Effective security systems are crucial for protecting buildings, assets, and occupants. However, for these systems to function optimally, they must be protected from potential risks such as fire, smoke, or physical damage. When performing security systems remedial works—whether it’s repairing, replacing, or upgrading components—it is essential that the system remains protected by passive fire stopping to ensure its integrity and compliance with fire safety standards.
At Gemini AMPM, we specialise in coordinating security system remedial works with passive fire stopping services. This integration ensures that your security systems are fully functional, while also being protected from potential fire or smoke damage that could compromise the system’s performance.
Security Systems Remedial Works
These are the services required to repair or upgrade a malfunctioning security system, including CCTV, door entry, access control, and intruder alarms. Remedial works can be necessary when systems fail to meet safety standards or after incidents such as wiring damage or component breakdowns.
Passive Fire Stopping
Passive fire stopping involves sealing gaps, cracks, or penetrations in fire-rated walls, floors, or ceilings to prevent the spread of fire and smoke. This includes the sealing of penetrations made for the installation of security systems, such as alarm wiring, CCTV cables, and control panels.
When security system components (such as wiring or detectors) pass through fire-rated walls or ceilings, it’s crucial that these penetrations are sealed with fire-resistant materials to maintain the integrity of the fire barrier. Passive fire stopping ensures that these penetrations remain sealed, providing optimal protection for both the fire safety and security systems in place.
Synergy Between Systems
Both fire alarm and security systems must be protected to ensure they function in the event of a fire. While security systems are designed to prevent unauthorized access, fire stopping ensures these systems remain intact and fully operational by protecting the wiring and sensitive components from fire or heat damage.
Regulatory Compliance
Ensuring that both your security system and fire stopping measures comply with the relevant UK fire safety standards is crucial for building safety and insurance purposes. Any deficiencies in the security system or fire stopping could lead to non-compliance, risking the safety of your building and its occupants.
Minimised System Downtime
During remedial works, integrating fire stopping checks ensures that any risks to the security system’s operational capabilities are promptly addressed. This prevents unnecessary downtime or damage to components, ensuring that your building remains protected at all times.
Building Protection
In the event of a fire, security systems such as CCTV cameras, alarms, and access control systems may be at risk if not adequately protected. By implementing fire stopping measures, you ensure that these systems remain operational and can provide security and monitoring during and after a fire incident.
Our team provides full-service repairs and upgrades for CCTV, door entry systems, intruder alarms, and access control systems. During the process, we inspect and, where necessary, repair any damaged passive fire stopping materials around cables, control panels, or security devices.
Our experts will review your security system installations, ensuring all penetrations made by wiring or components are properly sealed with fire-resistant materials. This ensures the fire stopping integrity is maintained and reduces the risk of fire or smoke spreading through vulnerable areas.
Our integrated approach means that both security system repairs and passive fire stopping services can be carried out simultaneously, saving you time and money while ensuring your building remains fully secure and compliant with fire safety regulations.
Once remedial works are completed, we carry out full system testing for your security systems and ensure that all passive fire stopping materials are intact and compliant with building regulations. We conduct checks to confirm that no gaps exist in the fire stopping around penetrations made by security system wiring.
Expert Integration of Fire Protection and Security
At Gemini AMPM, we understand the critical nature of both security and fire safety. Our team has dual expertise in security systems and passive fire stopping, allowing us to offer seamless, comprehensive solutions for both.
Compliant with UK Regulations
We ensure that all our work follows British Standards (BS 5839 & BS 9999) and other relevant UK fire safety regulations. Our services meet or exceed compliance standards to keep your building, staff, and visitors safe.
Efficient and Comprehensive Service
By combining security systems remedial works and passive fire stopping in one service package, we deliver efficient solutions that address both fire safety and security concerns in one visit.
Long-Term Protection
Our goal is to ensure that your security systems are operational, compliant, and fully protected from fire damage. Our passive fire stopping services provide long-lasting protection, preventing fire and smoke from damaging critical security system components.
National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting (NICEIC)
Certified for electrical works related to security system repairs.
Fire Industry Association (FIA)
Members of the FIA, ensuring we follow best practices for both security systems and fire stopping.
British Standards (BS 5839 & BS 9999)
Adhering to standards for fire alarm systems and passive fire protection.
Building Protection
In the event of a fire, security systems such as CCTV cameras, alarms, and access control systems may be at risk if not adequately protected. By implementing fire stopping measures, you ensure that these systems remain operational and can provide security and monitoring during and after a fire incident.
We offer security system remedial works and fire stopping services across various sectors, including:
At Gemini AMPM, we provide security system remedial works and passive fire stopping services to ensure your security systems remain protected and fully operational. Our expert engineers carry out repairs and upgrades to CCTV, access control, and intruder alarm systems, while also addressing any fire stopping deficiencies. We ensure that all penetrations around wiring and security components are sealed to prevent fire and smoke damage.
Our solutions are compliant with UK fire safety regulations, including BS 5839 and BS 9999, and are available across various sectors to provide long-term protection for your building and assets.
Gemini AMPM holds several industry accreditations that guarantee the quality of our fire alarm installations:
If you need security systems remedial works or passive fire stopping services, Gemini AMPM can provide the integrated solutions you need to ensure your building’s protection systems are both functional and fully compliant. Contact us today to arrange an inspection or consultation.
BS 5839-1:2025 is the latest revision of the British Standard governing fire detection and fire alarm systems fornon-domestic premises in the UK. [...]
