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Installation, commissioning and annual service certificates are all provided as signed PDFs and hard-copy for the log book." } } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://alarmcctv.co.uk/services/fire-alarms#webpage", "url": "https://alarmcctv.co.uk/services/fire-alarms", "name": "Fire Alarm Installation & Servicing | AlarmCCTV", "description": "BS 5839-compliant fire alarm installation, servicing and certification for homes, HMOs and businesses across Manchester and the North West.", "speakable": { "@type": "SpeakableSpecification", "cssSelector": [ ".speakable-answer" ] } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://alarmcctv.co.uk/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Services", "item": "https://alarmcctv.co.uk/services" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Fire Alarm Installation", "item": "https://alarmcctv.co.uk/services/fire-alarms" } ] } ] --- [info@alarmcctv.co.uk](mailto:info@alarmcctv.co.uk) [+44 7700 137868](tel:+447700137868)[01457 321102](tel:+441457321102)[07984 637031](tel:+447984637031) Mon–Fri 8–18 · Sat 9–16 · 24/7 Emergency [![AlarmCCTV Alarm & CCTV installation across Manchester and the North West](/assets/logo-ByItdswl.png)](/) [Home](/)[About](/about) Services Service Areas [Our Work](/our-work)[Reviews](/reviews)[Specials](/specials)[Contact](/contact) [+44 7700 137868](tel:+447700137868)[Get Free Quote](/contact) [ £895 fully fitted complete wireless alarm system — includes a FREE video doorbell and 12 months FREE onsite guard alert & response £895 fully fitted complete wireless alarm system — includes a FREE video doorbell and 12 months FREE onsite guard alert & response £895 fully fitted complete wireless alarm system — includes a FREE video doorbell and 12 months FREE onsite guard alert & response £895 fully fitted complete wireless alarm system — includes a FREE video doorbell and 12 months FREE onsite guard alert & response ](/services/wireless-alarms#offer)[ ![Texecom Guardian shield and pin logo](/__l5e/assets-v1/671506d7-a1cf-45dc-b4c7-95dd39c923a8/texecom-guardian-logo.png)New · Texecom Guardian — request a local security guard visit on demand from just £9.50/month (fair usage add-on for SmartCom App customers) — security guard visits from £9.50/mo ](/specials#texecom-guardian) [Services](/services)/ Fire Alarm Installation # Fire Alarm Installation & Servicing. Compliant. Certified. Local. What fire alarm system does a commercial premises need? Most small commercial premises need a BS 5839-compliant system with the category set by a fire risk assessment, typically L2 or L3 for a workplace. Systems must be tested weekly by the responsible person and serviced at least every six months. AlarmCCTV installs, services and certificates commercial fire alarms. BS 5839-compliant fire detection systems designed, installed and maintained for homes, HMOs, offices, retail and industrial sites across the North West — with the paperwork your insurer, landlord and fire officer actually want to see. [Get My Free Quote](/contact)[Call +44 7700 137868](tel:+447700137868) 5,000+ local installs · 40+ years · Same-week visits BS 5839 Design & Installation Grade A–F Domestic & L1–L5 Commercial Annual Servicing & Certification 40+ Years Local Experience Fully Insured Fixed price, itemised ## What's included in a fixed-price quote Items covered by every fixed-price AlarmCCTV quote Included What that means On-site survey Free, before any price is given — never a phone-only quote Equipment Genuine UK-supplied Texecom and HIKVISION, full manufacturer warranty Cabling & containment Routed, clipped and sealed — no taped joints or trailing cable Commissioning Every device walk-tested and signal-tested before handover App setup Configured on your phone, with the automations set up for you Certification Installation and commissioning documents for your insurer Handover training In person, at the panel, with the codes documented Aftercare Same engineer for service and repair, annual servicing from £79 No mid-job add-ons. If something unexpected is found on site, we tell you before we do it. Overview ## The complete picture before you commit. Honest, plain-English explanation no jargon, no hard sell. We want you to understand exactly what we're recommending and why. ### What it is A fire alarm system is a network of smoke, heat and multi-sensor detectors, manual call points, sounders and a control panel that detects the earliest signs of a fire and warns everyone in the building. We design, install and service systems certified to BS 5839-1 (commercial) and BS 5839-6 (domestic and HMO), from single-panel dwelling systems through to fully addressable, zoned commercial installations. ### Who it's for Homeowners upgrading beyond battery-only smokes, landlords meeting HMO and rental licensing rules, letting agents managing multi-property portfolios, and commercial premises — offices, retail, care, hospitality, warehousing — needing a certified system for insurance, licensing or Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 compliance. ### When you need it Before a HMO licence renewal, after a change-of-use, when opening or refitting a commercial premises, when insurers request a certified system, or when an existing system has reached end-of-life. Also after any fire-officer visit that flagged non-compliance — we can retrofit to bring the property up to standard quickly. ### Why professional install matters Non-compliant or DIY fire detection routinely voids insurance, invalidates HMO licences, and — most importantly — fails when it matters. A professionally designed and installed system delivers the right detector in the right place, wired or wireless to spec, with a documented handover certificate the fire officer, insurer and landlord all recognise. What's at stake ## What happens when this gets ignored. ### HMO licence at risk Councils across Greater Manchester routinely refuse or revoke HMO licences where the fire detection isn't certified to BS 5839-6 Grade A or D. ### Insurance void on claim Commercial policies almost always require a maintained, certified fire alarm — no service records, no payout. ### Silent early-stage fires Battery-only smokes miss the slow-smouldering fires that cause most fatalities. Interlinked mains-wired detection changes the outcome. ### End-of-life panels Panels older than 10–15 years frequently fail their annual test. We plan and stage replacements before that happens. Our Process ## A clear, predictable process no guesswork. Four decades of installs has taught us exactly what works. Every customer follows the same well-tested path from first call to long-term aftercare. 1. 1 Step 1 ### Free On-Site Fire Risk Walk We survey every floor, identify the grade required (BS 5839-6 for domestic/HMO or BS 5839-1 L1–L5 for commercial), and confirm the right detector types per room. 2. 2 Step 2 ### Fixed-Price Design & Quote Written, itemised quote within 24 hours — device count, cabling plan, panel spec and certification cost all shown up front. 3. 3 Step 3 ### Compliant Installation Wired or wireless installation to the relevant BS 5839 clause, with cabling in fire-rated grade where required and detectors sited to code. 4. 4 Step 4 ### Commissioning & Certification Full system commissioning, walk-test, user handover and BS 5839 installation & commissioning certificate issued on the day. 5. 5 Step 5 ### Ongoing Servicing 6-monthly or annual service visits (as your grade requires) with signed service certificates for your insurer, licensing team and log book. Benefits ## What you actually get on day one. ### BS 5839 Compliant Every install meets the correct clause of BS 5839-1 or BS 5839-6 for your building type and use. ### HMO & Licensing Ready Grade A/D domestic HMO systems designed to pass Manchester, Salford, Stockport and Tameside licensing inspections first time. ### Wired or Wireless Radio-linked options for occupied properties and listed buildings; fully wired for new-builds and refurbs. ### Certified Handover Pack Installation certificate, commissioning certificate, zone plan and log book — the paperwork insurers and fire officers ask for. ### Servicing You Can Rely On Same engineer, same records, same day-of-year visit — no chasing service certificates when your renewal is due. ### Integrated With Intruder & CCTV Fire signals can escalate through the same ARC as your intruder alarm — one point of contact, one monitored account. In Depth ## Everything you'd want to know about fire alarm installation. Plain-English deep dive into the equipment, methods and decisions that go into a properly engineered install. Prefer to discuss in person? Call [+44 7700 137868](tel:+447700137868) Lyndon usually answers personally. ### Domestic & HMO systems (BS 5839-6) For single dwellings we typically install Grade D2 or D1 interlinked mains-wired detectors with 10-year sealed battery backup, sited per LD2 or LD3 coverage. For HMOs and shared houses we step up to Grade A or Grade D depending on room count and layout — with heat detectors in kitchens, optical smokes on escape routes and dedicated sounders to reach every letting room at 75 dB(A) at the bed head. ### Commercial systems (BS 5839-1) We design and install conventional and fully addressable systems from major UK manufacturers, sized to your L-category (L1 whole-building life safety through to L5 bespoke). Zoned panels, addressable loops, manual call points, sounder-beacons for hearing-impaired occupants, and interfaces to door retainers, AOV vents, lifts and BMS as required. ### Wireless retrofit systems Radio-linked BS 5839 systems (EN 54-25 compliant) are ideal for occupied premises, listed buildings, older HMOs and any property where cable containment would be disruptive or destructive. Battery lives of 5–10 years with supervised low-battery reporting straight to the panel. ### Servicing, log books & certification BS 5839-1 requires 6-monthly servicing for commercial fire alarms; BS 5839-6 recommends annual servicing for domestic and HMO systems. Every service visit produces a dated, signed certificate and updates the on-site log book — the two things fire officers ask for first. ### Integration with your wider security Fire signals from Texecom-panelled systems can share ARC signalling with intruder activations, meaning one monitored account, one keyholder list and one point of contact. CCTV verification of a fire zone helps distinguish genuine incidents from false activations before the fire service is mobilised. FAQ ## Straight answers, no jargon. Question not answered here? Call [+44 7700 137868](tel:+447700137868). Do I legally need a fire alarm in my HMO?+ Yes. Every licensable HMO across Greater Manchester requires a certified BS 5839-6 system — typically Grade A or D depending on size. We design, install and certify to whichever grade your council specifies. How much does a fire alarm system cost?+ Domestic interlinked systems start from around £450 fully fitted. HMO Grade D systems typically run £700–£1,800 depending on room count. Commercial addressable systems are quoted per project after a free site survey. How often does a fire alarm need servicing?+ Commercial BS 5839-1 systems: 6-monthly. Domestic and HMO BS 5839-6 systems: annually. We manage the schedule, book you in and issue signed certificates each visit. Can you take over servicing a system another firm installed?+ Yes — as long as the panel is a mainstream UK make (Advanced, Kentec, C-TEC, Apollo, Hochiki, Texecom, Aico, Ei) we can inherit and service the system. Do you provide the certificates my insurer asks for?+ Yes. Installation, commissioning and annual service certificates are all provided as signed PDFs and hard-copy for the log book. ## Ready to get a clear, no-pressure quote? Free on-site survey. Fixed-price written quote within 24 hours. Same-week installation across the North West. 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