Reliable, Effective Fire Detection and Alarm Systems
A quality fire alarm system isn’t just a must for peace of mind, it’s a legal requirement and crucial addition to your business to protect your people, property, and assets. As a leading UK fire security company, Securitas Technology provides proven solutions to help you meet your local and national building and fire code requirements.
We provide tailored systems to enhance site security and ensure business continuity, with in-depth pre-installation surveys and discussions to ensure each environment gets a fire alarm system that's fit for purpose. Armed with a vast range of fire detection, alarm, and suppression systems, our experienced teams of designers, engineers and installers ensure that you are protected and compliant with current fire safety regulations with a solution designed and integrated to suit your specific needs.
Introducing Smart Fire Alarm Management
Our brand new Smart Fire Alarm Management service will integrate into your existing fire alarm panel to capture and report fire alarm activity to ensure that your system remains compliant for auditing. The system is a non-intrusive addition to your existing fire alarm control panel, which communicates all fire activity to a cloud-hosted database - making everyday fire alarm management less of a burden.
Fire Suppression System
A fire suppression system is designed to limit a fire’s ability to spread, minimise damage and extinguish the fire before it becomes too large.
Typically, a suppression system will be designed to operate within a defined area, but can be used across a whole floor or building, if needed. Fire suppression methods include cooling (removing the heat), starving (removing the fuel), asphyxiation (removing the oxygen) and disturbing the chemical chain reaction of a fire.
Fire Sprinklers
Fire sprinklers combine both mechanical and electrical capabilities to provide an additional degree of protection for both life and property above smoke and/or other fire detection systems.
A correctly designed and installed sprinkler system can detect and control a fire and activate an alarm before it has the time to do much damage. Correct operation of the system will rapidly reduce the production rate of heat and smoke, allowing more time for your employees to evacuate.
Fire Detection Systems
In addition to taking everyday fire prevention measures, investing in a professional fire alarm system is the answer to ensuring effective fire detection for your business.
As a critical and legally required component of any commercial building, the presence of a fire detection system will raise the alarm at the first sign of a fire on your premises. Not only does this help to maximise the life safety of your employees and customers, it reassures them that you take your responsibility to minimise the risks of fire to people and assets, seriously.
Our team of fire detection experts work with leading industry manufacturers to design wired, wireless, and hybrid systems that use the latest fire detection technology. Every new fire alarm installation we complete is supported by a service plan that includes essential maintenance and the option to connect your system to our 24/7 fire alarm monitoring service.
Fire Extinguishers
Even if your building or store is updated with the latest in fire warning and suppressant systems, fire extinguishers are still an essential asset when it comes to proofing your building against a fire emergency.
They can help quickly control small outbreaks of fire, preventing flames from spreading and causing more damage. In more severe emergencies, fire extinguishers can save lives by helping keep an evacuation route clear and providing crucial access to escape points.
Emergency Evacuation
Securitas Technology’s Emergency Evacuation solutions combine the detection capabilities of our advanced fire alarm system with the capabilities of emergency evacuation to provide a comprehensive life safety system for your building.
When our systems detect fires, they will not only alert the appropriate authorities, they will also activate your building’s evacuation and communications systems. This can provide a crucial channel between first responders and your building occupants, helping ensure enhanced safety for all involved.
The Main Components of a Fire Alarm System
Fire alarm systems can be very complex, and many will depend on the requirements of individual sites and client needs. However, all systems will include some core components.
Commonly used as the primary interface with the fire alarm system, the panel can be used as a connection point to communicate with connected devices and detectors, report the system status, review alarms and check incoming data. Panels can be preconfigured units or designed to suit your requirements.
Carefully positioned around a building and tested regularly, detector units can detect heat, smoke and carbon monoxide, or a combination of all three. Some systems may also include CCTV video units that will detect flame.
Often, manual call points are the most noticeable parts of a fire alarm system, positioned around a building in convenient and accessible positions. Anyone discovering a fire should be able to easily activate the system to raise the alarm.
While sounders and bells may not be obvious to a casual visitor, once activated, they will be hard to ignore. Audible alarms need to be heard throughout the building above any normal background noise, and may include bells, sirens and pre-recorded spoken instructions.
Most helpful in noisy environments where workers may be using ear protection, visual alarms can be used to indicate an alarm and a specific location.
Also known as relays, interfaces control equipment that may be connected to your alarm system. They can be used for a variety of things, depending on your system requirements (such as lift grounding or monitoring the sprinkler system).
The Advantages of a Fire Detection System
Protect Your Property
Our fire detection and alarm systems help you protect your property in the case of a fire.
Code-Compliant
Meet the most stringent standards and all applicable building and fire code requirements.
Reliable Monitoring
Securitas Technology Customer Service centers monitor alarm systems and dispatch of your local fire department.
Early Notification
Our systems will quickly notify you of any water sprinkler deployment, so you can minimise any damage due to water.
Experts in Fire Detection Solutions
With local offices worldwide, Securitas Technology makes it easy for virtually any business to receive effective support for its fire alarm system. You can view logs and incident reports online, see fire test and inspection results, request service, view bills and payment history and much more.
Securitas Technology has many UL and FM monitoring centers ready to assist you in your security requirements. Our experienced customer service representatives receive alarm notifications and quickly respond as needed. Our monitoring services are there so we can support your fire detection system needs.
We’re industry leaders in the design, installation and maintenance of quality fire alarm systems. We use cutting-edge technology from leading fire detection manufacturers, and our fire safety services are accredited by third parties, setting new standards in excellence in BSI, BAFE and NSI.
Securitas Technology is an approved integrator for Honeywell Gent fire detection and alarm products. These products have been developed to the highest possible standards to deliver the most advanced fire detection and alarm systems available in the market today.
With local offices worldwide, Securitas Technology makes it easy for virtually any business to receive effective support for its fire alarm system. You can view logs and incident reports online, see fire test and inspection results, request service, view bills and payment history and much more.
Securitas Technology has many UL and FM monitoring centers ready to assist you in your security requirements. Our experienced customer service representatives receive alarm notifications and quickly respond as needed. Our monitoring services are there so we can support your fire detection system needs.
We’re industry leaders in the design, installation and maintenance of quality fire alarm systems. We use cutting-edge technology from leading fire detection manufacturers, and our fire safety services are accredited by third parties, setting new standards in excellence in BSI, BAFE and NSI.
"Thank you to Securitas Technology for sorting all of our fire servicing… It now looks on track for easy servicing in the future."
Fire Marshal Training for Company Safety
A fire marshal, or warden, is the person responsible for fire safety within a company. This person must undertake professional training to learn the ins and outs of fire safety, including what precautions need to be taken, how to maintain fire extinguishers and the management of fire evacuation plans. Our training course is suitable for those who oversee fire safety in their building or company, designated fire marshals and wardens and those who need to know how to use a fire extinguisher. The course covers how fires are caused, the risks associated with fire, the principles of fire safety management at work, fire extinguisher demonstrations and more.
FAQs
In its simplest form, a fire detection and fire alarm system is comprised of:
- an alarm control panel which requires an input signal from either a detector sensing a fire, or an individual discovering a fire and pressing a button
- a Manual Call Point (“Break Glass”)
- an alarm, which will generally be audible, visual or both
A “fire alarm system” includes any systems that can provide signals to initiate the operation of fire protection systems and equipments, such as fire extinguishers, smoke control, automatic door release systems or other safety measures.
A fire alarm system can include:
- Fire monitoring and dispatch
- Early detection systems and advanced point ID technology
- Intelligent initiating and indicating devices
- Recall and shutdown interfaces
- Standalone or integrated panels test and inspection services
- Advanced diagnostics and occupant notification
The installation process can include:
- Fire monitoring and dispatch
- Site survey
- System design
- Installation
- Commissioning
- Monitoring
- Ongoing service maintenance
In almost all commercial site buildings and accommodation premises, fire doors are a legal requirement. You should inspect and maintain your fire doors every six months. Third-party certification is the minimum standard required for fire doors provided by door manufacturers, and Securitas Technology will only use fire door suppliers and manufacturers that are certified.
A Fire Risk Assessment is a document that reviews a premise and makes an assessment of the risks that the people working there would be exposed to in the case of a fire. A Fire Risk Assessment is part of a fire alarm inspection, which is done annually.
We’ll provide thorough inspection and assessment to help ensure you’re operating within regulation, with feedback and guidance to help you get back on track if you’re missing any requirements. Our team will utilize the latest technology to perform assessments and upload our findings so you can access your records in real-time.
This way, you’ll be able to start working on any actions required as soon as possible, helping you stay compliant and meeting requirements. We’ll provide you with a comprehensive list of actions required and steps to take, with an in-depth checklist of things to consider in the future.
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRFSO) came into force on 1st October, 2006 and covers all premises, except for a single private dwelling. The order states that all companies must undertake a Fire Risk Assessment and keep written records if you employ five or more people, as well as requiring that the owner of a premises provide an adequate fire alarm system based on the recommendations of that report.
Fire suppression systems can be used in a variety of places, including:
- Power generation wind turbines, mobile electrical generators
- Kitchen environments in restaurants and hotels
- Industrial environments
- Electrical enclosures
- Material storage - fume cupboards, chemical stores, flammable material stores
- CNC machines, robotic welding machines, machining centers
- Trains, boats and buses
We provide the following:
- Fire code-compliant monitoring services
- Fire sprinkler water flow and valve monitoring
- Fire monitoring, with dispatch
- Early notification to minimize water damage
- Standalone or integrated panels
- Test and inspection services for the alarm devices connected to your system
- Maintenance and repair services
Here are some of the most popular emergency lighting solutions:
- Temporary lighting - locations such as hospitals, fire stations and prisons require temporary lighting for when power is lost in an emergency situation
- Exit signage - ensure that you have working emergency exit signs and/or illuminated pathways that will guide you and your employees to safety
- Thermoplastic emergency lighting—thermoplastic exit signs can be thermoplastic, photo-luminescent or self-luminous, and are typically situated above a building’s nearest exits
The different types of fire extinguishers include:
- Water - for use on wood, paper, textiles, etc.
- Dry Powder - for use on wood, paper, textiles, flammable liquids, gaseous fires and electrical fires
- Foam - for use on wood, paper, textiles and flammable liquids
- Carbon Dioxide - for use on wood, paper, textiles and electrical fires
- Wet Chemical - for use on wood, paper, textiles and cooking oil fires
Frequently Bundled With
Access Control
Create a safe environment for your employees and visitors.
Interactive Security Monitoring
Increase the strength of your security system with our security monitoring services suite from Securitas Technology.
CCTV Video Surveillance
Keep an eye on your business from anywhere, at any time.
Intruder Alarm Systems
Deter potential intruders from your premises with a reliable intruder system.
Healthcare Communication Systems
Provide integrated security and communication systems that bring peace of mind to staff and patients.
