Fire, CCTV, and access control systems each have their own compliance frameworks. For Wiltshire businesses managing all three, understanding the overlapping and distinct requirements is essential to maintaining a fully compliant premises.
Fire Alarm Compliance
- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- BS 5839-1 for design, installation, and maintenance
- BS 5839-9 for emergency voice communication and disabled refuge systems
- Weekly testing by the responsible person
- Quarterly professional inspections
- Annual comprehensive inspection and certification
CCTV Compliance
- Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR
- Surveillance Camera Code of Practice
- Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)
- Appropriate signage and retention policies
- Subject access request procedures
Access Control Compliance
- Building Regulations Part B (fire safety integration)
- Equality Act 2010 (accessible entry for disabled persons)
- DBS and safeguarding requirements for schools and care homes
- Health and safety requirements for emergency egress
Affinity Fire & Security Compliance Support
We help Wiltshire businesses navigate the compliance requirements for all fire and security systems. Our maintenance contracts include full compliance documentation and reporting.
Talk to a Local Engineer
If you would like honest advice, a clear written quote, or help with compliance paperwork,get in touch with our team. We are a small, experienced South West team, and we look after every customer properly — no pushy sales, no hidden extras, and documentation you can rely on.
