Engineers (Graham & Vinny) testing a fire control panel

Fire and Smoke Alarms, Ventilation Systems

Davenheath-OTS offers a full testing service for fire and smoke alarms, and smoke ventilation systems in residential and commercial developments, including a 24-hour emergency repair service.

Fire alarm systems in broad terms fall into two groups – Conventional Systems and Analogue Addressable Systems.

•     Conventional fire alarm systems have been around for many years and the technology is well proven. These are often used for smaller applications or where budget constraints exist.
•     Analogue addressable fire alarm systems differ from Conventional systems and add more flexibility, intelligence, speed of identification and control. These systems are frequently used for commercial and large residential premises.

Alternative radio based Wire-Free systems provide a number of features making them suitable for many applications. These can provide numerous benefits including:

•     Sensors can be installed quickly without causing damage to internal finishes
•     Disruption caused by installation works are kept to a minimum
•     Fire rated cables are avoided, reducing costs
•     Systems can be removed or upgraded easily giving more flexibility for building owners and users

Wire-Free solutions are suitable for most buildings and provide an attractive alternative to buildings where traditional wired systems are difficult or expensive to install.

Davenheath-OTS provide Conventional, Analogue Addressable and Wire-Free fire systems according to clients' budgets and building needs. Following installation our systems are commissioned and test certificates together with installation drawings/manuals are provided as required.

Fire and Smoke Alarms

Davenheath-OTS carries out comprehensive fire and smoke alarm tests in accordance with the recommendations of BS 5839 part 1 - the British Standard covering all aspects of the design, installation and maintenance of fire alarm systems. This has recently been revised and includes changes that may affect how Clients approach maintenance planning.

We work with our clients to create and carry out regular maintenance programmes - typically at six monthly intervals – but scheduled to match their operational needs and type of building.  Following inspections, Davenheath test record sheets detail the results and any shortcomings; we can also provide quotations for any necessary remedial work and carry these out promptly and efficiently as required.

Our 24-hour emergency repair service gives our Clients added peace of mind should their systems fail, with the reassurance of a prompt and professional repair and restore to service.

Smoke Ventilation Systems

Davenheath-OTS carries out regular testing, maintenance and any necessary repairs to a range of leading natural smoke ventilation systems, designed to activate on detection of smoke and help disperse and remove harmful gases from buildings, particularly in escape corridors and escape stairs.