confirming compliance with the requirements; otherwise the system may be rejected at handover.
Read →How to Protect High-Ceiling Spaces — Warehouses, Workshops and Hangars?
In spaces with ceilings higher than 6–8 metres, beam smoke detectors, aspirating systems and flame detectors are used instead of standard point smoke detectors.
Read →Which Fire Alarm Manufacturers Are Popular in Uzbekistan?
Bolid, Rubezh, System Sensor, Bosch and Honeywell equipment is widely used in Uzbekistan; the choice depends on the task and budget, but a system is best built on one...
Read →Can You Install a Fire Alarm Yourself?
Standalone battery smoke alarms in a private home can be fitted yourself, but in businesses and public buildings the installation must be done by a specialist company...
Read →Can an Old Fire Alarm Design Be Reused During Reconstruction?
An old design can be used as a starting point, but during reconstruction it must be updated for the new layout, room uses and current standards.
Read →How Is a Fire Alarm Linked to Other Building Systems?
On a fire signal the alarm triggers warnings, shuts down ventilation, starts smoke extraction, closes dampers, unlocks doors and recalls lifts — all designed as a...
Read →What Are EI 30 and EI 60 Fire Doors?
An EI 30 or EI 60 rating shows how many minutes a door keeps its integrity and insulation in a fire; DITI SERVICE manufactures steel and timber EI 30 and EI 60 fire doors.
Read →Why Are Fire Hose Cabinets Needed and What Should Be Inside?
A fire hose cabinet houses a fire valve with a connected hose and nozzle plus extinguishers; it must be sealed and easily accessible.
Read →Fire Alarm Systems for Schools and Kindergartens
Schools and kindergartens are buildings full of children, so they need fire detection in every room, a warning system, alarm transmission to a staffed post and the...
Read →Fire Safety for Filling Stations and Oil Depots
Filling stations and oil depots need explosion-proof equipment, flame detectors, foam suppression for tanks and fireproofing of steel structures.
Read →Fire Alarm Systems for Residential Buildings
In apartment blocks the requirements depend on height, while a private home only needs standalone smoke alarms in the rooms and heat alarms in the kitchen and boiler room.
Read →Fire Protection for Industrial Plants
In industry the solution is chosen for each workshop, taking into account the hazard category, dust, temperature and explosive zones, and using smoke, flame or...
Read →What Is a Perimeter Security Alarm?
A perimeter alarm protects the boundary of a site — a fence or open area — using vibration, infrared beam and microwave sensors, and works best together with CCTV.
Read →How Long Is CCTV Footage Kept?
For most sites 14–30 days of footage is enough; retention depends on the number of cameras, resolution, recording mode and storage capacity.
Read →Do You Need an Intruder Alarm If You Have a Guard?
A guard cannot watch every door, window and room at once, especially at night, so the best approach is for the alarm to detect and the guard to respond.
Read →Can You Control an Alarm System from Your Phone?
Many modern systems let you arm the site, receive alarm notifications and view cameras from a smartphone; for fire alarms the app is an extra channel, not a...
Read →What Is a Building LAN and Why Install It Together with Security Systems?
It pays to install the local network at the same time as the security systems: it costs less and the network is sized for IP cameras and access control from the start.
Read →What to Do If Your Intruder Alarm Gives False Alarms?
Intruder alarm false alarms are most often caused by pets and insects, draughts and curtains, poorly closed windows, faulty sensors and flat batteries.
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