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Real fire safety projects completed by Norfolk Fire Group across Norwich, Norfolk — from commercial offices, Industrial units, HMO fire alarm installations to multi-site fire alarm service and maintenance contracts including fire risk assessments & fire door inspection surveys for care homes.

Major Industrial Hub — Full Fire Alarm, Intruder Alarm, CCTV & Gate Automation, Norfolk
Fire Alarm Norfolk· Industrial Hub — Multi-Unit Commercial Development

Major Industrial Hub — Full Fire Alarm, Intruder Alarm, CCTV & Gate Automation, Norfolk

The Challenge

A major new industrial hub development in Norfolk required a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary fire safety and security solution across all units from the ground up. The client needed a single, specialist contractor to take full responsibility for design, supply, installation, commissioning and ongoing maintenance of all fire safety and security systems — ensuring every unit was individually compliant, remotely monitored, and protected from day one of occupation.

Our Solution

Norfolk Fire Group were appointed as the principal fire safety and security contractor for the entire site. We carried out the full system design, supply, installation and commissioning of the following across all units: a fully addressable BS 5839-1:2025 Category L2 fire alarm system using Advanced Go+ addressable panels with Apollo XP95 protocol — providing precise device-level detection and alarm management; a Texecom Grade 3 intruder alarm system for each unit, providing commercial-grade perimeter and internal intrusion protection; remote monitoring for both fire and intruder systems on each unit, ensuring 24/7 professional response capability; CCTV coverage throughout the site, providing comprehensive visual surveillance of all areas; and automated gate systems for controlled site access. All systems were designed, installed and commissioned in accordance with the relevant British Standards.

The Outcome

The entire industrial hub is now protected by fully addressable, remotely monitored fire detection and a Grade 3 intruder alarm system across every unit. CCTV and gate automation provide site-wide security from day one. Norfolk Fire Group will carry out all ongoing maintenance and servicing thereafter, providing the site management with a single point of contact for all fire safety and security compliance. Full commissioning documentation and certification issued for all systems on completion.

Standards Applied

BS 5839-1:2025 Category L2 Addressable Fire AlarmAdvanced Go+ Panels — Apollo XP95 ProtocolTexecom Grade 3 Intruder Alarm System24/7 Remote Monitoring — Fire & IntruderCCTV Installation Throughout SiteGate AutomationOngoing Maintenance Contract
Networked Addressable Fire Alarm System — Lake Lothing Bridge, Lowestoft
Fire Alarm Lowestoft, Suffolk· Bridge Infrastructure — Control Tower & Abutment Building

Networked Addressable Fire Alarm System — Lake Lothing Bridge, Lowestoft

The Challenge

Lake Lothing Bridge in Lowestoft required a fire detection and alarm solution across two physically separate structures — the main control tower and the Abutment building. A standard standalone system could not provide the integrated, site-wide detection and alarm management required for this critical infrastructure project.

Our Solution

Norfolk Fire Group designed, supplied, installed and commissioned a networked addressable fire detection and alarm system across both structures. A fibre network infrastructure was installed to link the control tower and the Abutment building, creating a single integrated detection network. This allowed both systems to communicate in real time, providing centralised alarm management and full device-level monitoring across the entire bridge installation.

The Outcome

Both structures are now protected by a fully integrated, networked addressable fire detection and alarm system. The fibre network ensures seamless communication between the control tower and the Abutment building, providing unified alarm management and event logging across the site. Full commissioning documentation and certification issued on completion.

Standards Applied

BS 5839-1:2025 Networked Addressable Fire DetectionFibre Network InfrastructureControl Tower IntegrationAbutment Building ConnectivityFull Commissioning Certification
Wireless Fire Alarm with Remote Monitoring — Oakleigh House, Norfolk
Fire Alarm Norfolk· Grade II Listed Country House

Wireless Fire Alarm with Remote Monitoring — Oakleigh House, Norfolk

The Challenge

Oakleigh House is a Grade II listed country house in Norfolk used for private functions and events. The building was only protected by basic wireless domestic smoke detectors that needed replacing, and traditional cabling and surface-mounted conduit would have caused unacceptable damage to the historic fabric and interior finishes — making a conventional wired system unsuitable for this heritage property. The client also needed the building to be protected around the clock, including during unoccupied periods between functions and events.

Our Solution

Norfolk Fire Group specified and installed a wireless addressable fire alarm system throughout Oakleigh House. The wireless system eliminated the need for invasive cable runs, preserving the listed character of the building entirely. Wireless detection devices with integrated sounders were installed in all escape routes and all other rooms throughout the house, including bedrooms, ensuring a clear audible warning is given everywhere in the building the moment a fire event is detected. Wireless manual call points were also fitted at all final exits and escape route locations, allowing occupants to raise the alarm manually from anywhere in the building. The entire system reports to a single addressable control panel, and was combined with remote monitoring — covering both any fire events and any faults on the system — so that a professional response is triggered immediately whether the alarm activates or a device goes into fault, giving the house 24/7 protection during events and through unoccupied periods.

The Outcome

Oakleigh House is now protected by a modern, fully compliant wireless addressable fire detection system with remote monitoring for 24/7 protection. The works were completed with no damage to the listed fabric, and full commissioning documentation and certification were issued on completion.

Standards Applied

BS 5839-1:2025BS 9792:2025BS 8674:2025Wireless Addressable SystemComplete Building CoverageRemote Monitoring24/7 Protection
Advanced Go+ Addressable Fire Alarm Replacement — The Morley Agricultural Foundation, Morley, Norfolk
Fire Alarm Morley, Norfolk· Charitable Foundation — Rural Agricultural Meeting & Event Facility

Advanced Go+ Addressable Fire Alarm Replacement — The Morley Agricultural Foundation, Morley, Norfolk

The Challenge

The Morley Agricultural Foundation is a charitable foundation based at a rural site in Morley, Norfolk, hosting meetings, events and agricultural community activities. The site had a faulty Ziton addressable fire alarm system that was no longer providing reliable protection, with recurring device faults and panel issues that could not be economically resolved. The foundation needed a specialist contractor to take on full design responsibility for a replacement system that would bring the premises back into full compliance and provide reliable, future-proof protection for staff, visitors and the wider community using the facility.

Our Solution

Norfolk Fire Group were contracted to replace the faulty Ziton system and selected the Advanced Go+ addressable fire alarm system as the replacement platform. We carried out the full design, installation and commissioning of the new system throughout the building, using the Advanced Go+ addressable panel with Apollo protocol detection to provide precise device-level identification across all areas of the facility. The new system was designed and installed to BS 5839-1:2025, with a tailored cause-and-effect programme and detection zoning matched to the building's use. The faulty Ziton system was decommissioned and removed, and the new Advanced Go+ installation was brought online with minimal disruption to the foundation's activities.

The Outcome

The Morley Agricultural Foundation is now protected by a modern, fully compliant Advanced Go+ addressable fire alarm system, designed, installed and commissioned to BS 5839-1:2025. The project was a great success — the recurring faults and unreliability of the previous Ziton system have been eliminated entirely, and the foundation now has a reliable, future-proof fire detection system protecting staff, visitors and event attendees. Full commissioning documentation and certification were issued on completion, and an ongoing maintenance schedule was set up to keep the system compliant and reliable going forward.

Standards Applied

BS 5839-1:2025 Addressable Fire AlarmAdvanced Go+ Addressable PanelApollo Protocol DetectionFull Design, Installation & CommissioningFaulty Ziton System ReplacementCommissioning Certification Issued
Addressable Fire Alarm & Grade 3 Intruder Alarm — Herne Bay Crematorium
Fire Alarm Herne Bay, Kent· Crematorium — Public Ceremony Facility

Addressable Fire Alarm & Grade 3 Intruder Alarm — Herne Bay Crematorium

The Challenge

Herne Bay Crematorium required a complete fire detection and security upgrade to protect a public ceremony facility that regularly hosts large gatherings, mourners and staff. The building had no compliant addressable fire alarm system in place, and the client needed a bespoke cause-and-effect programme to ensure total protection across the chapel, congregation areas, back-of-house and plant rooms — without false alarms disrupting sensitive services. A Grade 3 networked intruder alarm with remote monitoring was also required to secure the premises outside of service hours.

Our Solution

Norfolk Fire Group took on the full design responsibility and installed a new addressable fire alarm system throughout the crematorium. A complex set of cause and effects was programmed into the system, ensuring total protection across all areas — with detection zoning and alarm routing tailored to the building's use so that any fire event triggers the correct, proportionate response without disrupting services unnecessarily. Alongside the fire alarm, a Grade 3 networked intruder alarm system was installed, providing commercial-grade perimeter and internal intrusion protection in line with BS EN 50131 and PD 6662. Both the fire and intruder systems were integrated with remote monitoring, giving the facility 24/7 professional alarm response and full protection outside of operating hours.

The Outcome

Herne Bay Crematorium is now protected by a fully compliant, addressable fire alarm system with a bespoke cause-and-effect programme tailored to the building, plus a Grade 3 networked intruder alarm — all remotely monitored for 24/7 protection. Full commissioning documentation and certification were issued for both systems on completion, and an ongoing maintenance contract was set up to keep both systems compliant and reliable.

Standards Applied

Addressable Fire Alarm System DesignComplex Cause & Effect ProgrammingGrade 3 Networked Intruder AlarmRemote Monitoring Capabilities
Fire Alarm, CCTV & Intruder Alarm Installation — Greens Facility, Cromer
Fire Alarm Cromer, Norfolk· New Build Commercial Facility

Fire Alarm, CCTV & Intruder Alarm Installation — Greens Facility, Cromer

The Challenge

Greens Facility is a new build commercial facility in Cromer, brought forward as a greenfield development with no existing fire detection, security or CCTV infrastructure in place. The client required a single, specialist contractor to take full design and installation responsibility for three integrated systems — a fully compliant fire alarm, IP networked CCTV and a Grade 3 intruder alarm — all tied together with remote monitoring for 24/7 protection. The project had to be delivered to a fixed handover date aligned with the client's operational launch, with every system individually certified to the relevant British Standard and ready for occupation from day one.

Our Solution

Norfolk Fire Group designed and installed a fully compliant BS 5839-1 addressable Advanced fire alarm system throughout the new facility, using an Advanced addressable panel with Apollo protocol detection to provide precise device-level identification across all operational areas. A cause-and-effect programme was configured to manage alarm routing and minimise false alarms, and a fire alarm zone plan was produced and installed alongside the control panel. Alongside the fire alarm, an IP networked CCTV system was designed and installed throughout the facility, providing comprehensive visual surveillance of all internal and external areas with remote viewing capability. A Grade 3 intruder alarm system was then fitted, delivering commercial-grade perimeter and internal intrusion protection in line with BS EN 50131 and PD 6662. All three systems — fire, CCTV and intruder — were integrated with remote monitoring, ensuring 24/7 professional alarm response and full site protection from the moment the facility went live.

The Outcome

Greens Facility was signed off ahead of the client's launch date with a fully compliant, addressable fire alarm system, IP networked CCTV and a Grade 3 intruder alarm all installed, commissioned and remotely monitored. Full commissioning documentation and certification were issued for every system on completion, giving the client a single, consolidated compliance pack covering fire, security and surveillance. An ongoing maintenance contract was set up to keep all three systems compliant, with Norfolk Fire Group acting as the single point of contact for all fire safety and security servicing going forward.

Standards Applied

BS 5839-1 Addressable Advanced Fire Alarm SystemIP Networked CCTV Throughout the FacilityGrade 3 Intruder Alarm SystemRemote Monitoring for 24/7 Protection
Wireless Addressable Fire Alarm with Remote Monitoring — Edingthorpe Hall, Norfolk
Fire Alarm Edingthorpe, Norfolk· Grade II Listed Country Hall

Wireless Addressable Fire Alarm with Remote Monitoring — Edingthorpe Hall, Norfolk

The Challenge

Edingthorpe Hall is a Grade II listed country house in Norfolk used for private events and holiday lets. The building had an obsolete conventional fire alarm system that no longer provided reliable protection, and traditional cabling and surface conduit would have caused unacceptable damage to the historic fabric and decorative finishes — a common obstacle when upgrading fire safety in heritage properties. The client also needed the building to be protected around the clock, including during unoccupied periods between lets and events.

Our Solution

Norfolk Fire Group installed a new wireless addressable system throughout the hall, eliminating invasive cable runs and preserving the listed character of the building entirely. The wireless addressable system provided complete building coverage across all guest rooms, event spaces, kitchen and plant areas, all reporting to a single addressable control panel. The system was then combined with remote monitoring, giving the hall 24/7 protection with professional alarm response both during events and through unoccupied periods.

The Outcome

Edingthorpe Hall is now protected by a modern, fully compliant wireless addressable fire detection system with complete building coverage, combined with remote monitoring for 24/7 protection. The works were completed with no damage to the listed fabric, and full commissioning documentation and certification were issued on completion.

Standards Applied

Wireless Addressable SystemComplete Building CoverageRemote Monitoring24/7 Protection
Two Loop Addressable Fire Alarm Integration — The Marquis of Layham, Suffolk
Fire Alarm Layham, Suffolk· Historic Pub & Restaurant with Letting Rooms

Two Loop Addressable Fire Alarm Integration — The Marquis of Layham, Suffolk

The Challenge

The Marquis of Layham is a historic pub and restaurant with letting rooms above, operating as a licensed premises with sleeping risk. The building already had a partially installed fire alarm system in place, but it lacked the capacity and coverage to bring the whole premises up to full BS 5839-1 compliance. The client needed a specialist contractor to take on the design responsibility for a larger, fully addressable system and — critically — to integrate the new installation seamlessly with their existing system, rather than ripping out and starting again.

Our Solution

Norfolk Fire Group took on the design responsibility and installed a two loop addressable fire alarm system throughout the premises. The two-loop addressable panel provided the device capacity and zoning flexibility needed to cover the public bar, restaurant, commercial kitchen, cellar, guest letting rooms and escape routes from a single control point. The new system was then integrated with the client's existing system, providing seamless system integration so that the existing and new detection worked together as one unified, compliant fire alarm network rather than two separate systems.

The Outcome

The Marquis of Layham now has a single, fully compliant two loop addressable fire alarm system protecting the entire premises, with the new installation seamlessly integrated with the existing system. Full commissioning documentation and certification were issued on completion, and the client avoided the cost and disruption of replacing serviceable existing equipment.

Standards Applied

Two Loop Addressable Fire Alarm SystemIntegrated with Existing SystemDesign Responsibility UndertakenSeamless System Integration
Wireless Ajax Fire Alarm System with App Control — Fakenham, Norfolk
Fire Alarm Fakenham, Norfolk· Hall

Wireless Ajax Fire Alarm System with App Control — Fakenham, Norfolk

The Challenge

A hall in Fakenham required a modern fire alarm upgrade that would provide EN54-compliant protection without the disruption of traditional cable installation. The end users also required the ability to monitor and control the fire alarm system remotely — something conventional systems cannot offer.

Our Solution

Norfolk Fire Group designed and installed a fully wireless Ajax fire alarm system throughout the hall. The Ajax system is EN54-certified, providing the same level of reliability and compliance as a wired addressable installation — but with no cable runs required. The system was integrated with the Ajax app, giving the building's management team the ability to monitor system status, receive real-time alerts, arm and disarm zones, and review event logs directly from their smartphones. A fire alarm zone plan was produced and installed alongside the control panel.

The Outcome

The hall is now protected by a modern, fully EN54-compliant wireless fire alarm system. The end users have full visibility and control of the system via the Ajax app, with instant push notifications for any alarm or fault events. The installation was completed with minimal disruption and no damage to the building fabric. Full commissioning documentation and certification issued on completion.

Standards Applied

Ajax Wireless System — EN54-2 & EN54-4 CompliantBS 5839-1:2025Remote Monitoring via Ajax AppFire Alarm Zone Plan Issued
Wireless Fire Alarm & Fire Door Upgrade — St Anne's House, King's Lynn
Fire Alarm King's Lynn, Norfolk· Grade II Listed Building

Wireless Fire Alarm & Fire Door Upgrade — St Anne's House, King's Lynn

The Challenge

St Anne's House is a Grade II listed building in King's Lynn, presenting significant challenges for fire detection installation. Traditional cabling and surface-mounted conduit would have caused unacceptable damage to historic fabric and interior finishes — a common obstacle when upgrading fire safety in heritage properties.

Our Solution

Norfolk Fire Group specified and installed a FireCell EMS wireless addressable fire alarm system throughout the building. The wireless technology eliminated the need for invasive cable runs, preserving the listed character of the building entirely. Alongside the fire alarm installation, sympathetic upgrades were carried out to the internal fire doors — fitting intumescent strips, smoke seals, and self-closing devices to bring each door up to current fire resistance standards without compromising the building's historic appearance.

The Outcome

St Anne's House is now fully protected with a modern, compliant wireless addressable fire detection system. The fire doors have been upgraded to provide the required fire resistance, significantly improving compartmentation and life safety throughout the building. The works were completed with no damage to the listed fabric and full certification was issued on completion.

Standards Applied

FireCell EMS Wireless Addressable SystemBS 5839-1:2025BS 8214:2026 Fire Door ComplianceGrade II Listed Building — Heritage-Sensitive Installation
Fire Alarm Norwich, NR1· Commercial Office

Addressable Fire Alarm System — Norwich City Centre Office Building

The Challenge

A four-storey Norwich city centre office building required a full replacement of its obsolete conventional fire alarm system. The existing system had multiple end-of-life panels and repeated false alarm issues causing business disruption.

Our Solution

We designed and installed a fully addressable fire alarm system using Advanced Electronics panels and Hochiki detection devices. The system was designed to BS 5839-1:2025 Category L2, with addressable call points and optical/heat multi-sensor detectors throughout. Cause-and-effect programming was configured to minimise false alarms while maintaining full compliance.

The Outcome

Complete system installation achieved with minimal disruption to occupants. False alarm rate reduced to zero in the first 12 months. Full as-installed drawings, zonal chart, and BS 5839-1:2025 commissioning certificate provided. Ongoing bi-annual maintenance contract taken up.

Standards Applied

BS 5839-1:2025 Category L2Advanced Electronics MxPro 5Hochiki ESP Detection
Fire Alarm Norwich, Norfolk· Restaurant

Fire Alarm Upgrade – Restaurant in Norwich

The Challenge

A busy Norwich restaurant had an outdated fire alarm system that was non-compliant with current regulations, posing a risk to staff and customers in a high-risk catering environment.

Our Solution

We installed a modern addressable fire alarm system with integrated heat detection for the kitchen area and upgraded the control panel, ensuring full compliance while minimising disruption to business operations.

The Outcome

Fully compliant system installed. Better protection in a high-risk kitchen and dining environment. The upgrade was completed with no disruption to the restaurant's daily operations.

Standards Applied

BS 5839-1:2025Addressable system with heat detectionUpgraded control panel
Emergency Lighting King's Lynn, Norfolk· Warehouse

Emergency Lighting Installation – Warehouse, King's Lynn

The Challenge

A King's Lynn warehouse had poor visibility in escape routes and no compliant emergency lighting in place, leaving the premises non-compliant and staff at risk in the event of an evacuation.

Our Solution

We designed and installed a fully compliant emergency lighting system covering all escape routes and key areas throughout the warehouse, ensuring adequate illumination for safe evacuation.

The Outcome

Fully compliant installation to BS 5266-1:2025. All escape routes are now clearly lit and safe for evacuation. Significant improvement in overall workplace safety for all staff on site.

Standards Applied

BS 5266-1:2025BS EN 1838:2024
Fire Risk Assessment Dereham, Norfolk· Commercial Unit

Fire Risk Assessment – Commercial Unit in Dereham

The Challenge

A Dereham business required a full fire risk assessment to achieve compliance, needing a thorough building inspection to identify risks and compliance gaps.

Our Solution

We conducted a full building inspection, identifying all fire safety risks and compliance gaps throughout the premises. A detailed report was produced with clear, actionable recommendations prioritised for the business.

The Outcome

Full compliance report delivered with a clear action plan. The business was able to address identified risks promptly, resulting in improved fire safety standards across the premises.

Standards Applied

PAS 79-1:2020Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
HMO Great Yarmouth, Norfolk· HMO (Multi-occupancy)

Fire Alarm Installation – HMO Property in Great Yarmouth

The Challenge

A Great Yarmouth landlord needed a compliant fire alarm system installed in a multi-occupancy property to meet landlord compliance regulations, with full property coverage and an interlinked alarm system throughout.

Our Solution

We installed a Grade A system with mains-powered detection, linked across all floors to ensure full interlinked coverage throughout the property. Full certification was provided on completion.

The Outcome

Fully compliant HMO fire alarm system in place. Increased tenant safety throughout the property. Landlord has complete peace of mind with full certification documentation.

Standards Applied

BS 5839-6:2019+A1:2020 Grade AMains-powered interlinked detectionFull certification issued
Fire Alarm Norwich, Norfolk· Commercial Office

Fire Alarm Installation – Office in Norwich

The Challenge

We were contacted by a Norwich-based business to replace an outdated and non-compliant fire alarm system. The existing system no longer met BS 5839 standards, had poor coverage in key risk areas, and the business faced the risk of failing a fire inspection.

Our Solution

We designed and installed a fully compliant L2 addressable fire alarm system, including a new fire detection and alarm control panel, smoke and heat detection throughout, and a zone plan, fire safety document box and fire safety logbook issued on completion.

The Outcome

Fully compliant system in place. Improved safety for all staff on the premises. The business passed their subsequent fire inspection without issue.

Standards Applied

BS 5839-1:2025 Category L2Addressable detection throughoutZone plan & commissioning documentation
HMO Norwich, NR3· HMO (7 Bedrooms)

HMO Fire Risk Assessment & Fire Alarm Upgrade — Norwich

The Challenge

A Norwich landlord had recently converted a terraced property into a 7-bedroom HMO. The property had basic battery-operated smoke alarms and no fire risk assessment — the landlord faced an upcoming licence renewal inspection.

Our Solution

We carried out a full fire risk assessment to BS 9792:2025, identifying deficiencies in detection coverage, emergency lighting, fire door compliance, and escape route signage. Following the assessment, we installed a Grade D LD2 interlinked mains-powered fire alarm system and fitted intumescent strips and self-closing devices to all fire doors.

The Outcome

The landlord passed their HMO licence inspection first time. The BS 9792:2025 fire risk assessment report was accepted by the licensing authority without conditions. The property now has a legally compliant fire detection system and documented fire safety management procedures.

Standards Applied

BS 9792:2025BS 5839-6:2019+A1:2020 Grade D LD2Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Fire Risk Assessment North Norfolk Coast· Hotel (32 bedrooms)

Commercial Fire Risk Assessment — Norfolk Hotel

The Challenge

A North Norfolk coastal hotel had not had a fire risk assessment for over 4 years. New ownership required a current PAS 79-1:2020 compliant assessment ahead of the summer season, with particular concerns about sleeping risk, kitchen area hazards, and staff training documentation.

Our Solution

Our IFSM qualified assessor carried out a full PAS 79-1:2020 commercial fire risk assessment covering all areas of the hotel — bedrooms, kitchen, bar, reception, back-of-house storage, and external areas. The assessment identified 12 significant findings, prioritised into immediate, short-term, and longer-term actions.

The Outcome

Full written fire risk assessment report issued within 5 working days. All immediate actions were remediated within 2 weeks with our support. The hotel passed a subsequent Fire Authority inspection with no enforcement action taken.

Standards Applied

PAS 79-1:2020Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005BS 9999:2017
Fire Doors Dereham, Norfolk· Residential Care Home (48 beds)

Fire Door Survey & Remediation — Norfolk Care Home

The Challenge

A mid-Norfolk care home required a full fire door survey following a Fire Authority inspection that identified concerns about fire door maintenance. The building had 57 fire doors of various ages and specifications.

Our Solution

Our UKFDT Approved Inspector carried out a comprehensive fire door survey of all 57 fire doors, producing a photographic inspection report for each door covering gap measurements, intumescent seal condition, self-closer function, glazing, signage, and overall compliance rating. 14 doors required immediate remediation, 9 required scheduled replacement.

The Outcome

Full photographic inspection report delivered within 5 working days. Remediation work completed within 3 weeks. A follow-up re-inspection confirmed all doors now compliant. The care home was able to demonstrate compliance to the Fire Authority at their follow-up visit.

Standards Applied

BS 8214:2026BS EN 1634-1Building Safety Act 2022
Emergency Lighting Norwich, NR2· Restaurant (80 covers)

Emergency Lighting Installation — Norwich Restaurant

The Challenge

A newly opened Norwich restaurant had been identified during their fire risk assessment as having inadequate emergency lighting along escape routes and at the rear exit. The existing fittings were non-maintained and not providing sufficient illumination across the full width of escape routes as required by BS EN 1838:2024.

Our Solution

We designed a risk-based emergency lighting scheme to BS 5266-1:2025, mapping all escape routes and identifying the required lux levels and fitting positions. We installed maintained LED emergency bulkheads and illuminated exit signs, connected to the mains supply with individual 3-hour battery backup. A test key switch was installed for staff monthly flick tests.

The Outcome

Full BS 5266-1:2025 installation certificate issued. The restaurant passed their follow-up fire risk assessment without any emergency lighting findings. Monthly test log set up for staff. Annual full-duration test booked.

Standards Applied

BS 5266-1:2025BS EN 1838:2024BS EN 50172:2024
Maintenance Multiple sites across Norfolk· Retail & Office Portfolio

Multi-Site Fire Alarm Maintenance Contract — Norfolk

The Challenge

A Norfolk property management company with 8 commercial properties across the county had multiple different fire alarm maintenance contractors — leading to inconsistent service quality, poor documentation, and difficulty managing compliance records.

Our Solution

We consolidated all 8 sites onto a single structured maintenance contract, carrying out initial condition surveys on each system, updating zone charts and as-installed drawings, and establishing a standardised bi-annual service schedule. All sites were brought into BS 5839-1:2025 compliance with battery replacement schedules documented.

The Outcome

All 8 sites now on a single coordinated maintenance schedule. Annual compliance summary report provided covering all sites. One point of contact for all fire alarm matters. Significant improvement in documentation and compliance across the portfolio.

Standards Applied

BS 5839-1:2025Multi-brand panel servicingCompliance documentation

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