BS 8214: 2026 - Fire-resisting and smoke control doors – Practical considerations concerning specification, design and performance in use – Code of practice As of 20th March 2026, the British Standard for fire doors, BS 8214 has been updated. In summary, BS 8214:2026 supersedes BS 8214:2016 and introduces several important changes: Expands coverage from timber [...]
RES complete Cyber Essentials Certification With the threat of cyber attacks ever increasing, RES decided to undertake the UK government-backed Cyber Essentials certification. Cyber Essentials is the minimum standard of cyber security recommended by the Government for organisations of all sizes. The certification process involves an external IT company auditing every aspect of our cybersecurity [...]
RES gain NAPIT Certification RES have gained certification with NAPIT, the government approved scheme for building services. Napit is the "National Association of Professional Inspectors and Testers". NAPIT-certified electricians meet strict professional standards and can self-certify work, saving you time and money. When you use a NAPIT-certified electrician, you're using a professional who has demonstrated [...]
Smoke control and ventilation system routine servicing and repair Routine service of smoke control and ventilation system A customer site in Berkshire consists of eight apartment blocks, with each block’s communal area having either automatic opening vent (AOV) doors opening into a central smoke shaft with an AOV window / dome at the head of [...]
Metal door and access control installationCutting edge security We have installed a cutting edge smart access control system and metal doorset at a business premises in Reading. The existing main entry security consisted of a basic keypad device which was no longer fit for purpose. Access control Access control systems allow you to monitor and [...]
Metal doorset installationsFire exit We have installed a number of metal doorsets around the Thames Valley and South of UK, including schools, village halls and business premises. This metal fire exit doorset was installed by RES and features an internal push bar mechanism compliant to the buildings means of escape. The original wooden door was [...]
RES have consistently provided a competitive, professional and expert service to the Reading School including the recent installation of a Category L1 fire alarm system which has been delivered on time in staged phases. Additionally, RES have implemented a lockdown alert system for us and continue to service our emergency lights and fire extinguishers.
Warren Symonds, Reading School
Stephanie - Local School"Anyone we deal with from RES is fabulous in all fairness. Jon Toomey is also incredible and sorts so many things for us. Must be a very nice company to work for."
RES provided a very quick response when asked for a quotation and their price was extremely competitive.
Energy consultancy
"Our organisation rates RES as highly competent and extremely thorough in all apsects of work carried out."
Plant and Tool Hire Business
"A prompt, efficient and effective service"
Local School in Berkshire
"At Sennen Property Management the safety of all our sites and the residents is paramount which is why we use RES as it gives us the peace of mind that all our fire safety systems are maintained to the highest standards. High quality contractors are key to our business, and with RES we know we use the best in the industry to keep our sites compliant and safe for all our customers"
Sennen Property Management
"RES have provided a cost effective Smoke Control and Ventilation solution, not only regarding the installation but also with the on-going maintenance"
SANDROVE BRAHAMS AND ASSOCIATES LTD
"RES helped us to stay safe whilst the development was underway and then continued to provide excellent service in our new home."
Cary Stubbs, Senior Caretaker, The Wren School
"Thank you and your team for the amazing effort you have all put in to support and guide us in our efforts to stay compliant."
Alan Rumney – Head of Estates – Leighton Park School
"RES have delivered excellent customer service, all engineers visited when planned to, and after sales service is exemplary."
CTS Logistics
"We were extremely happy with the service provided by RES Fire. James Hill was our point of contact and was friendly, professional and efficient. Our options were explained clearly and we are very pleased with the results for our client. We will continue to use RES in future."
A local solicitors firm
"I look forward to contacting you and the rest of the team at RES again soon as it’s great to have as professional a team as yourselves for us to rely on."
Axis Facilities Management
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