Monitored Fire Alarms for Businesses
Fire alarm monitoring connects the alarm system to a monitoring centre so an activation is not dependent solely on somebody being present to hear the alarm. FirePulse includes a monitored alarm as part of the monthly contract.
Who this is for
- Premises that are empty overnight, at weekends or during holidays
- Businesses beside neighbours who would rather not be the ones raising the alarm
- Owners who currently have an alarm that only sounds on site
An alarm that only sounds on site
A sounder is useful when people are in the building. When the premises is closed, an alarm that only sounds locally depends on somebody nearby noticing it and acting.
Most small premises spend more hours closed than open, which is exactly when a fire is least likely to be seen quickly.
How monitoring works on FirePulse
The FirePulse alarm is connected to monitoring rather than simply sounding inside the premises, so an activation is signalled rather than left to be heard.
Monitoring sits on the same monthly contract as the servicing and certification, so there is no separate monitoring supplier or invoice.
What is included
- A monitored fire alarm as part of the FirePulse contract
- Monitoring on the same agreement as servicing and certification
- One supplier and one monthly figure
What we do not claim
- We do not set out a response procedure or a response time on this page. Ask us and ADS Group will confirm exactly what happens on an activation at your premises.
- Monitoring signals an activation. It does not prevent a fire.
How it works
Survey
We confirm the premises and what the system needs. A nominal survey charge applies and is credited against your FirePulse contract if you proceed.
Contract
The monitored system and the monthly figure are agreed in writing.
Installation
Completed in one working day where the approved FirePulse installation applies.
Ongoing
Monitoring continues under the contract alongside servicing and certification.
The work is carried out by ADS Group engineers. ADS Group has been trading since 2003 and holds more than 1,300 active contracts.
Common questions
What does a monitored fire alarm mean?
It means the alarm system is connected to a monitoring centre, so an activation is signalled rather than depending on somebody being present to hear a sounder.
Is monitoring included in FirePulse?
Yes. A monitored alarm is part of the FirePulse monthly contract.
What happens if the alarm activates outside business hours?
The activation is signalled to monitoring rather than left sounding in an empty premises. We will confirm the exact handling for your premises before you sign, rather than describe it loosely here.
Can an existing alarm be monitored?
Sometimes, depending on the system and its condition. The survey will tell you.
Related pages
Fire safety guides
Get your FirePulse price
Tell us about your premises and we will come back with the monthly figure in writing.
A nominal survey charge applies and is credited against your FirePulse contract if you proceed.