Specialist Consultant, Project Management and Installers of bespoke fire detection systems in commercial and residential heritage buildings.
We offer a no compromise approach to protecting life,
period property and possessions.
"...these old buildings do not belong to us only; that they have belonged to our forefathers, and they will belong to our descendants unless we play them false. They are not in any sense our property, to do as we like with. We are only trustees for those that come after us."
Our country is home to some of the most iconic and architecturally significant buildings. We are passionate and care deeply about properties of historic importance.
Our accredited team appreciate the importance of historic buildings and possess the knowledge and experience to overcome any modern day fire engineering challenges they present.
We have aligned our business with specialist products and services perfectly suited to safeguard yesterday's treasures for the next generation.
As “fire is still the greatest single threat to heritage”, our mission is to provide engineered fire protection solutions for the conservation of Heritage buildings
We appreciate the importance of historic buildings and possess the knowledge and experience to overcome the modern-day fire engineering challenges they present
Experienced and accredited in the design of fire detection & life safety systems in the heritage property sector
Proficient in project management of fire detection & alarm installations in historic and buildings of special interest
Specialist installers of bespoke fire detection systems in heritage buildings - BAFE® SP203-1 ID:302544
Experienced and accredited in the design and installation of fire detection & alarm systems, we are able to assist conservation building specialists, architects, consultants and owners of period property, producing installation tender documents related to the specific requirements and needs of a heritage building
Proficient in project management of fire detection & alarm installations in historic and buildings of special interest, for both commercial and residential buildings, we are able to 'third-party' manage projects, through to the witness testing, handover & O&M documentation to the client and end user
Certified with the BAFE® SP203-1 accreditation, we have aligned our business with specialist products to ensure project delivery focuses on product aesthetics, reduced superficial damage to the building fabric and minimising client disruption
We're building something amazing in the Cathedral City of Chester! We have designed and are installing a ground-breaking fire detection system, that will go a long way in protecting the City’s World-famous historic buildings.
Name: Chester Cathedral
Site Location: Chester
Date: 1092
Listed Structure: LBI
Client: Church of England
Project:- Installation
Wireless Fire Detection & Fire Alarm System incorporating Aspirating Smoke Detection to BS 5839-1 Grade A, Category L1
Name: Plas Newydd
Site Location: Anglesey, Wales
Date: 1470
Listed Structure: LBI
Client: National Trust
Project:- Consultancy
Fire Detection & Fire Alarm and Emergency Lighting System upgrade
Name: Ripon Cathedral
Site Location: Yorkshire
Date: 672
Listed Structure: LBI
Client: Church of England
Project:- Installation
Wireless Hybrid Fire Detection & Fire Alarm System incorporating Optical Beam Smoke Detection to BS 5839-1 Grade A, Category L1
Name: Erddig
Site Location: Wrexham
Date: 1684
Listed Structure: LBI
Client: National Trust
Project:- Consultancy
Fire Detection & Fire Alarm System upgrade
Here is our case study of a Kentec wireless fire detection & alarm system installed throughout Chester Cathedral - as part of a larger fire detection & fire alarm installation
Here is our case study of the Fireray One Optical Beam Smoke Detection installed throughout Ripon Cathedral - as part of a larger fire detection & fire alarm installation.
- Chester Cathedral
- Chester
- Church of England
- Wireless Fire Detection and Fire Alarm & Air Sampling Systems
Brad Parker - MIFSM MIFPO GIFireE MInstLM MIET is a qualified electrical engineer with 26 years’ experience in the fire and life safety industry.
He now specialises in providing a fire & life safety service to the heritage sector, with particular interest in buildings of special interest.
Roberta Lye - MCIOB AssocRICS is an experienced Building Estimator and qualified Senior Commercial Construction Manager with more than 21 years’ experience in the Construction Industry.
Working alongside Bradley to specialise in providing fire & life safety services to the heritage sector, with particular interest in historic and buildings of special interest.
t. 0330 124 2910 e. enquiries@charles-thomas.co.uk Bradley m. 07826 480171 e. bradley@charles-thomas.co.uk Roberta m. 07951 742308 e. roberta@charles-thomas.co.uk
SP203-1 has four competency modules:
- System Design
- Installation
- Commissioning/Handover
- Maintenance