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
Name: Kenilworth Castle
Site Location: Warwickshire
Date: 1571
Listed Structure: LBI
Client: English Heritage
Fire Protection;
Wireless Fire Detection & Fire Alarm System to BS 5839-1 Grade A, Category L1
Name: Boscobel House
Site Location: Stafford
Date: 1632
Listed Structure: LBII*
Client: English Heritage
Fire Protection;
Wireless Fire Detection & Fire Alarm System to BS 5839-1 Grade A, Category L1
Name: Crag Hall
Site Location: Derbyshire
Date: 1815
Listed Structure: LBII
Client: Knowsley Estate
Life Safety Protection;
Wireless Fire Detection & Fire Alarm System to BS 5839-1 Grade A, Category L1
Emergency Lighting to BS 5266
Name: Imperial War Museum
Site Location: Manchester
Date: 2002
Listed Structure: No
Client: IWM North
Fire Protection;
Wired & Wireless Fire Detection & Fire Alarm System [with Aspirating Smoke Detection] to BS 5839-1 Grade A, Category L1
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
The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) believes old buildings have a future.
So do we and that's why we are a
Corperate Supporter.
"If you own a listed building your first port of call should be the Listed Property Owners Club"
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Which is why we are a Gold Supplier.
Supporting and protecting Britain's lived-in Heritage.
We are supporting also as an
Approved Supplier
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