Fire alarms in York
Salts Fire and Security provides fire alarm installation and servicing in York, covering Acomb, Fulford, Haxby and the rest of the YO1 and surrounding YO districts area. We travel to York for installations and planned maintenance contracts.
Our fire alarm services in York
- 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 York buildings
York has a very high number of listed buildings and a large hotel, guest house and tourism sector. Fire systems in historic buildings need careful design to protect both people and fabric.
In listed and older buildings we choose detectors and cable routes that protect the building without damaging historic features. Hotels and guest houses need early warning for sleeping guests, so we design for fast detection and clear sounder and beacon coverage. For schools and colleges we design systems around lessons, lockdown and evacuation plans, with clear zones for staff.
Why choose Salts in York
- 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 York
Fire alarms in businesses, schools and shared buildings across York 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. We travel to York for installations and planned maintenance, grouping visits by area to keep costs down.
- Logbook review, including false alarms and faults since the last visit
- Panel, battery and charger tests
- Detector, call point and sounder testing across the year
- A check the system still suits the building after any alterations
- A certificate and a written list of anything that needs attention
We take over most makes of conventional and addressable panel and are a Kentec Installation Partner. See our maintenance contracts and our guide to fire alarm servicing.
Conventional, addressable and wireless systems for York
Smaller York shops and offices often suit a conventional zoned system, while larger and multi-storey buildings need addressable detection that pinpoints the exact device. In occupied or historic buildings a wireless or hybrid system avoids weeks of cabling. Read our wireless vs wired guide and our fire alarm categories guide.
BS 5839-1:2025
The standard changed in April 2025. Every variation must now be recorded, a zone plan is required, smoke detection is recommended in sleeping rooms and residential care needs remote monitoring. We can check any York system against BS 5839-1:2025.
Who we work with in York
York has a very high number of listed buildings and a large hotel, guest house and tourism sector. Fire systems in historic buildings need careful design to protect both people and fabric.
- Listed and heritage buildings
- Hotels, pubs and restaurants
- Schools, academies and colleges
- Shops and town-centre businesses
Areas around York we cover
We cover York across YO1 and surrounding YO districts, including Acomb, Fulford, Haxby, Clifton and Heslington. Nearby, we also provide fire alarm services in Harrogate, Leeds, Wakefield, Otley and Skipton.
Fire alarm installation in York: how it works
- 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 or guests.
- 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.
We plan York visits in advance and group nearby jobs together, so you get a fixed price with no surprise travel costs.
Wireless fire alarms in York
Wireless fire alarms suit York has more listed buildings than almost any city in England, from Georgian townhouses to timber-framed shops inside the city walls, where running cable would damage historic features or disrupt a business that cannot close. Devices talk to the panel by radio, so most installations take a day or two with the building in use. We also fit hybrid wired and wireless systems. Read our wireless vs wired guide.
Fire alarms for York hotels, guest houses and holiday lets
For hotels, guest houses, holiday lets, pubs and restaurants that serve millions of visitors a year, BS 5839-1:2025 now recommends smoke or multi-sensor detection in bedrooms. We position detectors to avoid false alarms from showers and steam, fit sounders loud enough to wake guests, and add visual alarms where needed. See our hotels and hospitality page.
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 Acomb and Fulford?
Yes. Alongside York, we cover Acomb, Fulford, Haxby, Clifton, Heslington and the wider YO1 and surrounding YO districts area.