Third Party Certification for Fire alarm Companies

The Advantages of Third Party Certification for Fire Alarm Companies.

Fire Systems Ltd has invested in becoming a third party accredited fire alarm company. Why?

Why should end users utilise third party certificated fire alarm companies when obtaining contractors for design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire detection and alarm systems?

Will Mason set's out the benefits of doing so and explains the approval process that such companies such as Fire Systems

Ltd went through to acquire third party accreditation.

Some clients of the fire industry will have had a bad experience when having fire protection equipment such as fire alarm systems installed, or will be aware of, problems resulting from contractors who were not up to the job that they were contracted to do. This can result in costly mistakes, which are not always of a financial nature when health and safety are involved.

Contractors may be capable of giving a good “sales pitch”, explain they work to the standards and claim to have many satisfied clients. However, although the quality of work is crucial it's not just the quality of work the clients need to be aware of. It's just as important that the fire alarm company contracted is competently run as a business. It does not matter how well a fire detection and alarm system is installed, for example, if the contractor goes out of business mid-project because the fire alarm company has been badly run. Even if the project has been completed, most clients still want their contractor to be around to sort out any ongoing problems and fulfil essential fire alarm maintenance requirements.

However, how can they prove their competence when installing fire alarms and other live saving equipment? The most credible evidence of a business working to high standards can be provided by fire alarm companies who working to industry-recognised standards, and who then seek third party accreditation.

Fire Systems Ltd has achieved this for the following modules:

Design,
Installation,
Commissioning
Maintenance

Of fire detection and alarm systems through the requirements of the BAFE fire protection industry Modular Scheme SP203.

By using a third party certificated fire alarm company, customers can be reassured that a contractor will perform to a minimum level of acceptable standards. Fire alarm companies that choose the approval route – which is voluntary in the fire protection industry – are those that are genuinely committed to providing quality as they see good customer service and ensuring the job is done correctly. End users can also be reassured that third party certificated companies can help meet the requirements of the fire authorities, Health and Safety bodies and insurance companies where necessary.