Protect People, Production and High Value Assets Without Slowing the Site Down
Manufacturing fire and security systems have to work around machinery, noise, heat, dust, loading areas, restricted zones and shift changes. We design, install and maintain systems around the real operating environment so safety and security support production rather than becoming another source of disruption.
- Established in 1981
- BAFE accredited
- SSAIB certified
- Fire and security from one team
What fire and security systems does a manufacturing site need?
A manufacturing site usually needs a risk led combination of fire detection and alarm, emergency lighting, firefighting equipment, access control, CCTV, intruder protection and planned maintenance. The exact system should reflect the fire risk assessment, production processes, dangerous substances, noise levels, shift patterns, loading areas, restricted zones and the people using the site.
A factory is not an office with more machinery.
The process itself changes the fire risk, the detector environment and the way people need to receive an alarm.
The process changes the fire risk
Machinery, hot work, packaging, charging areas, flammable substances and combustible dust can all alter what the fire safety system needs to do.
The environment affects detector choice
Dust, steam, heat, fumes, airflow and ceiling height can affect detector selection, siting and maintenance.
People still need to receive the warning
High background noise and hearing protection can make visual alarm devices or other suitable warning methods necessary.
False alarms cost production time
Repeated unwanted alarms interrupt output and weaken confidence, so system design should match the current process environment.
Security needs to follow shift patterns
Employees, contractors, drivers and visitors need different permissions across entrances, yards, stock and restricted areas.
Interfaces need a defined response
Doors, alarm signalling and any agreed building interfaces need to respond exactly as required by the fire and security strategy.
The main duties that shape fire and security decisions in factories and warehouses.
The site remains responsible for its fire risk assessment, process safety, dangerous substances controls and emergency procedures.
Fire Safety Order 2005
The Responsible Person must assess fire risk and provide suitable precautions, warning, escape arrangements, maintenance, emergency procedures and staff information.
Fire risk assessment responsibilitiesFactories and warehouses guidance
Government guidance specifically covers large and small factories, manufacturing warehouses, storage warehouses and factories with warehouses.
Factories and warehouses fire safety guidanceDSEAR 2002
Where dangerous substances can create fire or explosion risks, employers must assess those risks, control or remove them and put suitable emergency arrangements in place.
HSE DSEAR guidanceExplosive atmospheres and hazardous areas
Where explosive atmospheres may occur, hazardous areas need to be classified and equipment must be suitable for the relevant zone. Ordinary fire or security devices should not simply be assumed suitable.
HSE explosive atmosphere guidanceDetection and warning
The fire alarm system should be selected around the building and the process environment, with warning methods that can be received by people working in high noise or PPE intensive areas.
Explore fire alarm systemsSecurity and controlled access
Access control and CCTV should protect people, assets and restricted areas without compromising escape routes or becoming unnecessary worker surveillance.
Explore access controlFire and security systems for manufacturing from one coordinated team.
New installations, upgrades, maintenance and system takeovers can be planned around shifts, production schedules and shutdown windows.
Factory and warehouse fire alarm systems
Commercial fire alarm design, installation, upgrades and maintenance based on the real production environment.
- New fire alarm installation
- Addressable zoning for production and storage areas
- Detector selection for the environment
- Audible and visual warning options
- Fire alarm servicing and fault support
Fire risk assessments, emergency lighting and extinguishers
Fire precautions should support one current assessment of the building, processes, people and relevant hazards.
- Factory and warehouse fire risk assessments
- Emergency lighting testing
- Fire extinguisher supply and servicing
- Remedial action planning
- Maintenance records and certification
Factory access control and door entry
Control staff, contractors and visitors across shifts while keeping restricted production, stock and plant areas protected.
- Shift based staff permissions
- Contractor and visitor access
- Restricted plant and stock areas
- Door entry and intercom
- Fire alarm door release interfaces
Factory CCTV and intruder alarm systems
Protect entrances, yards, loading areas, perimeters and high value assets with evidence quality CCTV and monitored intrusion protection.
- IP CCTV systems
- Network video recorders
- Perimeter and loading area coverage
- Grade appropriate intruder alarm systems
- Monitoring and signalling where required
53 IP cameras across two production sites.
A food manufacturing customer required a large IP CCTV installation across two manufacturing sites. The project included 53 cameras, network video recorders, networked data infrastructure and Power over Ethernet switching, followed by system demonstration and SSAIB certification.
Grade 3 intruder protection with monitored CCTV.
A warehouse customer needed to upgrade an existing Grade 2 alarm because its insurer required a Grade 3 SSAIB certified intruder alarm system with police response. The project also included a 24 camera Hikvision IP CCTV system.
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Can the system still work when the site is at full operating pace?
Shift changes, contractors and production pressures all affect system performance.
Fire and security systems need to remain effective through loading activity, maintenance work, temporary contractors, changing production layouts and busy shift handovers.
The strongest system design starts with how the site actually works, then matches detection, warning, access, CCTV and monitoring to those operating conditions.
Changing provider does not automatically mean replacing serviceable equipment.
We can review supported fire alarms, emergency lighting, access control, CCTV, intruder alarms and signalling installed by another company. The next step can be maintenance, fault correction, a phased upgrade or replacement where the existing system is no longer suitable.
Planned around production, shifts and shutdown windows.
Manufacturing site survey
We review the building, process areas, current systems, loading zones, restricted areas and operating constraints.
Risk led proposal
The scope separates urgent life safety work, security priorities and sensible phased improvements.
Production aware installation
Work is planned around shifts, shutdowns, hot work controls, restricted zones, noise and agreed isolations.
Ongoing maintenance
Testing, servicing, faults and certificates follow one planned schedule with a clear route for support.
Manufacturing fire and security questions.
There is no single specification for every factory. The fire risk assessment, processes, building layout, dangerous substances, noise, ceiling heights and people at risk should determine the fire alarm category, detection coverage, warning method and system interfaces.
Where machinery or hearing protection makes audible warning difficult to receive, the design may need visual alarm devices or another suitable warning method. The final solution should be based on the risk assessment and working environment.
DSEAR covers fire and explosion risks from dangerous substances at work. Where hazardous areas are identified, equipment selection and installation need to follow the site's DSEAR assessment and hazardous area classification.
Yes. CCTV can protect entrances, yards, loading areas, perimeters and agreed production or storage areas where there is a clear purpose and the coverage is proportionate. Access to footage should be controlled.
Yes. Access control can use different permissions, schedules and credentials for staff, contractors and restricted areas, provided controlled escape doors still respond correctly in an emergency.
Yes, where the equipment is supported and suitable. We can inspect the current fire and security systems, records and condition before recommending maintenance, remedial work, a phased upgrade or replacement.
Yes. Work can be phased around shifts, shutdowns, maintenance periods and controlled isolations where the scope allows it, helping reduce unnecessary production disruption.
Tell us what your site needs.
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