Establish the Requirement
Review the building, its use and the fire risk assessment where there is one.
Life safety systems · London
Fire Alarm Installation & Servicing
Fire detection and alarm systems installed, altered and maintained for homes, rental properties, blocks and commercial premises.
- NICEIC approved
- 24/7 emergency line
- London-based, UK-wide
Simply Electrical Contractors
Detection That Suits the Building and Is Kept in Working Order
A fire alarm system has one job: to warn people early enough to get out. The right system depends on the building, who uses it and the findings of the fire risk assessment, which is why a house, a shared rental property and an office each call for a different arrangement of detectors, sounders and control equipment.
Simply Electrical Contractors installs and extends fire alarm systems, from mains-powered interlinked alarms in homes and rental properties to conventional and addressable panels in commercial premises. Detector types and positions are chosen to give early warning without a string of false alarms from kitchens and bathrooms.
An alarm that is never tested cannot be relied on. Commercial systems should be inspected and serviced by a competent person at regular intervals, normally every six months, with weekly checks by the user in between. Servicing visits cover the panel, detectors, sounders and standby batteries, and every visit is recorded in the log book.
What to expect
A Clear Route From Enquiry to Completion
Details vary by property and service, but the process is built around assessment, explanation and appropriate testing.
Install or Service
Equipment is installed and commissioned, or the existing system is tested device by device.
Record the Outcome
Certificates and log book entries are completed, with any defects and recommendations set out.
Common questions
Useful Information Before You Enquire
For advice about a specific property, contact the team with the postcode and job details.
01How frequently does a fire alarm need servicing?
For commercial systems the recognised standard is at least every six months, alongside a weekly test by the person responsible for the premises.
02What alarms does a rental property need?
Landlords in England must fit a smoke alarm on every storey used as living accommodation, and a carbon monoxide alarm in rooms with a fixed combustion appliance other than a gas cooker. Licensed HMOs usually need more.
03Can you take over an existing system?
Yes. An initial visit establishes what is installed, its condition and what records exist, and servicing continues from there.
04Why does my alarm keep going off?
False alarms usually come from the wrong type of detector for the location, contamination or ageing devices. The cause is traced before parts are replaced.