Fire Alarm Systems
Fire alarm systems in Hertfordshire & Essex
We install and maintain fire detection and alarm systems for commercial premises, landlords and homeowners across Hertfordshire and Essex: conventional and addressable systems, emergency lighting, and ongoing testing and servicing.
What's included
- 01Conventional & addressable alarms
- 02Fire detection systems
- 03Smoke & heat detection
- 04Emergency lighting
- 05Testing, servicing & maintenance
Conventional and addressable systems
Conventional systems divide a building into zones and tell you which zone has triggered. They are cost-effective and well suited to smaller premises.
Addressable systems identify the individual device that has activated, which in a larger building is the difference between checking one room and searching a whole floor. For anything of size, addressable is usually worth the additional cost.
Detection specified for the space
Smoke detection suits corridors and escape routes. Heat detection is used in kitchens and plant rooms where smoke detectors would cause constant false alarms. Get that mix wrong and the system becomes an irritation people disable.
We also install emergency lighting to illuminate escape routes during a power failure, which is normally required alongside a fire system in commercial premises.
Testing, servicing and maintenance
A fire system is only worth having if it works on the day. We carry out testing and servicing, keep the logbook up to date, and pick up faults before they matter.
If you are responsible for a commercial premises or an HMO, you have a legal duty to maintain fire detection. We will explain what your building needs in plain terms.
Our projects
Fire Alarm Systems we’ve installed
Rooftop Emergency Lighting
Emergency lighting, beacon and call point mounted at a rooftop escape hatch.
Beacon & Control System
Fire alarm beacon and control equipment serving the roof access point.
Fire Detection Piping
Neat red fire detection air-sampling pipework run cleanly across concrete.
Interior Piping Layout
Full interior fire alarm pipework layout routed along walls and floor.
Process
How it works
Five steps from first call to handover. No stage of it is subcontracted.
- 01
Site survey
We assess the premises, escape routes and risk areas.
- 02
System proposal
Conventional or addressable, with detector types and positions explained.
- 03
Installation
Installed to the relevant standards, working around your operating hours where needed.
- 04
Commissioning
Full test of every device, with documentation handed over.
- 05
Ongoing servicing
Scheduled testing and servicing to keep the system compliant and reliable.
What does it cost?
Fire system cost is driven by building size, the number of devices and whether the system is conventional or addressable. Commercial premises usually need a site survey before any meaningful figure can be given; we do this free and without obligation.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
- Do I legally need a fire alarm?
- If you are responsible for a commercial premises or a rented HMO, you have duties under fire safety legislation, and detection is almost always part of meeting them. Requirements vary by building type and use. We will advise on what applies to yours.
- What is the difference between conventional and addressable?
- Conventional systems tell you which zone triggered. Addressable systems tell you which individual device triggered. For larger buildings, addressable saves critical time.
- How often should a fire alarm be tested?
- Weekly user testing of a call point, plus periodic professional servicing, is the general expectation for commercial systems. We can carry out the professional servicing and keep your logbook in order.
- Do you install emergency lighting too?
- Yes. Emergency lighting on escape routes is usually required alongside a fire system in commercial premises, and we install and test it as part of the same job.
- Can you take over servicing of an existing system?
- Yes, in most cases. We will inspect what is there, tell you what condition it is in, and take on the servicing from that point.
Fire Alarm Systems near you
Other services
- CCTV InstallationHigh-definition surveillance to monitor and protect your property around the clock.
- Intruder AlarmsWired and wireless alarm systems you can arm, disarm and check from your phone.
- Access ControlControl exactly who enters your property with secure, flexible solutions.
- Data & WiFi SolutionsFast, secure and reliable networks for homes and businesses.
Free fire alarm systems quote
Tell us what you need and we’ll get back to you with a no-obligation quote. Most enquiries are answered the same day.