We offer fire alarm installation and maintenance of all fire systems, including fire detector heads, break glass alarms, wiring and panel controls.
The complete fire safety package
Fire safety measures are essential in any environment where the public have access and it is in our interest to protect the public, buildings and sites from fire risks. We work with you to install the necessary fire systems to help reduce potential fire hazards and help in early detection.
We can install stand-alone systems, designed to work without a PC or Building Management System (BMS), fully integrated systems that are created to work with your existing networks and infrastructure as well access systems and BMS for additional safety in an emergency. All these can be tailored to suit your specific requirements
Our fire systems can meet all levels of coverage required, from the most stringent level 1 to the minimum level 5. Additionally, our fire alarm products can detect fire via either heat, smoke, carbon monoxide or combination detection. Specialist and complex solutions are also available to allow for sampling and monitoring of the levels of carbon monoxide emissions during a fire. These systems are installed in clean environments such as lift shafts, under floors and voids at data centres.
Once your fire system is installed, our engineers will run a full system and product test to ensure it meets to required levels of compliance and safety.
Fire Alarms
BS 5839-1 is a British Standard that provides guidelines for the design, installation, and maintenance of fire detection and fire alarm systems in non-domestic buildings. It is part of the broader BS 5839 series, which addresses various aspects of fire alarm systems.
Key aspects of BS 5839-1 include:
System Design: It outlines the requirements for designing fire alarm systems, including the types of detectors to be used, the layout of the system, and the integration with other safety systems.
Installation: The standard specifies best practices for the installation of fire detection and alarm systems to ensure they function effectively and reliably.
Maintenance: It emphasises the importance of regular testing and maintenance to ensure that fire alarm systems remain operational and compliant with safety regulations.
Risk Assessment: The standard recommends conducting risk assessments to determine the appropriate level of fire protection required for different types of buildings and their usage.
Overall, BS 5839-1 aims to enhance fire safety in commercial and public buildings by providing a comprehensive framework for fire alarm systems.
To ensure optimal safety, it is recommended that you conduct a fire alarm test on a weekly basis at a designated time. Prior to initiating the test, please notify all persons within the building that this is a routine procedure and that no evacuation is necessary. Additionally, inform your Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) before the test begins to prevent any unnecessary alerts to Emergency Services.
For detailed instructions, please refer to our Guide on Conducting a Weekly Fire Alarm Test
In order to achieve this FRA are carried out and the risk assessor will state the category they recommend. That category is then the minimal level that needs to be achieved. Those alarm devices you want to purchase won’t comply with the FRA. If you feel that they are beneficial in the meantime then carry on. After all, it is better than nothing, but please bear in mind it won’t meet BS5839-1 as stated by the FRA.
