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Social Housing & Residential

Housing Association Fire & Security

Protecting residents and properties with comprehensive fire and security solutions for housing associations, local authorities, and residential landlords. BS 5839-6 compliant systems with tenant-focused service.

Fire & Security for Social Housing

Housing associations and social landlords have a duty of care to protect their residents with effective fire and security systems. From communal fire alarms in high-rise blocks to door entry systems in sheltered housing, we provide solutions that meet regulatory requirements while respecting residents' homes.

Affinity Fire & Security works with housing associations, local authority housing departments, and private residential landlords across Bristol, Bath, Weston-super-Mare, Taunton, Bridgwater and the wider Somerset and South West region. We understand the specific challenges of the sector, including the need for tenant liaison, the complexities of retrofit installations, and the importance of ongoing compliance with evolving regulations.

Our communal fire alarm systems meet BS 5839-6 requirements for LD1, LD2, and LD3 category protection. We can integrate with warden call and telecare systems in sheltered housing, and our fire door monitoring solutions help you maintain compartmentation and evidence compliance.

We work sensitively with residents throughout installations and maintenance, providing clear communication and minimising disruption to their homes. Our engineers are experienced in working in occupied buildings and understand the importance of respect and professionalism when entering residents' properties.

Understanding your portfolio

Housing-Specific Challenges We Solve

Communal Area Protection

Protecting shared corridors, stairwells, and communal lounges with fire detection and emergency lighting that meets BS 5839-6 requirements.

Tenant Liaison

Working sensitively with residents to minimise disruption during installations and maintenance, with clear communication throughout.

Anti-Social Behaviour

Deterring and evidencing anti-social behaviour in communal areas with effective CCTV and access control solutions.

Secure Entry Systems

Reliable door entry systems for flatted blocks that balance security with ease of use for residents of all abilities.

Fire Door Monitoring

Ensuring fire doors remain closed and functional with monitoring systems that alert to propped-open or damaged doors.

Retrofit Challenges

Upgrading fire and security systems in older buildings with minimal structural work and consideration for existing services.

Meeting regulatory requirements

Housing Compliance & Standards

We ensure all installations meet or exceed the relevant British Standards and regulatory requirements for your sector. Our engineers are fully trained and regularly updated on the latest compliance requirements.

BS 5839-6Fire detection in domestic premises (including communal areas)
BS 5839-1Fire detection and alarm systems for non-domestic communal areas
BS 5266-1Emergency lighting code of practice
RRFSORegulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order compliance
HHSRSHousing Health and Safety Rating System requirements
Building Safety ActNew requirements for high-rise residential buildings

We work with housing association compliance teams, fire risk assessors, and local authority building control to ensure all installations meet current regulatory requirements. Our documentation packages include full compliance certificates and FRA action completion evidence.

Compliance and standards

Featured Project

Case Study

High-Rise Block Fire Safety Upgrade
Housing Association
South East, UK
2024

High-Rise Block Fire Safety Upgrade

Complete fire alarm and emergency lighting upgrade across 12 high-rise residential blocks following Building Safety Act requirements. Tenant liaison programme achieved 98% first-time access rate.

Services Provided:

Fire AlarmsEmergency LightingFire Door Monitoring

12

Blocks

850+

Dwellings

98%

Access Rate

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