Protect your people and property with BAFE SP203-1 certified fire alarm installation in Cumbria. Our engineers design, install, commission and maintain compliant systems for businesses across the county from our home in Kendal—backed by regular audits and 60 years of local project experience.
Fire safety is paramount for any business. It’s crucial to keeping your team, customers and suppliers safe. Our fully accredited team design and install bespoke fire alarm systems for businesses across Cumbria and the North West, working closely with you to understand your business’s unique requirements.
Fire poses significant risks to businesses, potentially harming individuals, devastating property, and leading to material and financial losses. Our mission is to minimise these risks by installing top-tier fire alarm systems and comprehensive fire safety measures.
Our fire alarm systems serve as an early warning mechanism, offering crucial time for safe evacuation and enabling prompt action by emergency services. These systems pinpoint the exact location of a fire, minimising response time and aiding in effective fire containment.
Adherence to UK fire alarm regulations is essential. All business premises are mandated to have an appropriate fire detection system. Our fire alarm systems keep businesses fully compliant with these regulations.
Pete Abernethy heads up our fire and security division at Bainbridge. Pete has over 23 years of experience in the fire and security industry, during which he has built up vast amounts of invaluable knowledge. Pete manages a skilled team of engineers dedicated to keeping people and properties safe and secure, with customers at the core of everything the business does.
We are fully certified, insured and approved to BAFE SP203-1
We take pride in our certifications and accreditations, ensuring our clients receive the highest standards of service and reliability. Bainbridge holds full certification, insurance, and approval for BAFE SP203-1 for the Design, Installation, Commissioning, and Maintenance of Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems Scheme. We undergo regular audits for installations and paperwork, maintaining excellence in line with industry standards.
View our full list of accreditations here.
At Bainbridge, our dedication to fire safety extends beyond installation. We provide ongoing support, ensuring your fire alarm systems and safety measures remain optimal and reliable throughout their lifecycle.
We offer bespoke fire alarm systems and fire safety solutions meticulously designed to protect your people and property. Contact us today to discover how our expertise and cutting-edge systems can safeguard your business against fire risks.
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From our base in Kendal, we cover all of the Lake District, Cumbria and the North West of England.
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Yes. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, non-domestic premises must have appropriate fire detection and warning measures based on a Fire Risk Assessment. Bainbridge specifies and installs BS 5839-1 compliant systems tailored to your building category and risk profile.
BS 5839-1:2025 is the current code of practice for the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire detection and fire alarm systems in non-domestic premises. Bainbridge's BAFE SP203-1 registration covers the relevant fire-alarm work modules.
Cost depends on the building size and use, system category, conventional or addressable design, number of devices, cabling, interfaces, access and project phasing. A site survey and agreed specification are needed for a reliable quotation.
Commercial systems require a weekly user test of at least one call point to confirm panel and sounder operation. Professional inspection and servicing by a competent person must also be carried out at least every six months under BS 5839-1.
To begin discussing you fire alarm project, you can call us on 01539 727040, email info@bainbridge-electrical.co.uk or simply fill in the contact form opposite.