Fire Security

Comprehensive Fire Safety Solutions for Homes & Businesses Delivered by Accredited Experts

At Highland Alarms, we specialise in providing top-tier fire detection and life safety systems tailored to meet the unique needs of both residential and commercial properties. Our services encompass the design, installation, and maintenance of advanced fire alarm systems, ensuring compliance with UK fire safety regulations and safeguarding lives and property.

Our Fire Services

Services

Fire Alarm Installation

We provide expert installation of conventional, addressable, and wireless fire alarm systems, ensuring comprehensive coverage and early detection tailored to your property's needs.

Smoke Detection & Alarm Integration

We design, supply, install & commission automatic fire detection systems.

We are fully accredited to BAFE SP203.

Emergency Lighting & System Maintenance

Our team designs and installs emergency lighting systems to illuminate escape routes during power failures. We also provide routine servicing and compliance testing to keep all fire systems fully operational and in line with BS 5839 regulations.

Comprehensive Fire Risk Assessments

Protect your premises with our detailed fire risk assessments, identifying potential hazards and delivering tailored recommendations to reduce risk and improve fire safety across your property.

Why Choose Highland Alarms?

Expertise & Experience: With over 20 years in the fire safety industry, our team possesses the knowledge and skills to deliver reliable and compliant fire protection solutions.
Certified Systems: We use only BAFE-certified fire alarm systems from trusted manufacturers, ensuring the highest standards of quality and reliability.
Tailored Solutions: Understanding that each property is unique, we provide customised fire safety solutions that address specific risks and requirements.
Comprehensive Support: From initial consultation to ongoing maintenance, we offer end-to-end services to ensure your fire safety systems are always operational.

Fire Safety Legislation in Scotland

In Scotland, new fire alarm legislation came into effect on 1 February 2022, requiring every home—whether owned or rented—to have interlinked fire and smoke alarms. This was introduced following the Grenfell Tower tragedy, with the goal of improving fire detection and response times in all domestic properties.

What The Law Requires

Under the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987, as amended, the minimum standard for fire alarms in Scottish homes now includes:

One smoke alarm in the room you spend most of the day in (usually the living room)
One smoke alarm in every hallway or landing
One heat alarm in the kitchen
All alarms must be interlinked, so when one goes off, they all go off
Carbon monoxide detectors must also be fitted if there is a fuel-burning appliance (like a boiler, fire, heater, or stove)

Who Is Affected?

This legislation applies to:

Homeowners
Private landlords
Local authority and housing association tenants

Failure to comply could affect home insurance and property resale or rental eligibility.

How Can Highland Alarms Help?

At Highland Alarms, we supply and install Scottish-legislation-compliant, interlinked smoke and heat alarms from trusted manufacturers. Our systems meet the required standards (e.g. BS EN 14604 for smoke alarms and BS 5446-2 for heat alarms), and we can also install carbon monoxide detectors where needed.

We handle everything—from assessment and specification to installation and testing—ensuring your home meets the legal requirements efficiently and affordably.

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to get in touch with our friendly team today.

Fire Detection & Life Safety Systems – FAQs

Get the answers to our most frequently asked questions about protecting homes and businesses across the Highlands and beyond.

Do I legally need a fire alarm system in my home or business in Scotland? Yes. All Scottish homes are required to have interlinked smoke and heat alarms under legislation that came into effect in February 2022. Commercial properties must comply with the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and BS 5839 standards.

What’s the difference between conventional and addressable fire alarm systems? A conventional system divides the building into zones, whereas an addressable system can pinpoint the exact device or location where an alarm was triggered. Addressable systems are ideal for larger or more complex buildings.

How often should fire alarms be tested and maintained? Fire alarms should be tested weekly by the user and serviced at least twice a year by a qualified technician, as recommended in BS 5839.

Can you integrate fire alarms with emergency lighting and other systems? Yes, we can integrate fire alarms with emergency lighting, access control, and monitoring systems to provide a fully coordinated life safety setup.

Contact

Interested in getting cover at a value price or needing information on the new standards? Our business hours are Monday to Friday: 8am-8pm. Get in touch with us today.