Fire Alarm System Installation in London
Do I need a professional fire alarm installation?
Both the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and BS5839 refer to the need for fire alarm systems to be installed competently, which means the installer should be adequately trained, with the relevant qualifications, training and on-the-job experience.
Choosing a professional firm ensures this, as does choosing one that has been independently BAFE registered.
What are the main types of fire alarm system?
Fire alarm systems can be broadly classified as conventional or addressable.
Typically suited to smaller buildings, conventional fire alarm systems are formed of a number of zones within a building. When a detector or call point is triggered, the fire alarm control panel will highlight which zone the device in question is located. This allows for the search for the potential fire to be narrowed down significantly.
Addressable fire alarm systems pinpoint the exact device that has triggered as each device is uniquely named. Addressable systems are more suited to large, complex buildings. Wireless fire alarm systems also provide exact device location information, but are not hardwired, instead they communicate using a radio network. These systems are ideal where wiring is difficult to install or unwanted for aesthetic reasons.
If you are unsure which system is most suited to your needs, contact us for a free consultation and site survey.
Fire Alarm System Design
Every building and scenario is different, so Firetronik offers bespoke fire alarm system design to meet the fire safety needs of our customers. We have an experienced and qualified team, which means that all our fire alarm design work complies with BS5839 and BAFE SP203-1, ensuring appropriate coverage for your building.
Fire Alarm System Installation
Firetronik fire alarm installation standards fully comply with BS5839 and BAFE SP203-1 requirements. Our skilled team ensures each element of the system is appropriately positioned and the whole installation process, calculations and checks meet all regulatory requirements and standards.
Fire Alarm System Commissioning
Firetronik provides a rigorous fire alarm commissioning process which complies with BS5839 and BAFE SP203-1 guidance. Throughout the commissioning process, our experienced and certified engineers carry out comprehensive checks and verification of all system equipment. All of this is supported by certificates that are given to our customers for their records.
Fire Alarm System Maintenance
Firetronik supports our customers in London on an ongoing basis with fire alarm system maintenance. This is vital in order to ensure any issues with any of the equipment that forms part of the system are picked up and dealt with and risks are mitigated.
It is recommended that fire alarm maintenance is carried out at least every 6 months and potentially more frequently, depending on the size and complexity of the fire alarm system in question.
Fire Alarm System Remote Monitoring
What Fire Alarm System installation services do Firetronik offer?
Firetronik offer end-to-end fire alarm services, from design and installation, through to commissioning and ongoing maintenance.
We are BAFE registered company for design, installation, commissioning and maintenance, so you can be confident that all our works adhere to BS5839 and THe Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Get in touch for a free quotation.
What happens if a fire alarm sounds, but nobody is there to hear it? In buildings that aren’t staffed 24/7, remote monitoring is an increasingly popular solution. Once a small piece of electronic equipment has been installed in a fire alarm panel and a subscription set up, the fire alarm panel is then able to communicate with a monitoring call centre.
In the event of a fire alarm activation or fault, a list of specific named contacts will be contacted by phone to advise of a potential fire alarm issue that needs attention. If the contacts are unreachable, the fire brigade can be dispatched.
Remote monitoring is an effective and relatively inexpensive solution in buildings that aren’t staffed 24/7. Insurance companies sometimes require the installation of remote monitoring and may even offer reduced premiums to their customers who subscribe to a remote monitoring service.