Fire alarm installation and maintenance in Bradford
Looking for fire alarm installation and servicing in Bradford? Salts Fire and Security designs, installs and maintains fire alarm systems for businesses and homes across Bradford and Shipley, Idle, Thornton. Our engineers are based in Baildon, so Bradford is part of our everyday working area.
Our fire alarm services in Bradford
- Fire alarm design and installation, conventional and addressable
- Servicing at least every six months, as BS 5839-1 recommends
- Fault finding, repairs and upgrades to existing panels
- Logbooks, certificates and advice on weekly testing
Every system is designed and installed to BS 5839-1 for businesses and BS 5839-6 for homes.
Fire alarms for Bradford buildings
Many Bradford buildings are former mills and warehouses now used as offices, flats and workshops. Older structures like these often need systems designed around thick walls, open floors and changes of use.
For offices and shared buildings we design zones and cause-and-effect so an alarm is quick to locate and false alarms are kept down. In listed and older buildings we choose detectors and cable routes that protect the building without damaging historic features. For schools and colleges we design systems around lessons, lockdown and evacuation plans, with clear zones for staff.
Why choose Salts in Bradford
- All work carried out by our own engineers, from our office in Baildon
- Over 30 years of experience in the fire and security industry
- BAFE and SSAIB registered, and a CHAS accredited contractor
- Paxton Gold Partner, Kentec Installation Partner and Hanwha STEP Silver partner
- Free site survey and a written quote before any work starts
Fire alarm servicing in Bradford
Business fire alarms should be serviced by a competent engineer at least every six months under BS 5839-1, with a weekly call point test by the responsible person. Our office in Baildon is around 15 minutes from Bradford city centre, so we can usually fit service visits around your opening hours.
Every service visit includes:
- A check of the logbook and any false alarms or faults since the last visit
- Panel, battery and charger tests
- Detector, call point and sounder testing, so every device is tested over the year
- A check that the system still suits the building after any alterations
- A service certificate and a written list of anything that needs attention
We take over most makes of conventional and addressable panel, and we are a Kentec Installation Partner. See our maintenance contracts and our guide to how often a fire alarm needs servicing.
Conventional, addressable and wireless fire alarms
Smaller Bradford shops, offices and workshops often suit a conventional (zoned) system. Larger and multi-storey buildings usually need an addressable system that shows exactly which device has activated. In listed buildings, occupied offices and schools, a wireless or hybrid system avoids weeks of cabling and redecoration. Read our comparison of wireless and wired fire alarms.
We design to the right category for your building, from L1 to L5 and P1 or P2, based on your fire risk assessment. Our fire alarm categories guide explains what each one means.
BS 5839-1:2025 and your Bradford building
The fire alarm standard was updated in April 2025. Variations now have to be recorded in the logbook, a zone plan is required, smoke detection is recommended in sleeping rooms and residential care premises need remote monitoring. Existing systems do not have to be replaced, but servicing and any alterations should follow the new edition. We can check your system and paperwork against BS 5839-1:2025.
Landlords and HMOs in Bradford
Bradford has a large number of shared houses, flats above shops and converted mill buildings. Bradford Council licenses HMOs and expects fire alarms that suit the size and layout of the property, with certificates and test records. We install and service Grade D and Grade A systems for landlords and letting agents. See our HMO fire alarm guide and landlord services.
Who we work with in Bradford
- Offices and business centres in the city centre and along the Canal Road corridor
- Factories, warehouses and industrial units
- Schools, academies and colleges
- Care homes and supported living
- Hotels, pubs and restaurants
- Shops, places of worship and community buildings
Areas of Bradford we cover
We cover the whole of the BD postcode area, including the city centre, Manningham, Heaton, Frizinghall, Allerton, Thornton, Clayton, Queensbury, Wibsey, Low Moor, Bierley, Bowling, Laisterdyke, Thornbury, Eccleshill, Idle, Thackley and Wrose. Nearby, we also cover Shipley, Baildon, Bingley, Keighley, Pudsey, Halifax, Brighouse and Leeds.
Fire alarm installation in Bradford: how it works
Every Bradford fire alarm installation follows the same five steps, so you know what is happening and when.
- Free survey. We visit, look at the building and your fire risk assessment, and agree the system category.
- Written design and quote. Device positions, cable routes, cause and effect, and a fixed price.
- Installation. Our own engineers fit the system, planned around your opening hours.
- Commissioning and handover. Every device is tested, the zone plan is fitted and your staff are shown how to use the panel.
- Certificates and maintenance. Design, installation and commissioning certificates, then six-monthly servicing.
Wireless fire alarms in Bradford
Wireless fire alarms are ideal for Bradford’s many Victorian and listed buildings, converted mills, churches and occupied offices, where running cable would mean weeks of disruption or damage to historic features. Devices talk to the panel by radio, so most installations take a day or two with the building still in use. We also fit hybrid systems that combine wired and wireless devices. Read our wireless vs wired guide.
Frequently asked questions
How often should a fire alarm be serviced?
BS 5839-1 recommends that a competent person services a business fire alarm at least every six months, with a weekly call point test by the responsible person.
Can you take over the maintenance of an existing fire alarm?
Yes. We service most makes of panel. We start with a full inspection, report any faults and then keep the system on a planned maintenance visit schedule.
Do you provide fire alarm services in Shipley and Idle?
Yes. Alongside Bradford, we cover Shipley, Idle, Thornton, Queensbury, Eccleshill, Wibsey and the wider BD1 to BD15 area.