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Specialist Fire Systems
Dry risers, sprinklers, fire shutters and curtains, serviced by certified specialist partners and managed end to end by Fire Systems Ltd. You get one contract, one point of contact and one set of records, with every visit booked, checked and certified through our own systems.
Some fire safety systems need a dedicated specialist. Fire Systems Ltd uses approved specialist contractors for dry and wet risers, sprinklers and water mist, and fire shutters and fire and smoke curtains.
We manage every visit, every report and every defect ourselves. Our partners use the same handheld devices and the same Infor SyteLine ERP system as our own engineers, so their work is booked, closed and certified in exactly the same way.
You deal with one contractor and get one set of records for your building safety file.
Certified Specialist Partners
Every specialist we use holds third-party certification for the work they carry out. Our sprinkler partners hold LPS 1048 approval as sprinkler contractors. Our riser partners hold BAFE SP105 certification for the servicing and maintenance of dry and wet risers.
Fire shutter and curtain work is carried out to BS 8524-2 and the manufacturer's instructions, by specialists in those products.
Each partner's certificates and insurances are recorded in Mango QMS, which sends automatic reminders before anything expires.
Dry and Wet Risers: Water at Height, Ready When the Fire Service Connects
A dry riser lets firefighters pump water from the street to landing valves on upper floors. Nobody uses it day to day, so faults stay hidden until the moment it is needed. Missing blank caps, seized valves, damaged inlet boxes and pressure loss are the usual problems.
BS 9990 sets the routine: a visual inspection every six months and a full wet pressure test every year. Each visit covers:
Inlet breeching valve, non-return valves, drain valve and air release valve checked and serviced
Every landing valve opened and closed, then left closed, strapped and locked
The system flushed, charged and held under pressure while each joint and valve is checked for leaks
A flow test from the topmost outlet, with gauge readings recorded on the certificate
Washers, blank caps and chains renewed, and cabinets, glazing and locks checked
For wet risers, pump sets, tanks and landing valve pressures serviced to the same standard
If a valve fails on the day, it is taken out of use, padlocked and labelled out of order. You receive a written report of the remedial work, the parts and the cost, and the system is re-tested once the repair is done.
One Contractor, Fewer Gaps
When one contractor manages all of your fire safety systems, the visits can be planned together, which cuts repeat access requests to residents.
Because FS also maintains fire alarms, our own engineers can prove the signals between your alarm and your sprinklers, shutters and curtains on the same visit. Every certificate, photo and defect sits in one place, ready for your building safety file.
Need Specialist Systems Serviced?
Tell us what systems you have and where. We'll confirm the standard each one falls under, how often it needs servicing, and a single price for managing it.
We can also take over systems another contractor has been servicing. We start with a review of the log books and a baseline inspection, so you have an accurate defect list from day one.
Sprinklers and Water Mist: Suppression Kept Serviceable and Documented
A sprinkler system is only as reliable as its water supply, valves and pumps. The heads you see are a small part of it. Residential and domestic systems are maintained to BS 9251. Commercial and industrial systems follow BS EN 12845.
Valves, pipework and heads checked for leaks, damage, paint or obstructions
A flow test at the drain and test valve, or the highest test point, against the design flow
Stop valves, gauges, flow switches and alarm valves checked for correct operation
Pump sets, tanks and standby supplies serviced and run-tested
The spare heads cabinet checked and topped up
The log book updated, with any defects reported with a priority and a quote
A sprinkler activation should show on the fire alarm panel. Because FS maintains fire alarms, our engineers can attend the flow test and prove that interface in the same visit.
We also manage water mist systems, maintained to BS 8458 for residential use and BS 8489 for commercial use, through a specialist water mist contractor on our approved list.
“A sprinkler, shutter or curtain only works if the alarm tells it to.”
That is why FS fire alarm engineers test the link between your alarm and your suppression and barrier systems, to BS 7273-4 where it applies. The specialist system and the alarm are signed off together, so nothing falls between two contractors.
Fire Shutters and Fire and Smoke Curtains: Barriers That Must Drop Every Time
Fire shutters and fire and smoke curtains stay open until a fire signal tells them to close. Then they hold back fire or channel smoke. They rely on batteries, motors, release gear and the fire alarm link working together. Active fire curtains are maintained to BS 8524-2, at least once a year.
Mains isolation and lock-off confirmed safe for maintenance
Batteries load-tested, dated and their connections checked
Each curtain and shutter dropped on a simulated alarm, then reset
Curtain fabric, guides and smoke seals inspected for damage
Shutters checked for manual opening, and self-test and release devices proven
A time-stamped photo of the control panel showing a healthy system at the end of the visit
How We Manage Our Approved Contractors
Every specialist we use goes through the same five stages. Our Contracts and Maintenance Manager owns the process, and the results are recorded in Mango QMS, so we can show you a full history for any partner.
Vet. A pre-qualification questionnaire covering technical capability, capacity, accreditations, ISO 9001, FIA codes of practice, insurance, health and safety record, DBS checks and references. Our directors review every application.
Agree. Before work starts, the partner signs our compliance agreement and agrees a service level agreement with KPIs that mirror your contract.
Induct. Contract-specific induction, RAMS and site access briefings. Partners join our toolbox talks, and a training needs analysis closes any skills gap.
Monitor. Formal audits, announced and unannounced spot checks, site checklists, monthly and quarterly reviews, and an annual performance review. The questionnaire is re-issued to keep records current.
Improve or replace. If a partner falls short, they must produce an improvement plan, which we review weekly for at least three months. If performance doesn't recover, we replace them from our approved list.
We measure every partner on resident and client satisfaction, work completed to programme, response and completion times, quality and accuracy of work and paperwork, and health and safety.
Common Questions
Does FS carry out sprinkler and riser work with its own engineers?
No. This work is delivered by approved specialist contractors who hold the right certification for it: LPS 1048 for sprinklers and BAFE SP105 for risers. FS manages the contract, the quality checks, the reporting and any interface with your fire alarm.
How often should a dry riser be tested?
BS 9990 recommends a visual inspection every six months and a full wet pressure test every twelve months. Wet risers need more frequent checks of their pumps and tanks.
How often do fire and smoke curtains need servicing?
BS 8524-2 sets out the maintenance regime for active fire curtains, with a full service at least once a year. Busy or critical buildings may need more frequent visits.
