sports & leisure

How we help

Whatever you need — upgrading an older system, cutting down on false alarms in a block of flats, or fitting a wireless alarm in a day with no mess and no wiring — we can sort it. Our local engineers cover the whole of the South West and look after systems of every size, from a single shop to a large hospital, including listed buildings.

We design, install, commission and maintain alarms to the British Standard (BS5839), and there are three main types to choose from:

• Conventional — a simple, cost-effective system that tells you which area, or ‘zone’, a fire is in. Ideal for smaller premises.
• Addressable — a smarter system that pinpoints the exact device that has triggered, so a fire is quicker to find and the system is easier to manage.
• Wireless (radio) — no cabling, so it is perfect for listed buildings, holiday lets and anywhere you cannot afford disruption. It can often be fitted in a day.

The right cover

Most fire risk assessments call for extinguishers, and we make sure you have the correct ones for your building. Our engineers are BAFE accredited, and we service every extinguisher each year so it is always ready to use.

Different fires need different extinguishers, so we will match them to your risks:

• Water — for paper, wood and textiles. The classic red extinguisher you will see in offices and schools.
• Foam — for the same materials plus flammable liquids, smothering the flames.
• CO₂ — clean and mess-free, ideal for electrical equipment and IT.
• Powder — a versatile all-rounder, including for flammable liquids and live electrics.
• Wet chemical — specially for cooking-oil fires in kitchens.

We can also supply specialist units, including for lithium-ion battery risks, and service your fire hose reels.

What it involves

A fire risk assessment is a legal requirement for anyone employing five or more people, as well as licensed premises, public buildings and shared residential properties such as HMOs.

An assessor walks through your building, spots anything that could start or help spread a fire, and gives you a clear, easy-to-follow action plan showing exactly what, if anything, needs putting right.

We use fully independent, accredited assessors, so the advice you get is completely impartial. Their reports use the nationally recognised PAS79+ format, and we can quote — with no obligation — for any work that is needed.

Testing and repairs

If a building is over 18m tall, or more than 45m from where fire engines can reach, the law requires these pipes to be tested regularly so they work the moment they are needed.

We are one of the few local firms that carry out this work in-house. There are two checks:

• Six-monthly visual inspection — we check the valves, outlets, caps, seals and signage, replacing anything missing or damaged.
• Annual wet test — we pressurise the system with water using our own test rig to make sure it holds, then drain it and issue your certificate.

We are registered with BAFE, members of IFEDA, SAFE Contractor approved and fully insured.

Always ready

The moment the mains power goes off, emergency lighting switches on by itself and guides everyone safely to the exits. We have been installing and maintaining it for many years, in shops, offices, flats and HMOs.

We fit all types — from bulkhead LED fittings to discreet architectural lights, intelligent self-testing systems and central battery setups — and make sure everything meets the BS5266 standard.

Our engineers will survey your building, advise on exactly what you need, and keep it all properly maintained.

Signs for any setting

When a building is smoky or unfamiliar, clear signs guide people to safety and point out where the fire equipment is.

We stock a huge range of photoluminescent, or ‘glow-in-the-dark’, safety signs at competitive prices, and can order almost any sign at short notice. They all come with a five-year guarantee and exceed the relevant British, European and international standards.

Our team is trained to choose and position the right signs for your premises, with a specialist on hand for larger or more unusual projects.

Built for kitchens

Ordinary extinguishers cannot deal with burning cooking fat — in fact, a kitchen over a certain size needs a fixed system rather than portable extinguishers. An ANSUL system sits above your cooking range and acts on its own.

The moment it senses a fire, it sprays the cookers, filters and extraction ducts with a special agent that cools the fat and forms a soapy blanket over it, sealing out the air and putting the fire out.

We are BAFE SP206 accredited and the sole agent for ANSUL in the South West, so we can design, install, service and refill these systems for commercial and care-home kitchens.

Where it helps

Gyms, spas and leisure centres have their own hotspots, and CeaseFire protects them automatically without taking up space or needing power.

• Saunas — compact units guard the heater.
• Equipment & electrics — in-panel systems sit inside machinery and enclosures, putting out a fire at the source.