ACCREDITATION AND CERTIFICATION
SS Systems strive to achieved the best standards our industry has to offer, ensuring our clients receive a high level of customer service, and a quality standard of workmanship.
The quality of our work is backed by our certified Quality Management System: ISO 9001:2015, BAFE accreditations and SSAIB certification across the disciplines we offer for design, installation and maintenance contracts. All of our site install engineers and maintenance technicians are Criminal Record Bureau (CRB) checked and possess the competency card scheme for the construction industry (CSCS).
Fire Detection & Alarm Systems Certified
SSAIB is a leading certification body for organisations providing systems and services, fire detection and alarm systems, telecare systems and services, manned services, approved contractors scheme and monitoring services. SS Systems are Fire Detection & Alarm Systems Certified using the SSAIB and UKAS certification standard.
Intruder Alarm Systems Certified
SSAIB is a leading certification body for organisations providing systems and services, fire detection and alarm systems, telecare systems and services, manned services, approved contractors scheme and monitoring services. SS Systems are Intruder Alarm Systems Certified using the SSAIB and UKAS certification standard.
ISO 9001 Certified
ISO 9001 is the world’s most recognised Quality Management System (QMS) standard. It aims to help organisations meet the needs of their customers and other stakeholders more effectively. This is achieved by building a framework to ensure consistent quality in the provision of goods and/or services.
CCTV Systems Certified
SSAIB is a leading certification body for organisations providing systems and services, fire detection and alarm systems, telecare systems and services, manned services, approved contractors scheme and monitoring services. SS Systems are CCTV Systems Certified using the SSAIB and UKAS certification standard.
Access Control Systems Certified
SSAIB is a leading certification body for organisations providing systems and services, fire detection and alarm systems, telecare systems and services, manned services, approved contractors scheme and monitoring services. SS Systems are Access Control Systems Certified using the SSAIB and UKAS certification standard.
SafeContractor Approved Company
To achieve the SafeContractor Approved status, a business must prove that they are a safe and responsible company. This involves ensuring that all paperwork is compliant with current legislation and that processes are in place to ensure health and safety is handled in the best way possible. SS Systems is SafeContractor approved.
BAFE Fire Alarm System Service Provider Registered Company
The BAFE Fire Safety Register offers a comprehensive record of third party certificated competent providers for business owners, property managers, facility managers, specifiers and others who require assistance in managing their fire safety responsibilities and obligations. SS Systems is registered with BAFE.
BAFE Fire Extinguisher Service Provider Registered Company
The BAFE SP101 Competency of Portable Fire Extinguisher Organisations and Technicians Scheme exists to provide quality evidence that companies are competent (and operate an effective management system) to cover all aspects of this service and the fire extinguisher technicians they employ are competent to deliver appropriate services. SS Systems is registered with BAFE.
CHAS Accredited Company
SS Systems is accredited within the Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme (CHAS) having demonstrated compliance with and sound management of current health and safety legislation. CHAS (The Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme) was created by experienced health and safety professionals in 1997 to improve health and safety standards across the UK.
Construction Line Certified Company
Constructionline collects, assesses and monitors over 30 million pieces of information, from more than 45,000 suppliers through a PAS 91:2013+A1 2017 aligned question set, the standardised pre-qualification questionnaire developed by BSI to reduce duplication within the construction industry. SS Systems is certified with Construction Line.
Government Publishes Research on E-Bike and E-Scooter Battery Safety
The UK government has released the results of an independent study on the safety of lithium-ion batteries used in e-bikes, e-scooters, chargers, and conversion kits. The research, commissioned by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS), aims to deepen the government's understanding of the risks posed by unsafe batteries, particularly in light of a surge in fire incidents linked to these products.
Government To Investigate Seven Organisations Over Grenfell Tower Disaster
The UK government has announced that seven organisations will be investigated in relation to the Grenfell Tower disaster, with all recommendations from the public inquiry set to be implemented. As part of the changes, manufacturing companies under scrutiny could be barred from bidding for public contracts, and two existing bodies will be merged to create a single building safety regulator.
Fire At Battery Energy Storage Site Raises Safety Concerns
In February 2025, firefighters responded to a significant fire at a battery energy storage site (BESS) in East Tilbury. Crews from Orsett, Basildon, and Corringham fire stations, mobilized by Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS), battled the blaze for nearly 24 hours. The site, which is still under construction, consists of multiple containerised battery units.
