KEEPING YOUR WORLD SAFE AND SECURE

The safety of all students, staff and visitors within your premises is paramount.

This is especially important when it comes to fire safety, as educational facilities, local authorities and the Ministry of Education work towards the same goal of ensuring schools provide a safe environment.

All schools are legally required to have a fire safety plan called a Fire Safety Risk Assessment (FSRA)

Every school’s FSRA will be different, however, there are some procedures they should all have in common. All schools must have regular fire drills to ensure students and staff have a clear understanding of evacuation procedures. The FRSA must also make clear who the named fire wardens are. This guidance is set by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG).

The Guide Says That Schools Need To:

• Make sure fire safety plans are in place to reduce the likelihood of fire
• Maintain fire detection and alarm systems
• Make sure staff and pupils are familiar with emergency evacuation plans

It is also crucial that:

• Fire assessments are kept up to date
• Fire precautions remain current and are reviewed when there are significant changes to the building

Following this guidance has helped ensure fires in school are very rare and when they do happen their impact is minimised.

The Department for Children, Schools and Families says that a school’s objectives for primary and high school fire alarm protection should include:

• Minimising the effects of fire on the operation of the school (primarily, teaching)
• Limiting the effects of interruption to operation of the school
• Protecting the buildings

As the person responsible for the safety of your pupils and premises, it can sometimes be difficult to stay up to date with all the regulatory information available to you. SS Systems can work with you to help clarify your obligations as a school and advise on how to ensure your fire and security systems remain compliant and work for the school.

Our qualified surveyors and engineers, design, supply, install, commission, and service high-quality fire alarms, security systems, CCTV and access control for schools, colleges, and universities throughout the UK.

As a third-party accredited installer and maintenance provider of fire alarms and security systems for the education sector, we not only have the authority to install, but can verify that systems installed by other companies meet current legislation standards.

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

Scheduled Site Visits
Our maintenance team keep track of your maintenance schedule and will contact you with plenty of notice to book in your site visit in advance. Keeping you up to date with legislation and your insurance cover requirements.

Service and maintenance contracts for your fire and security systems are critical to keeping your system up and running when you need it most (in an emergency).

You rely on your fire and security systems to warn your employees and visitors of fires or security breaches as early as possible. Preventative inspections are essential to keep your systems in tip-top shape.

SS Systems are fully accredited to offer tailored servicing plans across, Fire Safety Systems, FFE Equipment, Intruder Alarm Systems, CCTV Systems, and Access Control.

All our engineers are multi-discipline trained and pull together as a team to share a vast knowledge covering all system types.

Your systems do not have to of been installed by SS Systems, we can offer Maintenance Contracts to your existing systems.

Our experienced engineers and maintenance technicians are Enhanced DBS checked and possess the construction industry’s competency card scheme (CSCS).

Monitored Externally to ensure 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.

Benefits of having one fire and security maintenance provider

Easy to manage
One number to call, one invoice to pay and one team to contact to ensure you systems are compliant. No more chasing multiple companies.

Better value for money
By having one engineer completing multiple system maintenance, we can offer an excellent package for maintenance contracts, and if you have both Fire and Security with us, you’ll find there are financial saving.

Time and Energy efficient
We’ll arrange one date and maintain both systems. No more arranging multiple visits on different days, minimising disruption to your site.

MONITORING SOLUTIONS

SS Systems work with several partners to ensure we can offer you a monitoring solution that integrates with your on-site Fire and Security Systems.

Adding or upgrading fire and alarm monitoring to existing systems can make all the difference in the response time to a potential threat. The faster the response to a fire or intruder threat, the less damage is caused to your business.

When considering the high value of manufacturing equipment, on site stock, and the cost of disruption to production, we understand the importance of keeping your fire and security risk to a minimum.

With the assistance of monitoring, you can have peace of mind knowing you’re covered day and night by an experienced team, trained in the event of a potential threat.

How Monitoring Works

• Our Service team will choose the right solution to meet your requirements
• A signal is sent from your premises to a secure alarm receiving centre
• The signal is received and actioned accordingly by:
  • Contacting the emergency services if required
  • Contacting your nominated responder
• The Benefits of 24/7 Fire and Intruder Alarm Monitoring with SS Systems

Added level of protection for both staff and assets

• Protection when sites are unmanned
• 24/7, 365 days a year
• By accredited fire and security trained staff
• Seamless quicker contact with the emergency services
• Rapid response times
• Reduce the risk of unauthorised entry
• Reduced insurance premiums (subject to insurance under writer)

FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT

WE CAN HELP ENSURE YOU ARE COMPLIANT

Fire Risk Assessments are a legal requirement. The high level of expertise required to undertake the assessment and complete the required PAS-79 formatted document is critical to ensure you and your properties are protected.

All our Risk Assessors are minimum BAFE SP205 accredited, with an encyclopaedic knowledge of all aspects of fire safety legislation, so you don’t have to. It is our job to keep your company compliant with the legislation and your team confident in all aspects of fire safety awareness.

The 5 main components of a Fire Safety Risk Assessment (FSRA).

• Identify the fire hazards
• Determine who may be harmed and how
• Evaluate, remove, and reduce the risks
• Record your findings, prepare an emergency plan, and provide training
• Review and update the fire risk assessment regularly

Having an up-to-date fire risk assessment in place and evidence that you have put policies and procedures in place to protect your premises dramatically reduces the risk of fire and proves that you have taken steps to safeguard your staff, students, and visitors.

Our fire risk assessment report comprises of an assessment of all procedures as well as compliance procedures for the following:

• Fire alarm requirements
• Emergency lighting requirements
• Fire extinguisher requirements
• Fire, escape, and safety signage
• Fire alarm requirements
• Emergency lighting requirements
• Fire extinguisher requirements
• Fire, escape, and safety signage

We offer a professional service with tailormade solutions to meet your school’s individual needs, we will provide a detailed Fire Risk Assessments, with clear advice and a follow up plan to assist you in completing any actions uncovered.

FIRE TRAINING

IS YOUR BUSINESS SAFE & COMPLIANT?

Legislation via the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires employers to provide training for all employees in actions to be taken in the event of a fire.

Fire safety training isn’t a choice for your business, the law says YOU MUST PROVIDE IT for all your employees.

Fire safety is a fundamental part of any business and training is the corner stone of implementing any fire safety policy.

Legislation via the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires employers to provide training for all employees in actions to be taken in the event of a fire.

What type of training is available?

Training can range from basic fire safety awareness to the practical use of fire extinguishers and the management of a fire situation with Fire Warden Training.

Fire Warden & Fire Awareness Courses

As a basic guide, you will require at least one warden per 20 people, with at least one warden per floor within the property.

Fire Wardens – play a crucial role in helping to evacuate colleagues safely from a building, which not only saves lives but helps assist fire fighters arriving at the scene.

The actions of informed and well-trained Fire Wardens have been proven to save lives and reduce the risk of damage to a commercial property.

FIRE WARDEN TRAINING INCLUDES:

An introduction to fire
A hard-hitting introduction to fire and how fast moving and devastating it can be.

The chemistry of fire
This unit covers the elements of combustion in the ‘fire triangle,’ types of fuels, products of combustion and how fire spreads.

Classification of fire
We discuss how the types of fires are classified and how this information is important when selecting an extinguisher. We also discuss what valuable information firefighters need to help them tackle a fire effectively when they arrive.

Fire extinguishers and their use
We discuss the types of extinguishers, how to read the labelling and select the correct extinguisher for the fire and how to tackle and extinguish a fire.

Practical fire extinguishing skills
We give every candidate the opportunity to fight a real fire using our fire training rig and a selection of extinguishers.

Fire safety on site
We look at the types of fire protection, systems, and signage on site and how this can help raise the alarm if there’s a fire.

What causes a fire?
We review the specific risks in your workplace including high risk areas and how better housekeeping and vigilance can help stop fires from happening in future.

Fire Warden responsibilities
We will review the duties of your Fire Wardens and a look at how people’s actions during a real fire can create significant risks and hamper an evacuation.

FIRE AWARENESS TRAINING

Fire safety is essential in any environment but legislation via the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 also makes it a legal requirement for employers to provide training for all employees in actions to be taken in the event of a fire.

Our comprehensive and fully compliant Fire Awareness Training course will give you and your staff all the information needed to ensure you understand the combustion process, as well as an awareness of fuels and ignition sources, and will leave attendees knowing exactly what they need to do in the event of a fire.

AWARENESS TRAINING WILL INCLUDE:

An introduction to fire
We deliver a hard-hitting introduction to fire and how fast moving and devastating it can be.

The chemistry of fire
This unit covers the elements of combustion and explains the meaning of the ‘fire triangle’. Attendees will also learn the types of fuels that contribute to a fire, products of combustion and how fire spreads.

Classification of fire
We discuss how the types of fires are classified and how this information is important when selecting an extinguisher. We also discuss what valuable information firefighters need to help them tackle a fire effectively when they arrive.

Fire extinguishers and their use
We discuss the different types of extinguishers, how to quickly read the labelling and select the correct extinguisher for the fire. We also look at the skills of how to tackle and extinguish a fire.

Practical fire extinguishing skills
We understand the importance of physical practice, so during each course we give every candidate the opportunity to fight a real fire using our fire training rig and a selection of fire extinguishers.

FIRE EXTINGUISHER TRAINING

The correct use of a fire extinguisher is an essential skill that helps save people and property from the devastation caused by fire.

Fire Extinguisher Training is designed to complement any training package and enables trainees to get essential hands-on practical experience of using fire extinguishers.

Fire safety is essential in any environment but legislation via the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 also makes it a legal requirement for employers to provide training for all employees in actions to be taken in the event of a fire.

Fire Extinguisher Training will equip you with the knowledge and skills you will need to keep yourself, and your colleagues, safe from the risk of fire.

Your Fire Extinguisher Training will include:

Fire extinguishers and their use
You will look at the different types of fire extinguishers so that you can learn how to quickly read the labelling and select the correct fire extinguisher for each fire and how to tackle and extinguish a fire.

Practical fire extinguishing skills
You will get the opportunity to practice fighting a real-life fire using our fire training rig and a selection of fire extinguishers.

Fire safety on site
You will look at the different types of fire protection, systems, and signage that you may come across on site and how these assists and can be used in helping to fight fires and raise the alarm.

Probable causes of a fire
You will learn the specific risks on site including high risk areas and how better housekeeping and vigilance can help stop fires from happening in future.

Our Fire Risk Assessors, are BAFE SP205 Accredited, providing inclusive and engaging courses that deliver everything you need to keep you, your team, and your business safe and compliant.

Get in touch today to book on a course to ensure you are safe and compliant.
If you would like to find out more about the services we offer, simply leave us your details and one of our friendly team will get in touch.

FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS

CHOOSING THE RIGHT FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

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, property and assets.

We understand that when it comes to fire protection, there is no one solution that fits all.

The vast array of legislation regarding fire alarms can make it difficult to determine how
best to protect your premises and what type of fire alarm system to choose.

We are 3rd party accredited by BAFE, SSAIB, and ISO registered, with over 25 years experience installing and maintaining fire alarm systems across the UK for Commercial business, heritage buildings, schools, local councils and national accounts. You can be assured of excellent technical support and advice, whether you need a brand-new install, upgrade to your existing system or a reliable ongoing maintenance contract.

There are 3 main types of fire alarm system: conventional, addressable, and wireless:

Conventional Fire Alarm
This type divides your premises into broad zones in the event of an alert, the fire alarm panel identifies the zone, but not the precise area most suitable for smaller or lower risk environments.

Addressable Fire Alarm
Each individual device has its own unique electronic address if one activates, the fire alarm panel tells you precise location of the problem most suitable for larger and higher risk environments.

Wireless Fire Alarm
A secure wireless link between the sensors and the fire alarm panel typically works like an addressable system, just without the wires most suitable for premises which don’t want lots of cable due to restricted access for installation and where aesthetics is of importance.

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.

SS Systems also offer a wide range of additional fire protection measures

• Kitchen Suppression
• Fire Suppression
• Fire Extinguishers
• Fire Hydrants
• Aspirating Systems
• AOV Smoke Vents
• Fire Curtains
• Dry/Wet Riser
• Sprinkler
• Fire Doors
• Public Address Systems
• Signage
• Fire alarm monitoring

Contact us for a free on-site visit to discuss how SS Systems can help you implement additional fire protection measures, to reduce risk to your people, property and assets.

INTRUDER ALARM SYSTEMS

SS Systems project team have the expertise to plan, design and install both hardwired and wireless systems to suit your individual requirements in protecting your people, property, and assets.

The level of security you adopt will generally be influenced by your insurance company and your organisation’s approach to risk management.

There is no specific legislation for organisations to follow, which can often make it more difficult to decide what type of intruder protection to install.

An intruder system can be as basic or advanced as you like, ranging from simple sounder systems to those linked through to a remote monitoring service.

They can also be linked to other fire and security systems to provide a more integrated solution.

When thinking about how robust a system to install, consider:

• The value of contents in the building
• The cost of potential disruption if you did have a break in
• The speed at which you need to respond to the intrusion

We specialise in wireless and hybrid systems, where minimal disruption to the building is important, such as heritage projects, industrial and commercial buildings.

We are accredited by the SSAIB to design, install, commission and service all intruder systems.

Our intruder alarm systems use the latest technology movement detectors, magnetic contacts, break-glass / vibration detectors and infra-red beam detectors for flexibility and complete protection. Reliability is essential, that’s why all our systems are installed using a range of control panels and detection devices from leading manufacturers’ that are tried and tested solutions. Installed by our experienced engineers in accordance with the latest British and European Standards EN50131.

Contact us for a free on-site visit to discuss how SS Systems can help you implement an intruder protection system that suits your individual security needs.

CCTV SYSTEMS

Closed-circuit television gives you the ability to watch over your property 24/7, helping to prevent theft, intrusion, and vandalism.

It helps with early identification of criminal activity and a faster response from your security team or the local police.

Protect from theft, intrusion and vandalism
Integrating a CCTV system into to your current security system also offers peace of mind to residents and staff knowing your premises are monitored 24/7 with one of our effective and reliable commercial CCTV systems.

CCTV technology has significantly advanced over recent years allowing us to offer a range of systems to suit your budget, from a simple analogue based Digital Video Recorder to HD Multiple Network IP Camera systems which can be accessed via a mobile device to view live and historic retained video images.

The SS Systems experienced project team offer a full system design proposal specifically for you and your requirements. As a specialist in properties that require minimal disruption to your premises, we can offer a combination (hybrid) of hard-wired and wireless systems that are available, which can integrate with access control, proximity and or biometric readers. Our trained surveyors will advise to give maximum coverage and the best possible protection solution to meet with your scope and budget.

SS Systems follows the CCTV Code of Practice in line with the 1998 Data Protection Act. For more information visit www.ico.gov.uk

ACCESS CONTROL

Whether you need a standalone – offline system, networked access control or a web-based solution, SS Systems can design, install and maintain an Access Control System to suit your requirements.

It helps with early identification of criminal activity and a faster response from your security team or the local police.

Additional security and protection of your people, property and assets
Our systems can be standalone or form an integral part of a security solution when combined with an intruder alarm and CCTV system. Giving you the ability to control the access of staff and visitors in, out and around your premises, monitoring their locations and providing individual user access to areas that require restricted access. Offering a secure, convenient, flexible, and cost-effective way of controlling who has access to your building and when that access is allowed.

All businesses must protect assets and employees whilst allowing people to move freely in the areas that they need. It is common in buildings that are secured by locks and keys for doors to be left unlocked all day. This opens the possibility of opportunist theft and malicious damage.

Installing an access control system means that you will never have to change a lock again. Tokens are issued to allow access through the controlled doors and are easily barred from the system if they are lost or stolen.

Why Choose SS Systems as your Fire and Security Partner?

Over 25 Years’ Experience

We have worked closely and constantly with the country’s most experienced organisations.

Gaining knowledge of the unique challenges faced when installing and maintaining fire and security solutions to preserve and protect historic properties, assets, staff, and their visitors.

For all to cherish, now and in the future, enjoying and contributing to maintaining their access for generations to come.

Highly Approved And Accredited
Across All The Disciplines We Offer

We are proactive in keeping our clients up to date with current legislation and maintaining systems to meet their insurance and organisational requirements within Fire, Intruder, CCTV and Access Control Systems, Fire Fighting Equipment, Emergency Lighting, Fire Risk Assessments and Fire Warden Training.

More details about our disciplines and associated accreditations can be found here.

COMPLETE FIRE SAFETY AND SECURITY SYSTEM SOLUTIONS

We are passionate about our business and customers.

We place all of our expertise on offer to you our customer and are proud of the long-term relationships we have achieved. This has helped establish our values to make us what we are today. Our Team values start with the customer and the engineer, it is our job to support both to go beyond all expectations.

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