Member Profile – Churches Fire & Security
19th May 2021
Established in 1992, Churches Fire & Security is a nationwide company dedicated to supplying customers with the best fire safety and security solutions.
For over 28 years, Churches Fire & Security has helped businesses across the UK protect their staff, visitors and assets from the risk of fire and theft, and to meet the obligations of The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRFSO). Churches Fire & Security is compliance focused, acting with integrity by doing what is right, not what is easy to ensure that customer’s obligations are fulfilled. Work is continually assessed by independent third-party accreditors to ensure the highest quality of service and maintenance.
Operating nationwide, we specialise in delivering the required fire safety and security measures to a variety of businesses, through a network of highly qualified technicians located across the UK. As well as offering standard services such as fire alarms, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting and fire training, we also service kitchen suppression, dry and wet risers, sprinkler systems, CCTV and intruder alarms.
Fire Risk Assessments
A fire risk assessment is a legal requirement under the RRFSO, detailing the fire risks and safety levels of the building surrounds. This assessment should be carried out and recorded to a suitable standard by a competent person on-site, or by a fire safety services company such as Churches Fire & Security. The three main aims of the assessment are to identify any potential fire risks and hazards, to reduce those risks to a level that is manageable and as low as reasonably possible, and to continually evaluate the precautions needed to be put in place to ensure the safety of those on the premises, and in surrounding building areas.
All of our assessors are members of the Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM) or the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE). This means you can have peace of mind that your organisation is in safe hands – the risk of fire will be correctly identified, minimised and a plan put in place.
The Case for Sprinkler Systems
New measures announced by the Housing Secretary in April 2020 include the mandatory inclusion of sprinkler systems in all new high-risk blocks of flats above 11 metres tall. This step forms part of the building safety reform to better protect residents from fire in their homes. This new measure will go a long way to safeguard occupants in new builds.
Sprinkler systems work in a somewhat simple manner; when exposed to a quantified temperature, an even jet spray of water is released, quickly suppressing a fire. Working independently from each sprinkler head, it is a common misconception that if one head releases, all will follow suit.
Well-maintained sprinkler systems save lives and buildings. Churches Fire & Security are honoured members of the British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association (BAFSA), who actively promote the use of sprinkler systems in buildings throughout the UK.
We operate an in-house specialist projects team, dedicated to the design, installation, and servicing of sprinkler systems for many industries. We are third-party accredited which sees our business processes, technicians and equipment independently assessed to ensure best practices and British Standards are met.
For more information on keeping your business premises safe from fire and theft, get in touch today.
0370 608 4350
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