Retail units and hospitality venues need to balance an open, welcoming environment with practical protection for stock, tills, equipment and premises. This often means monitoring customer areas and stockrooms, controlling access to staff-only areas, and protecting entrances and frontage outside trading hours.
Fire detection and protection are also important across shops, restaurants and hotels, particularly where customers and guests are present. Existing systems should be maintained so that security and fire equipment continues to perform reliably as trading patterns change.