Fire Protection & Life Safety

Our fire protection services encompass comprehensive life safety solutions designed to protect occupants and property across commercial and residential developments. We deliver integrated systems that comply with current British Standards and building regulations, ensuring reliable performance when it matters most.

We design and install both wet and dry sprinkler systems tailored to specific building requirements and occupancy types. Our installations include:

• Wet pipe sprinkler systems for heated buildings
• Dry pipe systems for unheated or frost-prone areas
• Pre-action systems for high-value or water-sensitive environments
• Deluge systems for high-hazard applications
• Residential sprinkler systems to BS 9251 standards

Our fire detection solutions provide early warning capabilities through advanced sensor technology and intelligent control panels. We install and maintain:

• Conventional and addressable fire alarm systems
• Smoke, heat and multi-sensor detectors
• Manual call points and break glass units
• Voice alarm and public address systems
• Cause and effect programming for complex buildings
• Integration with building management systems

We provide complete emergency lighting installations that maintain safe egress routes during power failures. Our systems include:

• Self-contained emergency luminaires
• Central battery systems for larger installations
• Exit signs and way-finding illumination
• Open area and high-risk task area lighting
• Automatic testing systems with remote monitoring capabilities

For environments where water-based suppression could cause unacceptable damage, we install clean agent gas suppression systems:

• Clean agent systems for server rooms and data centres
• Carbon dioxide systems for electrical equipment protection
• Inert gas systems for heritage and archive protection
• Pre-engineered and engineered system solutions

Our qualified engineers conduct comprehensive testing and certification to ensure systems meet regulatory requirements:

• Fire alarm system commissioning and certification
• Emergency lighting duration and illumination testing
• Sprinkler system pressure testing and flow verification
• Gas suppression system integrity and discharge testing
• Annual maintenance and inspection programmes

We ensure all installations comply with relevant standards and regulations:

• British Standards BS 5839, BS 9251, BS EN 12845
• Building Regulations Approved Documents B and M
• Fire Risk Assessment recommendations
• Insurance company requirements
• Local authority and fire service liaison

As part of our comprehensive M&E services, fire protection systems integrate seamlessly with other building services:

• HVAC system smoke damper control
• Electrical distribution emergency power supplies
• Building management system integration
• Access control and security system coordination
• Lift recall and door release mechanisms

We provide ongoing maintenance programmes to ensure continued system reliability:

• Monthly, quarterly and annual inspection schedules
• Component replacement and system upgrades
• Performance monitoring and fault diagnosis
• Emergency call-out and repair services
• Compliance documentation and certification updates