Fire Protection for Office Buildings

Fire Protection for Serviced Office Buildings

Serviced office buildings bring together multiple businesses under one roof, offering flexible space and shared facilities. But with that flexibility comes complexity — especially when it comes to fire safety. At Spectrum Fire Protection, we provide tailored fire protection solutions for serviced offices, coworking spaces, and multi-tenanted commercial properties, ensuring the safety of all occupants and full compliance with UK fire regulations.

The Challenge of Shared Occupancy

Unlike single-use premises, serviced offices often contain a mix of tenants with varying operational needs and working hours. Shared corridors, lobbies, stairwells, and building systems mean that fire protection must be cohesive, consistent, and managed centrally. Meanwhile, fire detection and evacuation procedures must be clear and coordinated across all units.

Whether you're the landlord, facilities manager, or a tenant seeking assurance, Spectrum Fire Protection has the knowledge and experience to help create a safer, legally compliant office environment.

Our Fire Protection Services for Office Buildings

We offer a complete range of services to suit both new developments and existing serviced buildings. All systems are designed to be unobtrusive yet effective — and can scale with your changing tenant needs.

Our key services include:

  • Fire Alarm and Detection Systems
    Zoned, addressable systems that allow precise identification of alarms across different units, with control panels and indicators placed for easy access by facilities teams.
  • Emergency Lighting and Fire Exit Signage
    Ensuring escape routes remain visible and navigable even in low light or power failure scenarios.
  • Voice Alarm and Public Address Systems
    Ideal for larger shared office buildings, allowing clear evacuation instructions to be broadcast in real-time.
  • Fire Doors and Compartmentation
    Essential for preventing the spread of fire and smoke between individual offices, floors, and shared spaces.
  • Sprinkler Systems and Fire Suppression
    Where required by regulation or risk assessment — including protection for plant rooms, IT hubs, and document archives.
  • Fire Extinguishers and Safety Equipment
    Supplied and maintained according to BS 5306, including staff guidance on usage and location.
  • Ongoing Maintenance and Servicing
    Regular checks, servicing logs, and system updates to ensure your fire protection remains fully operational and compliant.

Navigating Responsibilities and Compliance

The legal framework for fire safety in serviced office buildings is clear: under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the “Responsible Person” — often the building owner or managing agent — must ensure the premises are safe for all occupants. This includes:

  • Regular fire risk assessments
  • Provision and maintenance of appropriate fire protection systems
  • Clearly communicated evacuation procedures

Spectrum works directly with managing agents, landlords, and property management firms to help them meet their obligations. We also provide support for individual tenants when needed, offering fire safety advice tailored to their part of the building.

Our systems are installed in line with:

  • BS 5839 for fire detection and alarm systems
  • BS 5266 for emergency lighting
  • BS 9999 for fire safety in the design and use of commercial buildings

We also ensure all documentation, service records, and testing logs are available for audits, inspections, or insurance purposes.

Supporting Office Refurbishments and Fit-Outs

If you’re refurbishing a serviced office block or fitting out a new development, Spectrum can work alongside your main contractor or design team to provide fire protection from day one. We offer design, supply, installation, and commissioning services that align with your build schedule and budget.

We understand the need for aesthetic discretion in modern office environments — and we’ll work with your interior designers and architects to integrate systems seamlessly and in keeping with your brand or style.

Working With Minimal Disruption

Our engineers are experienced at working in live office buildings, with minimal disruption to tenants. Whether we’re installing a new system, upgrading an alarm panel, or carrying out routine maintenance, we always take a considerate, professional approach.

Out-of-hours servicing and phased installations are also available where required to avoid interruption to daily business operations.

Why Choose Spectrum for Office Fire Protection?

    • Trusted by property managers and commercial landlords across the UK
    • Specialist experience in multi-tenant and shared office environments
    • Fully compliant, scalable systems for evolving occupancy
    • Discreet, professional service with minimal disruption
    • Comprehensive maintenance, documentation, and aftercare
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Spectrum Fire Protection (UK) Ltd.
Middlemore Lane,
Aldridge,
WS9 8SP.
Telephone: 01922 744466
Email: enquiries@spectrumfire.co.uk