Plan compliant fire cover
Drop detectors, call points and sounders onto a building plan (upload your own, or use our sample) to see BS 5839 coverage and live compliance hints — or switch to List mode to type out each room and its devices. We size the panel and installation for you.
Pick a device, then tap the building to place it
How fire detection works with the rest of your system
Your fire detection isn't a standalone box on the wall. It shares the same Ajax app, the same 24/7 monitoring and the same automation as your cameras, alarm and access control, so a single event can trigger the right response everywhere.
Fire alerts in one app
Smoke, heat, multi-sensor and CO fire detectors report into the same Ajax app as your cameras and intruder alarm. You get an instant push notification telling you exactly which device and zone has activated, wherever you are.
Monitored to the ARC
Fire signals are sent over dual-path broadband and 4G to our 24/7 alarm receiving centre, so an activation is acted on day or night even if you can't reach your phone.
Release doors on alarm
Link fire detection to your access control and maglocks drop on activation, so secured doors fail safe and everyone can leave by the nearest exit during an evacuation.
Cross-device scenarios
A fire event can run an automation across the system: turn on lights to aid escape, unlock the route out and flag the camera covering that zone so responders see what's happening.
What good BS 5839 coverage looks like
A fire system only protects you if the right detector is in the right place and people can hear or see the warning in time. These are the principles our BAFE-approved designers follow when planning your coverage.
Right detector for each area
Optical smoke detectors suit escape routes and living areas, while heat detectors belong in kitchens, garages and dusty spaces where smoke types would cause false alarms. Matching the device to the room is the single biggest factor in reliable detection.
Multi-sensors cut false alarms
In rooms where cooking steam, dust or fumes can fool a single sensor, multi-sensor detectors combine smoke and heat readings to confirm a real fire. Fewer false activations means people keep trusting the alarm.
Protect every escape route
Cover halls, landings and corridors so the way out is detected first and people are warned before a route fills with smoke. Under BS 5839 this is the backbone of a life-safety design.
Call points at every exit
Fit manual call points at each final exit and on escape routes so no one is ever more than about 45 m from one. This lets anyone raise the alarm the moment they spot a fire.
Make the warning unmissable
Sounders should reach at least 65 dB(A) where the alarm needs to be heard, and louder still over background noise. Get the audibility right and everyone responds without delay.
Beacons for noisy or quiet needs
Add sounder/beacons in plant rooms, workshops and anywhere ear defenders or loud equipment mask sound, and to support people who are deaf or hard of hearing. A visual flash gives equal access to the warning.
Zone for fast location
Splitting the building across a 2–16 zone panel shows exactly where an alarm started, so you and the fire service reach the source quickly. Clear zoning turns a general alert into a precise location.
Get a BS 5839 fire plan for your property
Book a free survey and our BAFE-approved designers will plan the right detectors, call points and sounders for your building, all monitored in one app.
Frequently asked questions
A compliant installation starts with a survey to design the system to the BS 5839 standard for your premises, covering detector siting, sounder coverage and the correct category for the building. The package typically includes smoke, heat and multi-sensor detectors, manual call points, sounders and a control panel, along with commissioning and certification once it is up and running. Homeview Surveillance handles the full design, installation and ongoing maintenance, and offers a free, no-obligation site survey for domestic enquiries across Essex and Suffolk.
BS 5839 is the British Standard governing the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire detection and alarm systems in buildings. Domestic and commercial premises fall under different parts of the standard, and the required system category depends on the building, its use and your fire risk assessment. As a BAFE and SSAIB approved installer established in 1997, Homeview Surveillance designs systems to the correct category so your alarm meets both the standard and your insurer's or regulator's expectations.
Yes. Fire detection is designed to suit the premises, whether that is a family home, a shop, an office or a larger commercial site. The category and coverage are matched to the building and how it is used, so a small business gets a system that satisfies its fire risk assessment while a homeowner gets appropriate life-safety protection. Homeview Surveillance covers Essex and Suffolk, including Clacton-on-Sea and Colchester, and works nationwide on commercial contracts.
Fire alarm systems can be connected to the 24/7 Alarm Receiving Centre for monitoring, so an alert is acted on day or night rather than relying on someone being on site. BS 5839 also calls for regular servicing, generally on a periodic schedule across the year, to keep the system reliable and compliant. Homeview Surveillance provides maintenance contracts to cover these inspections and keep your certification current.
The first step is a site survey to assess the building, agree the right BS 5839 category and design a system around your needs. Domestic enquiries in Essex and Suffolk get a free, no-obligation survey, and finance is available to help spread the cost. Call Homeview Surveillance on 01255 436150 from the Clacton-on-Sea head office to book a visit or discuss upgrading an existing system.