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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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Fire Alarm Monitoring | C&M Fire Alarms

Fire Alarm Monitoring from C&M Fire Alarms

Is your business safe from fire? Imagine your business when it is unoccupied, perhaps in the evening, or at a weekend. If a fire should start, who will call the Emergency Services? Perhaps the fire started within a neighbouring business which adjoins yours, and it grows, will anyone know? Did you know a large percentage…

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Fire Alarm PPM in Horsham and South East

Fire Alarm PPM covering Horsham and the South East

Planned Preventative Maintenance, or PPM, is a popular choice for many of our clients. Ensuring your fire alarm system is operating well and service is just as important as having one installed. Setting up PPM with C&M Fire Alarms offers peace of mind and assurance, having time set aside for servicing to take place on…

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