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Fire and Security Installations for Commercial Refits in Gloucestershire

Affinity Fire & Security 12 December 2024 6 min read
Fire and Security Installations for Commercial Refits in Gloucestershire - General Maintenance by Affinity Fire & Security

Commercial refurbishments and fit-outs in Gloucestershire present an ideal opportunity to review and upgrade fire and security systems. Whether you are refitting a single office floor or undertaking a complete building refurbishment, integrating fire and security into the project plan ensures compliance, reduces costs, and avoids retrofitting.

Why Refits Are the Right Time

  • Cable routes are accessible during construction — first fix installation is far cheaper than retrofit
  • Building regulations require updated fire safety provisions for significant refurbishments
  • The fire risk assessment must be reviewed when the building use or layout changes
  • Insurance requirements may change with the new use of the premises
  • New tenants may have specific security requirements

Systems to Consider During a Refit

  • Fire detection and alarm to the appropriate BS 5839 category for the new layout
  • Emergency lighting to BS 5266 covering new escape routes
  • CCTV covering new areas and reflecting changed risk profiles
  • Access control for new partition layouts and tenant boundaries
  • Intruder alarms reconfigured for the new floor plan

Working with the Project Team

Affinity Fire & Security integrates with the wider project team — architects, M&E consultants, and main contractors — to ensure fire and security systems are designed and installed as part of the construction programme rather than as an afterthought.

Affinity Fire & Security Refit Services

We provide fire and security design and installation services for commercial refits across Gloucestershire. Contact us early in your project for the best results.

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.

Why Affinity?

Affinity is run by Adam and Jack, a small South West team with over 35 years in fire and security between them. Here is what you can expect when you work with us.

Over 25 years of combined fire and security experience

Run by Adam and Jack — you deal with the owners, not a sales team

Face-to-face surveys and honest advice, never pushy sales

Affordable pricing without cutting corners on compliance

Ask Us to Pop Out and Take a Look

Tell us what you need and one of our local engineers will come out, take a look, and put together a clear written price. No obligation, no pushy sales, and no hidden extras — covering Bristol, Bath, Weston-super-Mare, Taunton, Bridgwater and the wider South West.

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