Fire Alarm Systems
Fire alarm maintenance and servicing has been at the core of the Churches Fire & Security for the last 30 years, building a strong network of expert fire technicians across the UK. Because of our long-standing expertise we can deal with many different types of fire alarm systems, offering excellent servicing contracts to our customers.
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Why Are Fire Alarms Required?
Fire alarms are required in most buildings, in accordance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order and the Fire Risk Assessment.
How Often Do Fire Alarm Systems Need To Be Tested?
In compliance with UK law, fire alarm systems for businesses should be tested regularly to ensure their effectiveness and reliability. Typically, fire alarm systems should be tested at least once every six months by a competent person, as stipulated by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Additionally, regular maintenance and servicing are crucial to keep fire alarm systems in optimal working condition and to identify any potential issues promptly.
How Do You Determine Which Fire Alarm Is Required?
British Standards defines the category required for a specific risk. Churches Fire & Security will work with you to develop a Fire Risk Assessment that will specify the category of system required to meet your risk.
Learn about your responsibilities
Understand your requirements under law and compliance, is crucial to ensuring fire safety in your business.
Types of Fire Alarm System
M
Manual System
Category M systems are manual systems and rely on the occupants of the building discovering the fire and operating the system to warn others. Such systems are a basic requirement in places of employment with no sleeping risk In addition to manual means of triggering an alarm, L category systems will also normally have an element of coverage using automatic fire detection such as smoke or heat detectors.
L5
Life Safety System Category 5
Category 5 systems are the ‘custom’ category and relate to certain special requirements that cannot be covered by any other category. Where such systems are specified, careful reference must be made to the objective of the cover, normally from a fire risk assessment.
L4
Life Safety System Category 4
Category 4 systems cover escape routes and circulation areas. Detectors might be sited in other areas of the building, but the objective is to protect the escape route.
L3
Life Safety System Category 3
Category 3 systems provide more extensive cover than Category 4. The objective is to warn the occupants of the building early enough to ensure that all are able to exit the building before escape routes become impassable.
L2
Life Safety System Category 2
L2 fire alarm system requirements or category 2 systems relate to automatic fire protection in defined areas of the building as well as satisfying the requirements of Category 3. The wider cover relates to parts of the building considered to have a high level of risk or fire hazard.
L1
Life Safety System Category 1
L1 fire alarm system requirements ensure that the whole of a building is covered with minor exceptions.
P2
Property Protection Category 2
Category 2 systems provide fire detection in specified parts of the building where there is either high risk or where business disruption must be minimised.
P1
Property Protection Category 1
The system is installed throughout the building – the objective being to offer the earliest possible warning of fire to minimise the time between ignition and the arrival of firefighters.
Fire Alarm Solutions
Aspirating Smoke Detection
The benefit of installing an aspirating system in your building is that it provides a very early warning of smoke particles present in the air.
Optical Beam Smoke Detection
Protect your business with comprehensive intruder alarm systems from Churches Fire & Security.
Fire Alarm Monitoring
The fire alarm monitoring is a quick response communication that connects the alarm activation to the Churches Fire receiving centre. Which means someone is always looking after your fire alarm system.
Fire Alarm Panel Downloads
Detect smoke in areas where your typical smoke detection may be restricted.
Fire Zone Plans
We have years of experience in working with businesses to create an up-to-date fire zone plan that directs the fire service quickly and efficiently to the origin of the raised alarm.
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Protect your business, staff, customers and assets with Churches Fire & Security safety solutions. Expertise from start to finish and we are fully compliant, ensuring you’re covered.
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