Fire and Security
Having acquired our Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board (SSAIB) and British Approvals For Fire Equipment (BAFE) qualifications, South West Electrics can legally supply security and fire prevention equipment to our clients, installing and maintaining its presence in both residential and commercial builds.
These accreditations allow our specialist fire and security engineers to install and test both traditional and aspirating fire alarm systems, evaluating which would be most effective on your site before placing them in key areas. This is also true for gas and various other monitoring apparatus; we recommend opening a discussion with one of our engineers about your needs in order for them to identify and supply the equipment that will best ensure the safety of your site.
Additionally, our engineers are qualified to fit various security measures in an insurance policy compliant way. These include CCTV systems and other video-based measures, as well as access control, intruder alarms and door entry precautions. By coupling these with our other services, we can provide a full package electrical service, which are installed in harmony with our safety features in a hassle-free setup.
- Fixed Wiring – fire and security equipment often have specialist wiring to ensure their functionality in extreme environments and circumstances. Testing this wiring is recommended to take place every 5 years, and with our technicians’ familiarity and expertise in such complex systems, you can expect comprehensive, quality inspections of these essential setups.
- Annual Alarm Testing – regular maintenance is vital for ensuring your systems are working optimally. Servicing detects warning devices and communications are in working order, as well as measuring technical supplies such as batteries for operation and efficiency.
- Maintenance, Inspection and Testing – outside of annually necessary testing, South West Electrics technicians are also capable of carrying out spontaneous services when required. Addressing faults and performance issues with low response times, our proficiency in this specialist sector allows for a complete package of installation and maintenance.
- CCTV – qualified to install and maintain such essential systems, our technicians are equipped with specialist equipment to perform internal investigations to identify and amend issues to a high standard at regular intervals.
- Fire Alarms – with years of experience in the setup and maintenance of fire alarms across a variety of sectors, our technicians are familiar installing fire alarms in residential, commercial, industrial, education, aviation and agricultural environments. Installed as new or retrofitted to existing buildings, we can regularly review and maintain these systems to ensure maximum security for your property.
- Door Entry Systems – a broad category of security, these systems are installed to add an extra layer of physical, video and audio measures to a property. South West Electrics are proficient in a range of installations, and will explain the specific benefits of each option to you to help you arrive on the optimal selection for your needs.
- Access Control – a branch of door entry systems, these installations selectively restricts entry through either code or credential. These are commonly installed in luxury properties or industrial business sites, providing another aspect of security to ensure the personnel on your site are approved and controlled by you.
- Intruder Alarms – these systems work to deter intruders from accessing your site. Installations performed by South West Electrics provide reliable detection and coverage for your business or home. Comfortable tailoring installations to a range of contexts with minimal disruption to your site, we deploy industry-leading technology to ensure maximum safety.
- Refuge Alarms – providing means of communication in an emergency, refuge alarms are designed to work in extreme situations and environments. Various risk assessments reveal the necessity of refuge alarms, and our technicians are extremely experienced in establishing these connections across complex sites.