Fire Alarm Testing Company
Commercial premises are required by law to operate an ‘appropriate fire detection system’. The safest and most efficient way to fulfil this legal requirement is through the installation of an effective fire alarm system. Following installation, a fire alarm system must be regularly tested and appropriately maintained to ensure its ongoing efficacy by a specialist fire alarm testing company.
This will not only fulfil your legal obligations but will also safeguard the people and property you care about and provide optimum levels of life protection.
Astron Fire & Security are a BAFE-accredited, leading fire alarm testing company with vast experience in fire alarm system design, installation, maintenance and monitoring. We take the stress out of fire safety by ensuring your premises and people benefit from the highest levels of protection, allowing you to get on with business.
What Are The Legal Requirements Relating To Fire Alarm Testing For A Company Or Business?
The law relating to fire alarm installation, testing and maintenance is found in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. British Standards BS 5839 provides further guidance in respect of pertinent matters, including who is deemed competent to instal a fire alarm system, how it should be maintained and standards relating to the regularity of testing and servicing. Landlords should note that this legal framework also governs houses of multiple occupancy.
BS 5839 states that businesses should test their fire alarm system weekly. This weekly fire alarm testing can be carried out by a person within your organisation who will need to ensure that each individual alarm is tested regularly. In smaller premises, this may involve testing one alarm each week on rotation, with larger premises requiring several alarms to be tested simultaneously each week. The results should be noted in a logbook as evidence of the tests. Weekly testing of this nature provides you with peace of mind that everyone in the building can hear the alarm when raised and should flag any issues which you may need to escalate to your fire alarm testing company.
In addition to the requirement for weekly fire alarm testing, BS 5839 states that commercial fire alarm systems must be comprehensively inspected by a BAFE-accredited specialist twice yearly. More regular fire alarm inspections may be advisable if your premises are particularly large or pose a high fire risk. The specialist carrying out the inspection must possess a thorough understanding of fire alarm systems and should undertake an in-depth assessment of your system to confirm that it is in good working order.
Many businesses opt for the extra peace of mind provided by continuous fire alarm monitoring. In this type of system, your fire alarm is linked directly to a monitoring centre which will instantly identify any problem as it arises, and take immediate action in the event of a fire. Continuous 24-hour monitoring offers businesses an exceptional level of fire safety.
If you fail to adhere to the legal requirements relating to fire safety, the use of your premises may be suspended. You may also face a fine and, in some cases, a prison sentence.
As a leading fire alarm testing company, we are experts in providing all assistance required to ensure your fire alarm system continuously works as it should and that all legal obligations are met.
Who Is Responsible For Ensuring That Fire Alarm Testing Is Carried Out On Behalf Of Your Company Or Business?
The law states that fire safety is the obligation of the ‘person (or people) in control of the premises’. That person will differ depending on the nature of the premises. It could, for example, be an employer, landlord or managing agent. It may be several different people, who are expected to work collectively to ensure the premises meet all fire safety standards.
Our Role As Your Chosen Fire Alarm Testing Company
As a long-established fire alarm testing company, we have an excellent track record in designing, installing, maintaining and monitoring top-quality fire alarm systems for businesses throughout Bristol and the South West. Praised by clients for our exceptional customer care, we pride ourselves on providing a cost-effective, first-class service with a personal touch. We regularly work with large-scale operations with complex fire safety requirements, such as the Hinkley Nuclear plant and Bristol Port, but are proud to enjoy long-standing relationships with businesses of all sizes. We work hard to get to know our clients and identify their individual needs so that we can provide a targeted, bespoke service which will ensure the ongoing safety of their business assets and, more importantly, their people.
To find out more, please call us now on 0800 999 3911 or 01275 373 098.
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Astron have carried out major system installs, small additions to existing set ups, and fault finding. Their annual servicing is very thorough, any faults are discussed, and solutions agreed with the engineer.
They are open and informative at every stage of the install and their engineers are dedicated and very professional. The work was completed in a timely manner and to a very high standard.
Darren Hill – Health, Safety and Projects Director
Arthur David Food with Service
Having recently updated our alarm system with Astron we couldn’t be happier. The customer support during and after installation has been fantastic, nothing is too much trouble and all our queries – no matter how small – are answered quickly.
Ella C – Homeowner
Portishead
I am writing to say how pleased we are with the recent installation and upgrade of CCTV cameras to our offices.
It was all handled thoroughly and very efficiently by excellent, friendly, polite and professional engineers. They are a credit to your company.
RA – Director
Bristol and London PLC
The new automatic door you fitted to the main entrance of our building is brilliant. In a building of 50+ apartments there is inevitably a variety of handicapped residents and visitors. The remote control makes such a difference and I can now gain easy access.
JP – Resident
Mirage, Portishead
We are exceptionally happy with Astron’s performance and the work
that has been carried out
Simon Ridge – Head of Estates
We the Curious
The services Astron provide have been nothing less than first-class; they turn urgent requests for advice into tailored solutions including the review of options and alternatives with cost and qualitative appraisals.
The agreed solutions have been implemented on a fast-track basis including the provision of training on the use of the software and ongoing customer care.
Paul Lowndes – Project Director
Gravity - Former BAE Systems Site
We committed ourselves to Astron to install both fire and intruder systems as they seemed very professional. On appointing Astron they quickly set the wheels in motion to install the systems. Simon was very professional in his approach with timescales, and would always update me on the progress of the fit.
Astron has also provided outstanding after care when we have asked various questions about testing the system etc. I would highly recommend Astron to anyone.
SK Horsewell – Operations Manager
Horizon Geosciences Ltd
It is a pleasure to work with a professional company such as Astron, the team provide exceptional service and management of our fire & security systems ensuring continued
compliance and operation.
Ian MacBeth MIWFM – Facilities Manager Hinkley and Sedgmoor
John West (Contractors) Ltd FM
Astron have provided an excellent and professional service, delivering what they say when they say, on time, on budget and with minimal disruption to our guests.
Tim Jones – CEO
Host - Hinkley and Sedgmoor Accomodation
We would highly recommend Astron. They have been professional and friendly at all times. They get the job done and respond immediately to feedback.
The police have caught 4 different people on the basis of the CCTV.
Anna Swift – Manager
The Bristolian Cafe
A recent installation was completed very satisfactorily, to time and within budget. The advice and professionalism shown by Astron Fire and Security personnel was exemplary.
The team worked in a flexible way to accommodate our office and business needs and we would have no hesitation in recommending their services.
Howard Cox – Facilities Operations Officer
Department for Environment, Food and Rural
