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Professional fire alarm servicing for existing systems
A fire alarm system needs to be tested, maintained and inspected so it can operate correctly when needed.
Argus Fire & Security Ltd provides planned fire alarm maintenance, professional servicing, system testing, fault finding, remedial works and ongoing technical support. Our engineers can support new and existing installations, including systems originally installed by another provider.
This service is suitable for businesses, landlords, facilities managers, managing agents, schools, industrial premises, public sector organisations, residential buildings and multi-site operators that need reliable fire alarm maintenance throughout the year.
- Scheduled fire alarm servicing and preventative maintenance.
- Fault investigation, emergency repairs and false alarm support.
- Existing system takeovers and open protocol system support.
- Logbook, service record and engineer report support.
- Maintenance packages for single sites and multi-site organisations.
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How often should fire alarms be serviced?
For many commercial fire alarm systems, the period between professional service visits should not exceed six months. The correct frequency will depend on the building, the fire risk assessment, the type of system installed, occupancy levels, environmental conditions and previous maintenance history.
Routine weekly testing helps confirm the system activates correctly, but professional servicing provides a deeper inspection of the installation. This includes checking components, identifying faults and confirming that the system remains suitable for the building.
Argus can help businesses, schools, landlords, facilities managers and managing agents put a clear maintenance schedule in place, reducing the risk of missed inspections, unresolved faults and incomplete records.
Fire alarm fault finding and emergency repairs
Fire alarm faults should be investigated promptly. A warning light, persistent fault code, detector issue, failed sounder, power supply fault or repeated false alarm can affect the reliability of the system and should not be ignored.
Argus can provide fire alarm fault finding and repair support for maintained customers and existing systems. Our engineers can identify failed components, check wiring and device performance, review control panel information and advise on any remedial works required.
For urgent situations, Argus also provides a 24-hour call-out service for maintained customers, with national call-out coverage across many areas of the UK.
Common Issues we support
- Fault lights or warning messages on the panel.
- Sounders or manual call points not operating correctly.
- Detector faults, contamination or damage.
- Battery and power supply issues.
- Communication faults on monitored systems.
- Repeated false alarms or unexplained activations.
BAFE and NSI Gold approved fire and security specialists
Argus Fire & Security Ltd is BAFE approved for maintenance of fire detection systems and has full BAFE approval for system design and installation to Part 1 of the standard.
Argus is also an NSI Gold approved fire and security provider. These accreditations give customers confidence that work is carried out by a company operating to recognised industry standards.
As well as fire alarm maintenance, Argus can support wider site protection through CCTV systems, access control, intruder alarms and monitoring services.
Fire Alarm Services Across the North West
Argus Fire and Security Ltd provides fire alarm design, installation, maintenance and monitoring from our Wigan base, supporting businesses, residential properties, managed sites and organisations across the North West and beyond.
Fire Alarm Systems Wigan – Fire Alarms Bolton – Fire Alarms Manchester
Fire Alarms Preston – Fire Alarms Warrington – Fire Alarms St Helens
Fire Alarm Systems Cheshire – Fire Alarm Systems Ormskirk
Fire Alarm Servicing – Frequently Asked Questions
How often should a commercial fire alarm be serviced?
For many commercial fire alarm systems, the recommended period between professional service visits should not exceed six months. The correct schedule depends on the building, occupancy, system type, fire risk assessment and maintenance history.
Can Argus take over an existing fire alarm system?
Yes. Argus can inspect an existing fire alarm system, review records and advise whether it can be maintained, repaired, upgraded or taken over under a new maintenance arrangement.
Do you provide fire alarm fault call-outs?
Yes. Argus can investigate fire alarm faults, warning messages, repeated false alarms, power supply issues, damaged devices and system failures. Urgent support can be handled through the 24-hour call-out route for maintained customers.
What does a fire alarm service include?
A professional fire alarm service should include checks of the control panel, detectors, call points, sounders, batteries, power supplies, fault history, connections, records and system performance.
Do you provide maintenance contracts for multiple sites?
Yes. Argus can support ongoing maintenance for single sites and larger organisations with multiple premises, helping keep servicing schedules, records and fault response organised.
Can maintenance include fire alarm monitoring?
Yes. If the system is monitored or needs monitoring support, Argus can advise on remote monitoring, Alarm Receiving Centre signalling, keyholder response and brigade response where suitable.
Do you offer fire alarm maintenance contracts?
Yes. Argus Fire and Security Ltd provides ongoing fire alarm maintenance contracts to help keep systems reliable, compliant and ready to respond in an emergency. Maintenance can include scheduled servicing, testing, fault investigation, battery checks and advice on any required remedial work.
Are you BAFE and NSI Gold accredited?
Yes. Argus Fire and Security Ltd is BAFE SP203-1 approved for the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire detection systems. We are also NSI Gold accredited for fire alarms, intruder alarms, CCTV systems and access control.
Call us on 0345 2600093 or email us directly at: mail@argusfireandsecurity.co.uk for any enquiries.
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