Fire & Life Safety
Effective fire protection starts with early detection, reliable systems and ongoing compliance. We provide a complete range of fire safety solutions designed to protect people, property and business operations. Every building has different requirements, which is why we tailor our fire protection services to suit your environment, occupancy and level of risk. Whether you require a new installation, routine maintenance or ongoing compliance support, our experienced team can help
Fire Alarms
Your Fire Risk Assessment will determine if you require one and what type and complexity it should be. Your insurer or landlord might have an input or requirement of you. Accreditation bodies for your industry might take a view. Whatever the starting point is, we can clarify this with you, Brodman designers are fully trained to help you with this. To ensure automatic detectors provide a reliable platform, they shold be considered for replacement when they reach 10 years of age
Our Range of Fire Alarms
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Single Zone Fire Alarms
Those sites with a small number of staff and typically 300M2 or less, can be installed with a small and simple fire alarm. This might include automatic detectors and call points dependent on the risk profile. - let our team advise you.
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Multi Zone Fire Alarms
Those small to medium sites with staff, maybe spread over different floors or segregated spaces within a building. This might be a small factory and offices, place of worship, community hall or shops. A location where a simple system is needed to draw attention to a fire developing unnoticed.
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Addressable Loop Based Systems
Medium to larger premises, or those where persons may sleep. These addressable systems (wired or wireless) provide the user with pinpoint location information as to the location of a fire or fault. Programmed by our engineers, these system can include for special shutting down of building management and day/night features.
The right system for you can be identified by an assessment of the risk during one of our surveys.
Fire Extinguishers
UK fire extinguisher regulations state that you should have a minimum of two 'Class A' extinguishers on every storey of the building. Every building is different, so we will assess your premises and provide the right amount of extinguishers and maintain them at a sensible price.
Most portable fire extinguishers are red in appearance now, but we can also provide pretty, stainless steel and chromed ones should you require these to be more subtle in your premises.
Water - Foam - Powder - CO2 - Wet Chemical all available.
Installed with simple installations, normally to wall hooks. A range of stands in both red plastic and chrome ones for front of house are available, as are all the signage you need.
Fire Alarm FAQs
When does a fire alarm need to be maintained?
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Fire alarm systems should be serviced at least every 6 months
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More frequent maintenance may be required depending on the level of risk within the premises
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Regular servicing helps ensure your system remains compliant and fully operational
How long will a fire alarm last?
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Fire alarm control panels typically have a lifespan of 10–15 years
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Automatic fire detectors should be considered for replacement after 10 years
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Environmental conditions can affect the longevity and performance of the system
Do I need a fire alarm service contract?
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Fire safety legislation requires fire alarm systems to be maintained by a competent person
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A regular servicing programme helps ensure compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
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British Standards recommend inspections at intervals of no more than 6 months
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All equipment on the system should be checked over a 12-month period
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A maintenance contract provides a simple way to ensure ongoing compliance and reliability
How often should I test my fire alarm?
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Fire alarms should be tested weekly using a manual call point (MCP)
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Ensure any monitoring connections are placed on test before carrying out the check
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Inform staff and affected persons before testing begins
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Weekly tests do not require evacuation of the building
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All tests should be recorded in the fire safety logbook
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Maintenance, Inspections & 24 hour call out
Fire Alarms - Such systems shall be well maintained and be reliable platform for detecting and evacuating a premises. Our maintenance inspections comply with British Standard BS5839 Part1 (2017) and are at least 6 monthly. This should be more often if the risk assesement requires
Extinguishers - Portable Extinguishers require a monthly visual inspection by the client and annual service inspection by an engineer. We will show you how to perform your tasks and we will perform ours with full CERTIFICATION to the testing requirements of BS5306 Part 3 at the point of delivery.
Keeping it simple - call your dedicated engineer direct
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All maintenance visits finish with engineers providing certification at point of delivery.
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All our maintenance inspections are booked in advance, so to be convenient for you.
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Maintenance engineers can be contacted with one phone call.
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PRICES can be fixed for 3 Years.
