Commercial Fire Alarm Companies Near Me
If you are looking for ‘commercial fire alarm companies near me’, it is safe to assume that you are keen to protect your business and its employees from the dangers of fire. You may also be aware that it is a legal obligation for commercial premises to have an ‘appropriate fire detection system’ in place. An effective, well-maintained commercial fire alarm system ensures compliance with this legal requirement, protects the possessions you care about and provides the highest degree of life safety. We are one of the leading commercial fire alarm installation companies in Bristol and the South West, providing a complete commercial fire alarm system design, installation, maintenance and 24-hour monitoring service.
To find out more, please call us now on 0800 999 3911 or 01275 373 098. Alternatively, Click here to request a free quote.
What Are The Legal Requirements Relating To Commercial Fire Alarm System Installation?
The law relating to commercial fire alarm installation can be confusing and difficult to navigate. The primary legislation is the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. British Standards BS 5839 expands on the Regulations and provides valuable guidance on matters such as who should install and maintain a fire alarm system, how regularly it should be tested and who should be tasked with servicing it. The overarching purpose of the regulations and guidance is to ensure that a fire can be quickly and easily detected, any occupants swiftly alerted and evacuated, and help sought at the earliest opportunity to prevent escalation of the fire.
The law states that a commercial fire alarm system must be installed by a competent person. That individual should be familiar with the legal requirements of fire safety in commercial premises, understand the different categories and types of fire alarm systems, be able to ascertain which systems are appropriate to any given premises, and install the relevant system effectively and in the correct places.
Once installed, a commercial fire alarm system must be adequately maintained and serviced to ensure ongoing legal compliance and provide the highest possible standards of property and life protection. Many business owners also opt for continuous fire alarm monitoring as an additional layer of protection. Continuous fire alarm monitoring links a fire alarm system to an alarm monitoring receiving centre which constantly monitors the system and takes immediate action if a fire breaks out. Your premises are therefore protected 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, even when nobody is onsite.
The easiest and most stress-free way to ensure that all legal obligations are met is to enlist the help of a company specialising in commercial fire alarm system design, installation, maintenance and monitoring.
Who Is Responsible For Ensuring The Premises Have An ‘Appropriate Fire Detection System’ In Place?
It is the responsibility of the person (or people) in control of the premises to ensure that an appropriate fire detection system is in place. This catch-all provision covers employers, building owners, landlords and anybody else holding a position of control.
Non-compliance with the law relating to fire detection systems can result in the premises being banned from use, a fine and, in some situations, a prison sentence.
What Type Of Commercial Fire Alarm System Does My Business Need?
There are many different fire alarm systems. The type of system required will depend on many factors including the type and size of the premises, the number of people working onsite, the materials stored there and the nature of the business. Small, low-risk businesses with a few employees will usually require a much more basic system than large ones operating from vast premises, those dealing with hazardous, flammable materials or businesses such as bakeries, restaurants and the like.
Where Can I Find Companies Specialising In Commercial Fire Alarm Design, Installation, Maintenance And Monitoring Near Me?
If you are based in Bristol and the South West or even further afield, we can take the stress out of fire safety by providing a complete commercial fire alarm system design, installation, maintenance and 24-hour monitoring service.
Fully BAFE-accredited, our expert team has over 35 years of experience in the fire and security industries. We work with businesses of all types and sizes, from Bristol Port and the Hinckley Nuclear Plant to local veterinary surgeries, farms and food producers. We provide our clients with the best possible commercial fire alarm systems at a competitive price, whatever their size and individual needs. In doing so, we ensure that they are legally compliant and that the people and possessions they care about are adequately protected.
To find out more, please call us now on 0800 999 3911 or 01275 373 098.
Alternatively, Click here to request a free quote.