Commercial Fire Alarm Systems 

Britannia Fire & Security are one of the leading suppliers, installers and maintainers of fire alarms and fire detection systems in the UK. Based in Peterborough, Britannia specialise in installing fire alarm systems across a wide range of sectors including offices, schools, leisure, retail and homes across the UK.

We design, install and maintain fire detection and fire alarm systems to BS 5839. Whether you require a complex integrated system including fire alarms, security systems and CCTV surveillance for a large commercial premises or the simplest of fire alarm detection systems, we can tailor a package to suit your requirements.

Our service and maintenance capabilities and technical back up are second to none, ensuring that our customers have peace of mind using the best quality system on the market. We have national coverage including Peterborough, Cambridgeshire and East Anglia.

Expert Fire Alarm System Advice

Being accredited by BAFE for design, installation, commissioning, handover and maintenance, you will get a system designed to cope with all your fire risks. We pride ourselves on our expertise and honesty advising you on the right fire alarm system for you commercial premises.

Our engineers have years of experience in designing fire alarm systems for various types of office premises. We use the best available products from leading manufacturers, like Gent, which combined with our excellent customer service ensure you have ongoing peace of mind.

UK fire alarm regulations state commercial premies must have an appropriate fire alarm system. Britannia Fire and Security are experts at fire alarms systems and can guide your business to help find the most suitable system which works for your business. We have taken the time to cover some of the basics online. If you would like a personal consultation and schedule a free site survey, contact our team. 

The Right Fire Alarm System to Protect your Business

There are three main types of fire alarm system:

1. Conventional Fire Alarm
2. Addressable Fire Alarm
3. Wireless Fire Alarm

The type of system your business requires will be decided for looking at the factors and deeming, which is most appropriate for your business. Britannia Fire and Security provide unbiased. Private fire risk assessors to provide what system you need. If you choose Britannia for the Installation, we will ensure the best quality system and installation teams to get you set up.

Types of Commercial Fire Alarm Systems

Category M systems (Manual)

Manual systems rely on on the building's occupants to detect and provide a warning to others. The name manual is because there is no automatic trigger and fire alarms have to be manually activated.

Category L systems are for life protection

• L1 – Earliest possible fire detection
• L2 – Fire detection in specified areas
• L3 – Protecting paths to fire escape
• L4 – Protection of fire escape routes
• L5 – Localised fire protection

Category P Fire Detection Systems

Category P systems have the primary aim of protecting a property from fire.

• P1 – Complete fire protection for earliest possible warning
• P2 – Fire detectors for defined parts of a building

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At Britannia Fire and Security, we provide a total solution when it comes to commercial fire alarm systems. Our expert team can provide support from design through to installation and maintenance to our clients across the UK.

Commercial Fire Alarm System Design

Here at Britannia Fire and Security, all our computer-aided design (CAD) is conducted in house giving us the upmost flexibility when changes are needed in your project. Our skilled staff are fully qualified and experienced in design projects for many different buildings, including Local Authority, Retail and Leisure. All systems designed are compliant with BS 5839 standards (Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings).

Commercial Fire Alarm System Installations

Its is crucial that your commercial fire alarm system is installed by a BAFE accredited company. By choosing a fully qualified company, you are ensuring you are safeguarding against fire safety legislation breaches and legally covered if anything does go wrong. Here at Britannia Fire and Security, we are not only fully qualified but operate in an honest and professional manner to ensure no corners are cut, and you have the most appropriate system for your business.

Commercial Fire Alarm System Maintenance

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 states that you must ensure your fire alarm is subject to a suitable maintenance scheme. To keep up to date with UK fire alarm regulations it is important that your fire alarm system is maintained by a professional. The best way to keep on top of your fire alarm maintenance is to have an inclusive maintenance contract with an accredited company. This will ensure your system is legal and you are doing the up most to protect staff and premises. 

Commercial Fire Alarm System Monitoring

If your fire alarm activates out of business hours, who will be notified? It is important that you have 24/7 monitoring on your business if you want to go the extra mile to protect your premises. Too many companies rely on people to sound the alarm. By this time it may be too late to save your premises. Contact our team for more information on our around the clock monitoring services. 

Industrial Fire Alarm Systems

We also provide fire alarm system services for warehouses and other industrial buildings. In an industrial setting, the challenge in terms of fire risk is to select and install the appropriate class of fire alarm. It’s also crucial to place the fire detection devices strategically in order to detect real signs of a fire accurately, based on the specific environment.

In order to mitigate fire risks, it's critical that the detectors are able to sense all potential indicators of a fire specific to that environment. In warehouses and storage facilities, there are many factors that can make it difficult to set up fire alarms and sensors, including nearby vehicle movements that emit exhaust smoke, and other pollutants.

It's important to have expert engineers, like our team at Britannia Fire & Security, with  the right skills and knowledge to install industrial fire alarm systems. We have extensive experience in understanding the unique challenges of different environments, and will make sure that the fire detection system is tailored to meet those needs.

Tailor Made Commercial Fire Alarm Systems

From complex integrated packages to simple fire detection systems, we can tailor make a solution to suit your requirements.

Britannia are part of the Gent 24 Network of Approved System Integrators operating across Peterborough, East Anglia and the UK installing a wide range of Gent fire products. For more information on the range of products manufactured by Gent and supplied by Britannia Fire & Security click here.

With more than 30 experienced engineers across Peterborough, Cambridgeshire and the UK we are able to provide nationwide coverage for fire alarm installation and maintenance.

Whatever the size of your office or commercial premises, Britannia Fire & Security can give you the expert advice and guidance needed to design the most effective fire alarm system for your premises.