“I cant thank the team enough, they done our full fire alarm system at our large commercial unit, from start to finish everything was perfect, the communication, the times on site and they were always conscious about affecting our work. Thanks again guys”Read more on Google
Fire alarms in WalsallFire alarm installation and servicing for Walsall businesses
If you're responsible for a building in Walsall, the fire alarm is your responsibility too. We're a local team based in Halesowen, and we fit, service and fix commercial fire alarms so you can get on with running your business.
- Free site survey, no obligation
- Our own experienced engineers and apprentices
- Breakdown cover on maintenance contracts
Accredited & approved
★★★★★5.0 from 45 Google reviewsIs your fire alarm quietly becoming a worry?
Walsall has a real mix of buildings: shops and offices in the town centre, older terraces let as HMOs, care homes, schools and colleges, and factories, workshops and warehouses on the industrial estates around the borough. Whatever yours is, these are the problems we're asked to sort most often:
A fault light on the panel that nobody has got round to.
Services that have slipped, with no logbook to show when the last one was.
A building that has been extended, split up or changed use, but an alarm that hasn't.
An installer who has gone quiet or stopped answering the phone.
Left alone, that can mean a difficult chat with your insurer, a fire safety visit you're not ready for, or worse. It shouldn't be hard to put right.
Book your free site survey
Local engineers, a short drive from Walsall
We're SAFE Fire & Security Systems, a BAFE registered and NSI approved fire alarm company on Shelah Road in Halesowen. Walsall is a straightforward drive from our office, and our engineers cover the whole borough.
SAFE was set up by best mates Martin and Adam, engineers who learned the trade at large national companies and wanted to give local businesses a more personal service. The work is led by our own experienced engineers, alongside two apprentices we're training up.
You're welcome to visit our in-house training suite and demo room to see the kit working before you decide anything. Why choose SAFE.
Fire alarm rules for Walsall premises, in plain English
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, almost every non-domestic building needs a suitable way to detect a fire and warn people. The person in control of the building, known as the Responsible Person, has to make sure that happens.
- A system that suits the building, based on your fire risk assessment and designed to BS 5839-1, the British Standard for fire alarms in non-domestic buildings. The current edition was published in 2025. What changed in BS 5839.
- A weekly test of a call point, which you or your staff can do in a couple of minutes.
- A professional service at least every six months by a competent engineer.
- A logbook that records tests, faults, false alarms and services.
In Walsall, West Midlands Fire Service is the enforcing authority and can inspect your premises. If you let an HMO, Walsall Council's licensing team will also want to see that the fire alarm is right for the property and properly maintained. Not sure whether you need one at all? Read do I need a fire alarm?
Sorted in three simple steps

Book your free site survey
Call 0333 224 0247 or fill in the form. An engineer visits your Walsall premises, sees what you need or looks through your service records, and talks you through it.

Get a clear, written plan
A new system, an upgrade, or us taking over what's already there. You'll know exactly what's involved before any work starts.

Relax, it's looked after
We fit or take over, service on time, fix faults and keep your certificates in your customer portal.
Fire alarm services across Walsall
- Fire alarm installation. Wired, wireless or a mix, designed around how your building is actually used. More on our fire alarm installation and servicing.
- Maintenance and servicing. Visits booked in for you, with certificates and logbook entries done on the day.
- Fault finding and repairs. With breakdown cover on maintenance contracts.
- Takeovers. We take on existing systems, whoever fitted them, and give you an honest report on their condition.
- Upgrades. If your building has changed, we'll bring the alarm up to date without ripping out what still works. See the signs your fire alarm needs replacing.
- Everything else in one visit: emergency lighting, fire extinguishers and fire doors, plus intruder alarms and CCTV.
- NICEIC approved electrical work. The same team can handle the electrical side too, from new circuits to testing.

Walsall buildings we look after
HMOs and flats
The right grade of system for the property, with paperwork ready for licensing.
Residential care homes
Reliable detection, careful planning around residents and records ready for inspection.
Schools and academies
Enhanced DBS-checked engineers, with work planned around the school day and done in the school holidays where possible.
Healthcare
Surgeries and clinics where downtime has to be kept to a minimum.
Leisure centres
Large, busy public spaces with clear warning for everyone inside.
Shops and offices
From the high street to retail parks, with a neat finish that suits your space.
Industrial units
Detection that copes with dust, high roofs and shift work.
Something else?
Tell us about your building and we'll tell you what it needs.
Covering the whole of the Walsall borough
From our base in Halesowen we cover every part of the borough, including:
- Walsall town centre
- Bloxwich
- Aldridge
- Brownhills
- Willenhall
- Darlaston
- Pelsall
- Rushall
- Streetly
- Bentley
- Caldmore
- Palfrey
- Pleck
- Shelfield
We also cover Wolverhampton, Dudley, the rest of the Black Country, Birmingham and the wider West Midlands. Not sure if you're in our area? Call 0333 224 0247 and ask.

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BAFE and NSI approval mean independent inspectors check our fire alarm work, which is exactly the proof insurers and fire officers want to see. Read why BAFE and NSI accreditation matters.
What local customers say
“Highly recommend SAFE Fire & Security Systems. We brought them in to manage a complex, four-building site, and the transition has been flawless. The management and office team (Adam, Martin, Donna) are responsive and great to deal with, while the engineers on the ground deliver top-level craftsmanship. What really stands out is their rock-solid knowledge of the newer BS 5839-1:2025 regulations—they don't cut corners and they know exactly what they are doing. A thoroughly professional outfit that is a pleasure to work with”Read more on Google
“Martin came out to look at our fire alarm system and managed to get it working when no one else could. He then proposed a phased upgrade for us which we are implementing. Throughout the process he has been knowledgeable, efficient and friendly. We have taken out a maintenance contract with him. New Life Baptist Church”Read more on Google
Fire alarms in Walsall: your questions answered
Do you cover Walsall?
What is the free site survey?
Who is responsible for the fire alarm in my building?
How often does a commercial fire alarm need servicing?
Can you work in schools?
Can you take over a system another company fitted?
What happens if the alarm faults at night or at the weekend?
Get your Walsall fire alarm sorted
Book your free site survey. Whether you're planning a new system or already have one, we'll talk you through it and see whether we're a good fit to work together. No obligation and no hard sell.
Book your free site surveySAFE Fire & Security Systems Ltd, La Husbands, Shelah Road, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 3PP · Office open Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm. Breakdown cover on maintenance contracts.
