Fire and security for warehouses and industrial units
Beam and aspirating fire detection, Grade 3 intruder alarms, perimeter CCTV and access control for warehouses, factories, workshops and distribution sites.
Fire and security for warehouses and industrial units
Warehouses and factories hold high-value stock, plant and machinery, often in large open spaces with high roofs, dust and vehicles moving in and out. Fire and security systems need to work in those conditions and satisfy your insurer.
What makes warehouses and industrial units different
What we usually install
Fire detection. Beam, aspirating or multi-sensor detection to suit the building, often designed to L3 or L2 for life safety combined with P1 or P2 for insurers.
Intruder alarms. Grade 3 systems with anti-masking detectors, shutter and roller door protection and dual-path monitoring.
CCTV. Perimeter, yard and loading bay cameras with number plate capture where needed, viewable remotely.
Access control. Fob and card access for staff areas, offices and stores, with an audit trail.
Fire extinguishers. Matched to the hazards on site, including electrical, flammable liquids and metal fires where relevant.
Standards and responsibilities
Industrial premises are covered by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and, where hazardous substances are stored, the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR). Fire alarms should follow BS 5839-1 and intruder alarms BS EN 50131-1 and PD 6662.
Your insurer’s requirements often decide the fire category and intruder alarm grade. We will look at the policy wording and design the system to match.
How we work
For organisations with several buildings we offer a single maintenance contract covering every site, and we work across Yorkshire, Lancashire and Greater Manchester, the North East and the East Midlands.
Common questions
What fire detection works in a high-bay warehouse?
Optical beam detectors or aspirating smoke detection usually work better than point detectors in high, open spaces. We choose based on the height, layout and conditions.
Do I need a Grade 3 intruder alarm?
Many commercial insurers require Grade 3 for warehouses and industrial units. Check your policy schedule or ask us to review it.
Can you protect roller shutters and yards?
Yes. We fit shutter contacts, external detection and CCTV covering yards and loading bays.
Can you reduce false alarms from dust and fumes?
Yes. We select detection types suited to the environment, such as heat, beam or aspirating detection, and review false alarms at every service.
Do you cover multiple industrial sites?
Yes. We look after sites across Yorkshire, the North West, the North East and the East Midlands on one contract.