Our Expertise
We are proud to work with many leading product manufacturers across all areas of our business and we can service and maintain most equipment, including closed protocol systems. In addition, we can install the majority of products and systems on the market, to suit existing installations and meet your individual requirements. We cover Herts, Beds, Bucks and London, providing expert solutions and bespoke services.
About Us
We're an independent, family-run business
With over 20 years of experience in the fire industry, we are experts at designing, installing and maintaining a wide range of fire systems and solutions. We're passionate about what we do and we offer an unrivalled level of expertise, technical competence and, above all, customer service.
When it comes to choosing the right system we know safety and compliance are key. At the core are the aims of protecting people and property from harm and complying with the law. And you can trust us to deliver a service that meets these requirements, and more.
We use industry-leading products
We take advantage of the latest technology, use reputable manufacturers and give you a choice of ongoing support. As every business is different, we will work with you to provide a system or service contract that is tailored to you.
Our engineers are fully trained and briefed on the required standards
We ensure we meet and surpass the requirements to protect our clients. Our engineers regularly receive refresher training and attend manufacturer training courses to ensure they are always up-to-date with the latest and best practices.
We work in many sectors such as corporate offices, retail, education and even heritage buildings to name a few. No business is too big or too small and we can maintain most types of systems from small, single occupancy premises to large, complex networked systems.
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Our Services
We offer custom built, bespoke solutions for all of your Fire and Life Safety requirements
Complete fire solutions - 24 hours a day
A Fire Alarm System is the most important investment you can make for your business premises. In the unfortunate situation that a fire breaks out it is imperative that quick and accurate detection occurs to ensure minimum damage & disruption.
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires that your fire system must be maintained by a competent person or company at least twice per year. British Standards and BAFE SP203 also recommend that a system is tested and maintained at no longer than six monthly periods, and more in high risk or problem locations.
We offer a comprehensive service, taking care of everything from initial advice through to the planning, installation and maintenance of your alarm system.
- Various types including Conventional, Addressable and Wireless Radio Systems
- 24 hour emergency call out service
- No building or business too small or too large
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Emergencies require emergency illumination
A well-designed, installed and maintained Emergency Lighting system is a key element in every buildings Fire strategy and provides visibility to exit the building in event of a power failure or an emergency.
Emergency escape lighting is designed to illuminate escape routes such as corridors and stairways, as well as the location of fire-fighting equipment such as fire extinguishers, together with security equipment such as key boxes that house emergency keys to exit doors.
We can maintain Emergency Lighting Systems and all of our works are carried out by our highly skilled, friendly team of engineers as per BS5266 recommendations.
- Wide range of fittings available, both LED and decorative units
- Provides illumination of escape routes in event of power failure
- Maintained units that can be incorporated into existing lighting
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Remote Monitoring - There, even when you're not
If your Fire Alarm System activates during normal working hours usually someone in your building contacts the fire brigade. If your Fire Alarm System activates outside of normal working hours, no one does anything.
Remote site monitoring protects your building 24 hours a day, 7 days a week all year round. We utilise the latest and most sophisticated equipment from CSL, AddSecure and Permaconn to keep your home and business safe.
All monitoring contracts also come with an automated service which allows you to place your system on "test", eliminating queue and hold times completely.
- Wide range of applications - Including IP or Dual-Sim Solutions
- Fail-safe operation - Instant notification of alarm and fault signals
- Piece of mind - Always On, always monitored
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An extensive range of services
Whether you manage a small building with domestic smoke detection or a large building with multiple systems we can facilitate your needs. We recognise that many clients would prefer a single company to deal with all of their Fire and Life Safety systems.
We quite often provide integrated maintenance contracts that look after multiple disciplines. We will often carry out multiple inspections during the same visit as this will save time, money and ensures disruption is kept to an absolute minimum.
We're proud to be able to offer a wide-range of services, not limited to, but including the following:
- Air Sampling/Aspirating Systems
- Fire Safety Signage
- Fire Extinguishers/Fire Blankets
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you have a query or enquiry that isn't answered below please contact us
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What is a Fire Alarm System?
A Fire Alarm System is a number of devices that work together to warn the occupants of a building that carbon monoxide, fire and smoke are present and to evacuate immediately. The alarm system will typically combine auditory and visual warnings to bring attention to the emergency.
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What are the different types of Fire Alarm Systems?
Addressable, Conventional, Wireless and Air Sampling. Many fire protection providers have only one system offering, limiting their technical solution options but RD Fire Systems is a true systems house, enabling us to match and offer a system solution from a selection of the leading manufacturers that best meet you own particular needs.
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What is the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005?
Sometimes called the Fire Safety Order (FSO) or the RRO, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order states that any person, who has some level of control of premises, must take reasonable steps to reduce the risk from fire and ensure that everyone who may be on the premises, at the time of the fire, can escape safely.
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What is BS5839 Part 1?
BS-5839 Part 1 is a code of practice set out by the British Standards Institution. It details the guidelines for the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire alarm and fire detection systems in non-domestic premises.
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How often should I test my Fire Alarm System?
You should test your fire alarm once a week at a set time. Before you test you alarm, you must warn people inside the building that this is a regular test and that no evacuation is required. If your system is monitored you must also advise your Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) that you are about to initiate the test so they do not alert the Emergency Services.
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What is the life expectancy of a fire detector?
The standard life span of an optical detector is 10 years though some specific manufacturers suggest an extended life span. However, detectors need calibrating according to their environment and are highly susceptible to degradation based on environmental factors. For example a detector situated within a very dusty environment will require replacement sooner than a detector in a clean environment.
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How many fire drills are required each year by law?
You must perform one fire drill per year to comply with UK law. You must also record the results of the drill to inform your fire safety and evacuation plan.
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Why do I need a minimum of 2 visits per year?
Two visits per year is the recommended minimum to comply with BS-5839 Part 1. During the visit, your engineer will check the detection, sounders, batteries and more.
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How long do fire panel backup batteries last for?
Depending on the location and ambient temperature of the fire panel, you can expect up to 4 years before the backup batteries needs replacing.
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What businesses and organisations need a fire alarm service contract?
Every business, company, firm and organisation requires a fire alarm system by law. For reasons of safety, no one is exempt.
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