Fire Alarm Systems for Residential Developments & Property Management

We regularly work alongside developers, electrical contractors, principal contractors and block management companies to deliver compliant fire alarm systems for new-build and refurbishment projects.

From the earliest stages of a project, we can assist with system design, installation, commissioning and final handover, ensuring the fire alarm installation integrates with the wider building services and is delivered in accordance with the project specification and relevant British Standards.

Following completion, we provide comprehensive handover documentation, certification and Regulation 38 information, helping ensure a smooth transition from construction to occupation.

Installation, Maintenance and Ongoing Support

We offer a complete range of fire alarm services throughout the life of your system, from initial design and installation through to commissioning, planned maintenance and future upgrades.

Whether you require a new fire alarm installation, planned maintenance or alterations to an existing system, we provide a complete range of services throughout the life of the building.

Our experienced engineers carry out routine servicing, fault diagnosis, repairs, system extensions and upgrades while providing clear communication and comprehensive documentation following every visit.

Where work is required within occupied residential buildings, we always aim to minimise disruption to residents while maintaining the highest standards of safety and professionalism.

Fire alarm systems within residential buildings are designed to support the overall fire strategy for the building.

Depending on the building design, this may include a stay-put strategy, where occupants are safe to remain within their flat unless directly affected by fire, or a simultaneous evacuation strategy, where all occupants are required to leave the building when the fire alarm operates.

Our engineers understand the different system requirements associated with these strategies and can provide advice when maintaining, modifying or upgrading existing installations.

We also have experience working with residential buildings designed under earlier guidance, including developments where due to the building being built to older building standards, a Fire Risk Assessment will often determine that a system installed to a different Category, such as those outlined in LACoRS would be the most appropriate.

In modern Stay-Put blocks of flats, the fire detection & alarm system may need to manage complex cause & effect systems, including activation of smoke ventilation, monitoring of sprinkler systems, control of passenger lifts and door locks as well as notifying building management.

Whether maintaining an existing system or implementing changes following refurbishment or updated fire risk assessments, we work to ensure any modifications are appropriate for both the building and its current fire strategy.

Understanding Residential Evacuation Strategies

Multi-Site Management Made Simple

Managing fire alarm servicing across multiple residential developments can quickly become an administrative burden.

Our customer portal provides managing agents and property managers with secure, 24-hour access to service reports, certificates, maintenance records and key documentation for every property within their portfolio. This makes it easier to monitor compliance, retrieve documentation when needed and maintain clear records without searching through emails or paper files.

For Block Management Companies and Estate Managers responsible for multiple sites, the Liberty Systems portal provides a convenient central location for managing fire safety compliance across their entire portfolio.