MAC Security Systems Ltd

06/09/2026

Your CCTV might be recording. But will it provide the 'evidence' when you need it?

The Crime and Policing Act 2026 is set to change the way retail crime is dealt with, including removing the £200 threshold for shop theft.

But there’s a catch.

More offences becoming chargeable does not automatically mean more prosecutions. The evidence still needs to be there.

That means your CCTV needs to do more than simply record. Camera positioning, image quality, retention and footage exports all need to work together.

And you don't need to wait for the new rules to come into force.

We’ve put together three checks you can run against your existing CCTV now, before an incident forces you to find out whether your system is actually fit for purpose.

Read the full article: https://www.macsecuritysystems.co.uk/news/when-the-crime-and-policing-act-2026-lands-will-your-cctv-evidence-actually-be-usable

05/09/2026

WHAT SHOULD HAPPEN IN AN INTRUDER ALARM MAINTENANCE VISIT? ❓❓
- Checking mains power supply and backup battery – including its charging rate.
- Checking and testing sensors in every location to ensure each works as it should.
- For wireless alarm systems, the battery for each sensor is also tested.
- Checking alarm signalling equipment for systems with remote/police monitoring if installed.
- Check voltages, charging voltages and battery output, electronic test the battery as well.

If you’re getting regular errors or false alarms, it’s time to get your commercial alarm system the TLC it needs.

But many business owners don’t seek an alternative… because they think it will be difficult to switch.

Wrong!

It’s easy to switch to MAC Security Systems!

Our monthly commercial intruder maintenance plans start from £25 per month

Call 0121 271 0149 or email us on [email protected]

03/09/2026

Commercial fire alarm maintenance explained: the four-tier BS 5839-1:2025 cycle, BAFE SP203-1 modules to check, and what FSO 2005 Article 17 really requires.

30/08/2026

Your fire alarm panel shows no faults. So you're compliant, right?

Not necessarily.

When a fire and rescue officer asks to see your Fire Alarm logbook, that's where problems can start to surface.

Commercial Fire Alarm maintenance isn't simply about booking an engineer once a year. Under the current approach in BS 5839-1:2025, there are different responsibilities and different levels of maintenance, from weekly and monthly in-house checks through to professional servicing.

And then there's the paperwork.

Are your tests being recorded properly? Are faults being followed through to closure? Is your contractor actually testing the system properly? And if they're BAFE SP203-1 Registered, do they hold the Maintenance module specifically?

Our latest blog breaks down what Article 17 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 actually requires, what BS 5839-1:2025 recommends, and where commercial premises can quietly fall short.

If you're responsible for Fire Safety at a commercial premises, it's worth knowing what your maintenance regime should actually look like.

Read the full guide: https://www.macsecuritysystems.co.uk/news/fire-alarm-maintenance-legally

29/08/2026

DID YOU KNOW??? MAC Security include REMOTE SUPPORT in their Commercial Intruder Alarm Maintenance Plans.

Many 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐬 will charge £25 for a call.

And make you use a PREMIUM phone line... so you pay extra for seeking help.

Call 0121 271 0149 or email us on [email protected] to SWITCH your maintenance to MAC.

Plans start from £25/month...

27/08/2026

Fire Alarm Maintenance in Solihull Picture a facilities manager at a multi-tenant site like Birmingham Business Park, discovering that a tenant change has altered the occupancy on an entire floor. The fire alarm system the previous tenant left behind may no longer match the risk. That is the kind of gap a BAFE SP203-1 registered engineer is trained to catch. It is exactly why we provide fire alarm maintenance across Solihull. We service systems to BS 5839-1:2025 recommendations (the British Standard code of practice for fire alarm design, installation and maintenance). Our FIA Level 3 qualified engineers are the same team ...

Professional BAFE SP203-1 & NSI Gold fire alarm maintenance in Solihull. Six-monthly servicing, free takeover inspection, 24/7 support. Call MAC today now.

24/08/2026

Beautiful start to the week surveying for fire safety systems and electrical works at Butlin’s

23/08/2026

Is your access control system keeping pace with the times?

Our latest article explores cutting-edge door entry solutions that blend security with convenience.

Whether it's for a small office or a large enterprise, find out how to choose the best system or upgrade for your needs.

If you need to upgrade your security infrastructure… this is a must read!

https://www.macsecuritysystems.co.uk/news/access-control-for-doors

22/08/2026

There are 9 Reasons Why You Should Change Your Business Intruder Alarm Maintenance Provider - which one are you putting up with when you shouldn't?

https://news.macsecuritysystems.co.uk/9-reasons-why-you-should-change-your-business-intruder-alarm-maintenance-provider

20/08/2026

Boss thinks they’re working… meanwhile 😂⚽️👀