Fire Detection & Alarm Systems
Users & Buyers - Choosing Competent
Contractors to Reduce Your Risk
Effective fire detection and alarm systems are a
key component of fire risk management for any commercial, public or
multi-occupancy premises.
Fire regulations require businesses to be able to provide
evidence that their system is fit for purpose and is designed,
installed, commissioned and maintained in accordance with the
relevant British Standards by a competent contractors.
Fire certificates are no longer issued by the Fire and Rescue
Services. The emphasis is now placed on the
responsible person designated by the owner or
occupier of every relevant property, to conduct a fire risk
assessment.
Where a fire detection and alarm system is required, the onus is
on the responsible person to be able to prove it
is fit for purpose.
The most effective way of achieving this is to contract a third
party certificated contractor such as NSI Fire Gold and Fire Silver
approved companies.
NSI also approves companies involved in the installation of
fixed gaseous suppression systems and the
maintenance of portable fire extinguishers.
NSI is accredited to inspect to the technical requirements of
the BAFE Fire Protection Industry Modular Scheme
SP203 for fire detection and alarm systems and fixed
gaseous suppression systems and SP101 for the
maintenance of portable fire extinguishers.