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C&M Fire Alarm celebrates SafeContractor approval

Top Safety Accreditation for C&M

C&M Fire Alarms has been awarded accreditation from Alcumus SafeContractor for achieving excellence in health and safety in the workplace. This accreditation marks over 13 years of being a verified member. Who are SafeContractor? Alcumus SafeContractor is a leading accreditation scheme which recognises extremely rigorous standards in health and safety management amongst contractors. It is…

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Helping businesses with fire alarm systems

How we can support your business with a fire alarm

When it comes to fire alarms for your business current regulations, legislation and British Standards can be daunting to understand, but help is at hand. As members of and accredited by various safety organisations, including BAFE and the FIA we are committed to ensuring all our engineers and services are up-to-date and of high quality….

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Addressable fire detection systems

Addressable fire detection systems, a popular approach

One of the most popular and intelligent fire detection systems is an addressable system. Named, as each device, whether alarm or call point on the system has a unique ‘address’ and can be located directly. All the devices are connected to a main panel but by having these ‘addresses’ it can be easier to pinpoint…

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what does it mean to have FIA membership

What does it mean to have an FIA membership?

The Fire Industry Association, or FIA, have over 1,000 company memberships and is the UK’s largest trade association for the fire protection industry. They represent their members who are improving their methods and services through FIA education and training programs. You can spot their logo on all our branding as we are proud to be…

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C&M Fire Alarms and care homea

Why are fire alarms so important in care homes?

Fire alarms save lives, property, and often valuable time, especially in the care home sector where people need extra time to evacuate. People living within care homes are often frail, senior, and vulnerable due to poor health or age and will need assistance when being evacuated Ensure you have the right alarm It is vital…

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Do fire alarms expire and other questions

So, did you know, fire alarms don’t expire, but they do need replacing? It’s a commonly asked question, and as with some other alarms, like carbon monoxide, they do need replacing, as nothing lasts forever. So how often should you replace your fire alarm? Let’s be clear, fire alarm systems and smoke alarms are different….

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Commercial fire alarms

Testing your commercial fire alarms, by who and how often?

As a commercial business or the owner of a commercial building, it is a legal requirement to not only ensure you have a fire alarm system in place but that the systems are checked and tested on a regular basis. Commercial spaces will include: Offices, workspaces, co-working, meeting rooms and conference spaces Retail stores, shopping…

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Fire Alarm specialists

Fire Alarm specialists, ensuring your safety with 50 years of high standards

With over 50 years of experience, C&M Fire Alarms provides fire safety solutions to commercial, industrial and residential businesses across the South East and London.  Our wealth of experience coupled with our great customer service enables us to deliver an effective and responsive service to our clients. C&M Fire Alarms. From our office staff who…

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C&M Fire Alarms are a BAFE registered

Why should I use a BAFE registered fire alarm company?

In an ideal world, any company you used to design, install, service or maintain a fire alarm system would be a qualified one, with professional engineers who understand the relevant safety standards and are comprehensively trained and able to deliver first-class services. However, like many areas of business, not all fire alarm companies are created…

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