Martyn's Law Lockdown Alarm Systems
Helping Venues Prepare for Martyn’s Law Across the North West
With Martyn’s Law introducing new responsibilities for publicly accessible premises and events, organisations need to consider how they would respond in the event of a terrorist attack or serious security incident.
GHE supply and install professional lockdown alarm and emergency alert systems designed to help businesses, venues and organisations quickly communicate with staff, visitors and members of the public when an immediate response is required.
Working across Manchester, Liverpool, Preston, Wigan and the wider North West, we can assess your premises and recommend a lockdown alarm solution tailored to your building, occupancy and operational requirements.
Need advice on preparing your premises for Martyn’s Law? Get in touch with our team today.
What Is Martyn’s Law?
- Martyn’s Law, formally known as the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, introduces requirements for certain premises and events where members of the public may be present.
- Requirements vary depending on the size and capacity of the premises, but effective communication and clear emergency procedures are an important part of being prepared.
- A dedicated lockdown alarm system can support those procedures by providing a fast and recognisable way to alert people across a site when action needs to be taken.
Lockdown Alarm Systems for Martyn’s Law Preparedness
In an emergency, every second matters.
Traditional fire alarm systems are designed to tell people to evacuate a building. However, during certain security incidents, evacuation may not always be the safest response.
A lockdown alarm system provides a separate method of communicating an emergency, allowing your organisation to initiate its predetermined lockdown or security procedures quickly.
Depending on your premises and requirements, systems can be designed to provide:
- Dedicated lockdown alarm activation points
- Audible alerts throughout the premises
- Visual warning devices
- Clearly distinguishable alerts from existing fire alarms
- Zoned alerts for larger or more complex sites
- Integration with existing security and safety systems where appropriate
- Solutions designed around your organisation’s emergency procedures
Our team will assess the site before recommending the most appropriate solution.
Who Should Consider a Lockdown Alarm System?
Martyn’s Law affects a wide range of publicly accessible premises and events.
We can provide lockdown and emergency alert systems for:
*Schools & Colleges*
Help staff initiate established lockdown procedures quickly and communicate an emergency across classrooms, communal areas and larger campuses.
*Hospitality & Leisure Venues*
Solutions for hotels, pubs, restaurants, gyms, entertainment venues and other locations welcoming members of the public.
*Retail & Shopping Environments*
Emergency alert systems for individual stores, retail parks, shopping centres and other high-footfall environments.
*Offices & Commercial Buildings*
Provide employees and visitors with a clear emergency warning system as part of wider security and emergency planning.
*Healthcare & Care Environments*
Tailored systems for healthcare facilities, care homes and other premises where emergency procedures may need to account for vulnerable occupants.
*Places of Worship & Community Venues*
Discreet and effective systems designed to support emergency procedures within churches, mosques, temples, community centres and similar venues.
*Event & Entertainment Venues*
Solutions for venues and locations regularly accommodating larger numbers of visitors.
Does Martyn’s Law Apply to Your Premises?
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act introduces different requirements depending on the number of people reasonably expected to be present.
Premises with 200 or more people may fall within the Standard Tier, while premises with 800 or more people may be subject to the Enhanced Tier and additional requirements.
Exactly what your organisation needs to do will depend on the premises, capacity and how the legislation applies to your operation.
Our role is to help you put the appropriate alarm and emergency communication infrastructure in place to support your security procedures.
Site Survey & Lockdown Alarm Installation
Every building is different, which is why we don’t recommend a one-size-fits-all approach.
We can visit your premises to understand:
- Your building – including size, layout, access points and areas where an alarm needs to be heard or seen.
- Your existing systems – identifying existing fire, security and communication infrastructure and opportunities for appropriate integration.
- Your procedures – understanding how your team intends to respond during a lockdown or serious security incident.
- Your requirements – designing a practical system that works for your organisation without unnecessarily complicating day-to-day operations.
Following the survey, we’ll provide our recommendations and a clear quotation for installation.
Prepare Your Premises for Martyn's Law
Martyn's Law places a greater emphasis on organisations being prepared for serious security incidents.
If you're responsible for a publicly accessible premises, now is the time to review how quickly you could alert everyone on site and put your emergency procedures into action.
We can assess your premises, discuss your requirements and design a professional lockdown alarm system around your organisation.
BOOK A SITE SURVEY
Speak to our team today about Martyn's Law lockdown alarm installation in Manchester, Liverpool, Preston, Wigan or anywhere across the North West.
Request a Free Site SurveyGet in touch to arrange a site survey and quotation.
Prepare Your Premises for Martyn's Law
Martyn's Law places a greater emphasis on organisations being prepared for serious security incidents.
If you're responsible for a publicly accessible premises, now is the time to review how quickly you could alert everyone on site and put your emergency procedures into action.
We can assess your premises, discuss your requirements and design a professional lockdown alarm system tailored to your organisation.
Book a Site Survey
Get in touch today to arrange a professional site survey and receive a tailored quotation for your lockdown alarm installation.
Request a Free Site Survey