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One Stop Service

We can offer a complete service covering all aspects of a site's fire safety needs, from survey to design, installation through to commissioning and maintenance. We have experience in a wide range of building and client types and hold full Public & Products Liability insurance.

Safety is Priority

We are third party accredited to the IFC SDI19 Smoke Control standard. We are also members of the Fire Protection Association and the Smoke Control Association. We hold various health and safety accreditations, such as Constructionline, Safecontractor and Contractors' Health & Safety Assessment Scheme (CHAS). Our ongoing commitment to quality and safe working practices is a key factor of our ethos.

24/7 Service

We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to cover any emergencies that may arise. We provide a free telephone advice service that can resolve most issues over the phone immediately and can send an engineer out across most of South East England to cover callouts. We pride ourselves on our service provision and ability to meet our clients' varied needs.

Our Team

Our fully trained and fully equipped engineers cover a wide range of disciplines, including fire alarm, extinguishers, AOV (smoke vents) and access control. Our engineers have over 130 years of combined experience, with certification from various providers to underpin that experience. We hold a variety of individual and company certification to prove our competence in the field of life safety systems.

FIMS Client Portal

Clients with a service contract have access to our client portal, FIMS (Fire Information Management System). The login can be used to view details of sites, jobs and service contracts and download reports, photos and invoices. Click on the icon to visit our secured site and login.

Design

Our consultants will survey your property and design a system specific to your premises. Our designs meet all the legal and guidance criteria for fire safety systems. We will review the design with you and assist you in gaining approval for the system

Installation

Our engineers are trained in installation of various types of system, including both conventional and addressable fire alarms, wireless and hard-wired fire alarms, AOV and MOV ventilation systems and portable fire extinguishers.

Maintenance

Our service engineers carry out servicing in accordance with the guidelines laid out in the applicable British Standard. Our service contracts meet all the recommendations of the relevant British Standards and have a 30 day termination period.

We install and maintain fire safety systems, such as fire alarms, smoke ventilation (AOV & MOV), extinguishers and emergency lighting. Life Safety equipment is an essential part of any business and is required under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 for businesses and Landlords. Any premises that is entered by members of public or employees (including the communal areas of apartment buildings) is required to have a suitable fire plan and system in place.

There are various reference documents that provide guidelines to the design, installation and maintenance of fire systems in various types of building. Legal documents, such as the Approved Documents and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety Order) 2005 apply in most cases. British Standards also apply to different types of system and the overall maintenance, such as BS9999:2017, BS9991:2015, BS5839:2017. There are also government produced documents, such as LACoRS and fire safety guidance.

We can provide a one stop service to ensure your building is compliant with all relevant legislation. Our fully trained consultant engineers can design a system that is compliant and meets the needs of your building and it’s users. Our engineers can install and maintain systems and provide advice on keeping your system functioning effectively.

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