Fire Alarm Installation & Maintenance in Chelmsford, Essex & London

Fire Alarm Installation, Servicing and Maintenance
Your fire alarm is your first line of defence, so it needs to work every time. Fire First designs, installs and maintains fire alarm systems for businesses and landlords in Chelmsford, Essex and London, all to the relevant British Standard.

Fire alarm installation
We install new systems and upgrade or extend existing ones. Whether you need a small conventional system for a shop or an addressable system for a larger building, we’ll recommend the right solution for your premises and budget.

• Site survey and system design

• Supply and installation of panels, detectors, sounders and call points

• Commissioning and testing

• Handover, user training and certification

Systems are designed and installed in line with BS 5839-1, the code of practice for fire detection and alarm systems in non-domestic premises. 
Fire alarm servicing and maintenance
Regular servicing keeps your system reliable and compliant. BS 5839-1 recommends servicing at intervals of no more than six months, and a logbook should be kept up to date.
Our maintenance visits include:

• Testing of detectors, call points and sounders

• Checking of panel function and fault history

• Battery and power supply checks

• Review of the logbook

• A full service certificate and report
   

Fire alarm repairs and fault finding
Faults, false alarms and panel errors need dealing with promptly. We diagnose and fix problems, and advise on how to reduce repeat false alarms.

Maintenance contracts
Our annual contracts take the admin off your plate:

• Scheduled visits, with reminders sent before they’re due

• Digital certificates and records, kept for you

• Priority callouts for contract customers 

• Fixed annual pricing

Why choose Fire First?

• Electrically qualified engineers

• Clear, honest advice, with no unnecessary upselling

• Fully insured

• Reliable local service across Chelmsford, Essex and London
   

Frequently asked questions

How often should my fire alarm be serviced?
At least every six months for most systems, in line with BS 5839-1.
What is a fire alarm category?

Categories such as L1, L2, L3 or P1 describe how much of a building is covered by detection and what level of protection is provided.
Your fire risk assessment should identify the right one for your premises.

Can you take over maintenance from my current provider?
Yes. We can carry out a survey of your existing system and take it over, whatever the make.

My alarm keeps going off. Can you help?
Yes. We’ll identify the cause and advise on a fix.