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This video is based on an KAC Manual Call Point. Other Manual Call Points may vary slightly. We recommend having a qualified Fire Alarm Engineer carry out all routine service and maintenance.

As part of your regular fire safety maintenance, you should visually check your fire extinguishers at least once a month. Contact RES Fire if you need any further help with your fire extinguisher servicing and maintenance.

This video shows you how to visually inspect your fire doors. Contact RES Fire if you need any further help with your fire door servicing and maintenance.

Performing a weekly fire alarm test is essential to ensure your fire detection and alarm system is functioning properly. The guidance to test weekly comes from British Standard BS 5839 which the UK Government recommends should be followed. Watch this video for an overview of how to perform your weekly fire alarm test.

Fire alarm zone plans are an essential tool for emergency response. This video explains why they are essential. A zone plan is a diagram showing how a building is divided into fire detection zones, and is typically located next to the Control and Indicating Equipment. If your premises does not have an accurate and up-to-date fire zone plan this is now classified as a major non-conformity according to BS5839-1:2025

Showcasing our Fire Detection and Alarm Systems – We provide a complete fire alarm system service, from design, to installation and commissioning.

Emergency lighting is an essential part of fire safety legislation and a properly installed and maintained system enables occupants to evacuate a property safe in the event of a power failure in the premises. RES provides an Emergency Lighting maintenance service.

Smoke control and ventilation systems vent smoke out of a building in the event of a fire and are used in residential, commercial, healthcare or educational premises. Natural ventilation systems utilise windows, vents and automatic opening vents (AOVs) and are a primary system used in UK Building Regulations. According to UK Government statistics, the most common identified cause of death from a fire incident is being overcome by gas or smoke.