BAFE SP203 Modular Scheme for Fire Detection & Alarm Systems

The Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA) encourages Responsible Persons to use only third party certificated companies recognised by United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) for the Design, Installation, Commissioning & Handover, Verification and Maintenance of Fire Detection & Alarm Systems to BS 5839-1.

BAFE (British Approval of Fire Equipment) Accreditation

Third party certification bodies should not be confused with trade associations; they are set up so that no one stakeholder can hold influence.

The two leading UKAS approved third party certification bodies for the fire industry are the NSI and SSAIB.  Both can certify for British Approvals for Fire Equipment (BAFE) SP203 or to the Loss Prevention Council Board (LPCB) LPS1014 standards.  To qualify for accreditation, applying companies must demonstrate the most rigorous and professional working practices in all aspects of its operation.

CIA was one of the first companies nationwide to gain NSI BAFE SP203 accreditation.  All our systems are designed, installed, commissioned and maintained to standards laid down by the Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA).

Why Choose a Company Who is 3rd Party Certified?

The public relies on experts to provide them with the right fire alarm system and equipment to protect property and human life.   Not all fire alarm installers are fully competent but until an incident occurs, no one can know.

However, a company with UKAS third party accreditation is proof that they deliver the best advice and the highest standards.

End users will know that third party certificated companies have met the requirements of the FRS, insurance companies and Building Control’s fire officer, where necessary.

Third party certificated companies also operate a complaints service in the exceptional event that there is a problem.

Another very valid reason for choosing a third party accredited company is that in extremes, if there was a fatality resulting from fire in a commercial property, the responsible person would be able to prove that they had taken every possible measure to protect property and life over and above the British Standard.

CIA Are NSI BAFE 3rd Party Accredited to SP203

CIA has BAFE SP203 accreditation in all four modules of design, installation, commissioning and maintenance which demonstrates that we offer a service and product of the highest integrity.

We cover the counties surrounding Hampshire (Hants), including Berkshire (Berks), Dorset, East Sussex, Surrey, West Sussex, Wiltshire (Wilts), as well as the Isle of Wight.

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  • Mr Lockton – Rowlands Castle, Hampshire

    Prompt service, helpful technicians, no attempt to sell us a ‘modernised’ alarm system.

  • Roger Harvey Berkshire

    Customer service has always been good and a great deal of time and effort was put into sorting out the issues we had with the system when it was first installed.  We always found CIA to be a very reliable company and a company we would be more than happy to recommend.

  • Mr A Dxxxxxx Chichester, West Sussex

    The same technician has serviced our system several times.  He knows us and he knows the system.  Always helpful, friendly, cheerful and professional.

  • Mr A Price, Price Motors Waterlooville, Hampshire

    All people I encountered were a credit to CIA.

  • Bourne IFA Alton, Hampshire

    Your technician provided a first class service and we would have no hesitation in recommending your company.  Excellent. Thank You.

  • Mr D Gxxxxx Cosham, Hampshire

    Friendly, helpful and accommodating.

  • Mr R Cecil Waterlooville, Hampshire

    Appointment change was easy – Engineer was very helpful – Good Service

  • Mr A***** Clanfield, Hampshire

    Local company with a good reputation and we have been very impressed so far – thank you.

  • Mrs Bell Camberley, Surrey

    Had CIA at previous address and were so impressed with the level of service, we had one installed at our new address!

  • Mr A Jarrett Denmead, Hampshire

    Very professional and kept us advised as to what they were doing.

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