Fire Detection Systems
Fire Alarm Repairs
Fire Control Panel Errors
If an error appears on your fire alarm panel during testing of your fire alarm systems, it’s a clear indication that it’s time to give us a call. Our experienced team are trained to work on most fire detection systems.
A certified electrical engineer from Secure with L&R will visit your premises for a visual inspection, followed by intensive fire alarm testing to identify the cause of the problem. Once the problem has been found, if parts are still available, we will repair it for you.
Fire alarm companies are often fully booked well in advance, due to maintenance contracts. It’s therefore recommended that once your alarm is operational again, planned maintenance should be scheduled to avoid future issues.
Common Problems with Commercial Fire Alarms
Below are the issues our engineers deal with most frequently.
- Failed backup batteries
- Power supply issues or electrical surges
- Ageing components, sensors or devices
- Sensitivity to dust, fumes or temperatures
- Damaged cables or wiring faults
- Programming errors
- Improper or infrequent maintenance
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Fire Alarm Service
Business Alarm Repairs and Maintenance
If your organisation is experiencing frequent false alarms, it could be because a fire alarm service hasn’t been carried out recently. Repeated false alarms can lead to charges from the local fire brigade if they are caused by poor maintenance.
Company owners are ultimately responsible for keeping employees safe. Failure to regularly maintain your fire safety system could result in fines or even imprisonment if an undetected fire causes an employee serious injury or death.
System Degradation
Over time, many environmental factors, especially within industrial or manufacturing settings, can cause sensors or cables to deteriorate and become unstable. This can cause the alarm system to malfunction, putting lives in serious danger. Six-monthly professional testing and an annual in-depth system audit are recommended.
Fire Alarm Service Tasks
- Preliminary checks and put in test mode
- Control panel/power supply inspection
- Backup battery testing
- Wiring inspection
- Device and component testing
- Cleaning of equipment
- Check the safe operation of lifts/exits in a fire
- Perform a system reset and re-activate
- Ensure all documentation is updated
Fire Alarm Installation
When installing a new or replacement fire alarm system, choose a fire alarm company accredited to conduct commercial electrical installations, ideally SSAIB Certified, such as Secure with L&R.
An experienced installer will be able to advise you on the most appropriate design and system to meet the strict compliance standards. They will know if you need a Category L (life safety) system or a Category P (property protection) system.
Installing an alarm (fire alarm)
Here are the main steps for installing a fire safety system.
- Conduct a Fire Risk Assessment (FRA)
- Appoint an accredited SSAIB installer
- British Standards (BS 5839) compliance
- Consider wired vs. wireless systems
- Match sensors to the environment
- Appropriate positioning of sensors
- Integration with other building systems
- Monitoring and maintenance
- Consider scalability and reconfiguration