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Design, installation, servicing and maintenance of fire alarm systems across the North East, delivered by Level 3 FIA-certified engineers and compliant with BS 5839.

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  • IFSM Accredited (No. 8566)
  • Level 4 Diploma Assessor
  • Enhanced DBS Certified
  • 30+ Years' Experience
Fire Alarm Systems

Fire alarm systems that keep you compliant

A working, well-maintained fire alarm is often the difference between a minor incident and a disaster. We design, install, service and maintain fire alarm systems for commercial and domestic premises, giving you reliable early warning and a clear compliance trail.

All fire alarm work is carried out by Level 3 FIA-certified engineers to the relevant British Standards, including BS 5839. Whether you need a brand-new system, a takeover of an existing one, or a servicing contract, we keep your detection reliable and your building compliant. The right level of detection is confirmed by your fire risk assessment.

Vortex engineer installing a fire alarm system
What we do

Our fire alarm services

Everything from first design to long-term maintenance, under one roof.

System design

Category and layout designed around your building, occupancy and risk, to BS 5839.

Installation

Neat, professional installation of conventional, addressable and wireless systems.

Servicing & maintenance

Scheduled servicing to keep your system reliable and your certification current.

Takeovers

We can take over and maintain an existing alarm, whoever originally installed it.

Repairs & fault-finding

Prompt diagnosis and repair to get faulty systems back into full working order.

Certification

Compliant documentation and certificates for your records, insurer and inspections.

Fire alarm control panel installed by vortex
System types

Conventional, addressable or wireless

We work with every common system type and recommend the right one for your premises, balancing coverage, budget and disruption:

  • Conventional systems for smaller premises
  • Addressable systems for larger or complex sites
  • Wireless systems where cabling is difficult
  • Integration with emergency lighting and signage
Why choose Vortex

Fire alarms done by certified engineers

FIA certified engineers

Every fire alarm is designed and installed by Level 3 FIA-certified engineers.

BS 5839 compliant

Systems specified and maintained to the relevant British Standard, including BS 5839.

One team, start to finish

Design, install, service and repair all handled in-house, with no third parties.

30+ years' experience

Decades of fire alarm experience across North East commercial and domestic premises.

Fire Alarm Systems FAQs

Your questions answered

Do I need a fire alarm system?

Most non-domestic premises need some form of fire detection and warning as part of their fire safety measures. Your fire risk assessment will identify the level of detection required, and we can carry out that assessment and specify a compliant system to match.

How often should a fire alarm be serviced?

Fire alarm systems should be serviced regularly, typically at least twice a year for commercial premises, in line with BS 5839. We offer servicing contracts and remind you when a service is due.

Can you take over my existing fire alarm?

Yes. We can take over, service and maintain an existing fire alarm system whoever originally installed it, after an initial inspection to confirm it is fit for purpose.

What is the difference between conventional and addressable systems?

A conventional system divides a building into zones, while an addressable system pinpoints the exact device that has activated. Addressable systems suit larger or more complex buildings, and we will advise which is right for yours.

Are your engineers qualified?

Yes. All fire alarm design, installation and servicing is carried out by Level 3 FIA-certified engineers, and every engineer is enhanced DBS certified.

Areas we cover

Fire Alarm Systems across the North East

Delivering Fire Alarm Systems for businesses and homes throughout Tyne & Wear, Northumberland and County Durham.

Get a fire alarm quote

Talk to our Level 3 FIA-certified engineers about a new fire alarm, a takeover or a servicing contract for your premises.