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Types of Fire Protection & Safety Services

Understanding the different types of services available helps you find the right professional for your specific needs.

Fire Risk Assessments

Comprehensive assessments of your premises to identify fire hazards, evaluate risks, and recommend appropriate preventive and protective measures as required by law.

Fire Alarm Installation and Maintenance

Design, installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance of fire detection and alarm systems to BS 5839 standards.

Fire Extinguisher Supply and Servicing

Supply, installation, and annual servicing of portable fire extinguishers including CO2, water, foam, powder, and wet chemical types.

Emergency Lighting

Installation and testing of emergency escape lighting systems to BS 5266 standards, ensuring safe evacuation routes during power failures.

Passive Fire Protection

Installation and maintenance of fire doors, fire stopping, cavity barriers, and intumescent seals to maintain compartmentation and contain fire spread.

Fire Safety Training

Staff training programmes covering fire awareness, evacuation procedures, fire warden duties, and practical extinguisher use.

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Annual Fire Risk Assessment

Carrying out or reviewing the fire risk assessment for commercial premises, HMOs, and communal areas of residential buildings.

Fire Alarm Service and Test

Six-monthly or annual maintenance visits to test all detectors, call points, sounders, and the control panel in accordance with BS 5839.

Extinguisher Annual Service

Inspecting and servicing all portable fire extinguishers, replacing any that have expired, and ensuring correct types and quantities are provided.

Emergency Light Testing

Monthly function tests and annual full-duration discharge tests of emergency lighting with documented results for compliance records.

Fire Door Inspection

Checking fire doors for correct operation, intumescent strips, self-closers, signage, and gaps in accordance with current standards.

Fire Stopping Survey

Inspecting penetrations through fire-rated walls and floors, and installing or repairing fire stopping to maintain compartmentation.

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How to Find the Best Fire Protection & Safety

Choosing the right professional is important. Here’s what to look for when hiring fire protection & safety services.

Check Accreditations

Look for BAFE registration, FIA membership, or third-party certification to relevant British Standards such as BS 5839 for fire alarms.

Verify Insurance

Ensure the company holds adequate professional indemnity and public liability insurance for fire protection work.

Ask About Compliance Documentation

A professional provider will supply full documentation including certificates, test records, and compliance reports for your fire safety file.

Look for a Comprehensive Service

Choosing a company that offers the full range of fire protection services can simplify compliance management and ensure a joined-up approach.

Check Response Times

Ask about response times for faults and emergency callouts, particularly if your premises require 24/7 fire system availability.

Frequently Asked Questions About Fire Protection & Safety

Get answers to the most commonly asked questions about hiring fire protection & safety professionals.

Yes, if you are responsible for a business premises, a commercial building, a house in multiple occupation (HMO), or the communal areas of a block of flats, you are legally required to have a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The assessment must be carried out by a competent person, reviewed regularly, and updated whenever significant changes are made to the premises or its use. Failure to comply can result in enforcement action, fines, or prosecution.

Fire extinguishers must be professionally serviced annually by a competent person in accordance with BS 5306. In addition, a brief visual check should be carried out monthly to ensure extinguishers are in their designated positions, accessible, and show no obvious signs of damage. Most extinguisher types require an extended service or discharge test every five years. CO2 extinguishers require a hydraulic pressure test every ten years. Extinguishers that fail servicing criteria must be replaced.

Fire alarm systems should be tested weekly by activating a different call point each week and confirming the sounders operate correctly. This can be done in-house by a trained person. Professional maintenance should be carried out at least every six months by a competent fire alarm engineer in accordance with BS 5839. Annual servicing typically includes testing every device on the system, checking battery condition, and verifying the control panel is functioning correctly.

The type of extinguisher required depends on the fire risks present in your premises. Water extinguishers are suitable for Class A fires (solids such as paper and wood). Foam extinguishers cover Class A and B fires (flammable liquids). CO2 extinguishers are ideal for electrical fires and are commonly found in offices. Powder extinguishers are versatile but create a mess. Wet chemical extinguishers are specifically designed for Class F fires in commercial kitchens. A fire risk assessment will determine the correct types, quantities, and locations for your premises.

Fire doors are required in commercial premises, HMOs, and blocks of flats as part of the building's passive fire protection strategy. They must be fitted in specific locations to maintain fire compartmentation, typically on escape routes, stairwells, and between different areas of fire risk. Fire doors must be self-closing, fitted with intumescent strips and smoke seals, and maintained in good working order. Following the Grenfell Tower tragedy, there has been increased regulatory focus on fire door compliance in residential buildings.

The cost of a fire risk assessment depends on the size and complexity of the premises. A small office or shop might cost between £150 and £300. A medium-sized commercial premises typically costs £300 to £600. Large or complex buildings such as hotels, care homes, and industrial sites can cost £600 to £2,000 or more. HMO assessments typically range from £200 to £400. It is important to choose a competent assessor — the cheapest option may not provide the thorough assessment needed for genuine compliance and safety.

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