Fire alarms, access control and CCTV for offices
Fire alarms, door access, CCTV, intruder alarms and emergency lighting for offices, business centres and multi-tenant buildings.
Fire and security for offices and commercial buildings
Offices need fire and security that staff barely notice day to day but can rely on completely. In shared buildings, everyone needs to know who is responsible for testing, and the alarm needs to show exactly where the problem is.
What makes offices and commercial buildings different
What we usually install
Fire alarms. Addressable systems, often L2 or L3, with clear zones and cause and effect agreed with the landlord and tenants.
Access control. Paxton fob, card or phone access with an audit trail, visitor entry and remote management.
CCTV. Entrances, receptions, car parks and bike stores.
Intruder alarms. Monitored systems with separate areas for different tenants or floors.
Emergency lighting. Escape routes, stairs and open-plan areas, with tests recorded.
Standards and responsibilities
Offices are covered by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. In multi-tenant buildings, the landlord and tenants may each be responsible persons for different areas, so responsibilities for testing and servicing need to be clear and written down.
BS 5839-1:2025 requires every variation from the standard to be recorded in the logbook and a zone plan to be in place. If your offices have been refitted, it is worth checking that detection still matches the layout.
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
Who is responsible for the fire alarm in a shared office building?
Usually the landlord or managing agent for the common system, with tenants responsible for their own areas and staff. Responsibilities should be agreed and recorded.
Do we need to change the fire alarm after an office refit?
Often. New walls, meeting rooms and ceilings can leave areas without detection or sounders. We check the layout against BS 5839-1 and update the system.
Can access control be managed remotely?
Yes. Paxton systems can be managed from a browser or app, so you can add and remove users from anywhere.
Can different tenants have separate intruder alarm areas?
Yes. We set up separate areas so each tenant sets and unsets their own space.
Do you service existing office systems?
Yes. We take over most makes of fire alarm, access control, CCTV and intruder alarm.