FIRE SYSTEMS & SERVICES
UK fire safety legislation requires businesses to assess fire risks and take appropriate steps to protect people on their premises.
It is essential when choosing a fire alarm system, that the type of system is one that is suited to protecting the safety of your people and property.
In the event of a small fire in your premises, the ability to react quickly is vital.
A Fire Suppression system suppresses a fire through releasing an agent to either reduce the oxygen, reduce the chemical reaction within the atmosphere or cool the fire.
Fire safety training helps ensure employees understand fire risks, evacuation procedures and the actions required in an emergency.
Fire curtains provide an effective fire-resistant barrier, helping maintain compartmentation and protect escape routes within commercial buildings.
Commercial kitchen fire suppression systems provide specialist automatic protection for cooking equipment and higher-risk kitchen environments.
Service and maintenance contracts for your fire and security systems are critical to keeping your system up and running when you need it most.
Emergency lighting helps occupants safely find escape routes and exits when normal lighting fails during an emergency.
Fire sprinkler systems can automatically control or suppress a developing fire, helping protect people, property and the wider environment.
Evacuation chairs provide a practical means of assisting people who may require additional support during an emergency evacuation.
Aspirating smoke detection systems provide highly sensitive early warning by continuously sampling air for the presence of smoke.
Automatic opening smoke vents help remove smoke and hot air, protecting escape routes and supporting safe evacuation during a fire.
Dry and wet riser systems provide firefighters with rapid access to water supplies throughout multi-storey buildings during an emergency.
Nimbus provides cloud-based fire alarm management, giving you remote visibility, event notifications and digital records across your fire systems.
Frequently Asked Questions About Commercial Fire Systems & Services
Fire Alarm Systems & Monitoring Within Care Homes
Fire alarm monitoring for care homes must be compliant with EN 54 and BS 5839 standards, requiring the system to be automatically linked to an Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) to alert the fire brigade immediately upon activation. This provides a faster response than a manual call, which is crucial for residents who may be unable to self-evacuate. Both wired and wireless systems can meet these requirements, but wireless systems offer easier installation in occupied buildings.
Fire & Security System Considerations For The Commercial & Manufacturing Sector
The manufacturing sector faces a range of complex challenges that impact safety, security, and operations. Many facilities handle hazardous materials and rely on heat-generating machinery, creating a heightened risk of fire and other industrial accidents. Continuous 24/7 operations and rotating shift patterns further complicate workforce management and emergency preparedness.
Fire Chiefs Warn We Cannot Enforce Our Way Out Of Building Safety
Fire chiefs have warned of a broken building safety system blocking remediation Progress. Fire Chiefs have warned that deep flaws in the UK’s building safety system are slowing down the remediation of unsafe buildings, describing the current regime as “unsustainable.”
Our Clients
Some of the clients we have the pleasure of working with
“Our existing intruder system and devices had become obsolete and did not meet with current installation standards. SS Systems provided a modern hybrid system that provided a logistical solution without disruption to the fabric of the property. SS Systems now provide us with the necessary support and ongoing preventative maintenance service.” – Phil Blunt, Owner, Adby Farm
OUR PARTNERS
SS Systems partner with leading UK based manufacturers to ensure that the fire detection and alarm systems we provide are at the forefront of current technology, along with being the most reliable our industry has to offer.
Externally Monitored to Ensure that we meet a High Standard of Service.
As members of the SSAIB (Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board), We maintain service records and monitor our success. The SSAIB, is a leading certification body for organisations providing security systems and services, fire detection alarm systems, and monitoring services. So, you can be confident that we strive to provide our clients with a reliable and professional level of service.
