Fire Detection & Alarms
Fire detection systems are designed to discover fires early as Life Safety is of paramount importance, so these systems operate early in the fire development and give time for the safe evacuation of occupants. With the harsh reality of heavy fines for non-compliant, ineffective, or improperly maintained systems, companies or organisation take no longer ignore the risk. All our systems will be fully certified to the necessary requirements from simple low cost to more advanced systems.
Most alarm systems provide information to emergency responders on the location of the fire, speeding the process of fire control.
Systems designed, installed & certified to, BS5839-1, BS5839-6, BS5839-9, EN54, BS5306, BS7671 – Building Regulations as appropriate.
Wireless Fire Alarm System
Wireless Fire Alarm System receives a signal from a fire sensor (smoke, heat or carbon monoxide detector) and automatically transmit it to the fire alarm panel. In wireless systems, the signal from the detectors to the control panel is transmitted with radio frequency. Heat detectors usually have built-in thermistors to sense the heat.
Basic Fire Alarm System Components
1.) Fire alarm initiating devices.
2.) Fire notification devices.
3.) Fire alarm control panel.
4.) Primary power supply.
5.) Backup power supply.
Disabled Refuge
What’s Your Responsibility? – The Equality Act made it the responsibility of all businesses to ensure that access is available to everyone, and there is no discrimination. Provisions must be made for the safe evacuation of all persons in an emergency, hence disabled refuge areas are areas specifically designated for disabled people to await further assistance.
Refuge Point – A relatively safe temporary waiting area, located within a building to aid the evacuation of all people as safely as possible – such as during a fire. This area will be known by both building management and emergency services to assist in such a case.
Refuge Units – Are control panels designed to provide hands-free communication between the occupier of a disabled refuge area. A call is made by pressing the large momentary push button. This will illuminate the panel mounted ‘call registered’ red led, and initiative a conventional telephone call tone from the panel loudspeaker.
Nurse & Warden Call Systems
These call systems are used in supported living environments, residential and nursing homes and an important way for staff to be able to respond quickly to any issues. How they Work? – It allows patients to alert a nurse or other health care staff member remotely of their need for help. When the button is pressed, a signal alerts staff at the control station, and usually, assistance is quickly acted on from such a call. The use of telecare sensors, combined with communications technology and tailored support, helps to manage risks and ensure staff are quickly alerted to potential problems.
All nursing homes should have an adequate call system installed subject to local authority requirements. Residents in assisted living accommodation are able to remain independent with the confidence of being able to obtain support when required from a Warden Call System.
All our engineers are fully Qualified to FIA BS5839-1
Examples of recent Contracts
10 x multiple storey flats up to 24 storey. All cause and effect, lots of logistical issues to deal with ie. Tenants,council,fire officer and building control this was a contract I ran for 7months with great feed back from council.
Installed, maintained and commissioned multiple flats/commercial properties and worked closely with all parties involved.
Installed, Maintained and commissioned for over 5 years as these systems are mainly L1M (detection throughout) dealing with MOD can be challenging multiple accommodation blocks and dealing with high risk areas