Specialist installer 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 are a specialist provider of fire alarm systems for period property homeowners. A fire alarm system can not only protect your loved ones but also your home and its possessions.
However complex the building to be protected, we are able to assist architects and consultants in designing fire detection & alarm engineered solutions.
Utilising specialist products and services, we have the knowledge, qualifications and experience to assist in the design of fire protection requirements for any size project.
Cost effective engineered solutions will guarantee that new installation works or modifications to existing systems are certified in accordance to current regulatory standards.
Carry out commissioning process and witness testing of fire protection systems, to ensure the installation performs in conformity with the design intent.
Qualified and competent personnel experienced and committed to providing a first class customer service in accordance to current regulatory standards.
Monitoring of your fire protection systems so that alarm notifications can be actioned immediately. This reduces critical time delays, providing peace of mind that your property is being monitored.
We are a leading technology partner installing to BS EN 54-25 wireless fire detection & fire alarm systems.
Damage to existing decor, unsightly surface cable/containment, asbestos restrictions & disruption, dust and dirt exposure, client disruption.
Our recent wireless fire detection & alarm installation
The faster a fire is detected, the sooner action can be taken in order to prevent more serious damage.
Air sampling smoke detection can be installed into a vast and varied range of fire detection environments.
Optical Beam Smoke Detection (OBSD) can be used where more
conventional technologies are unable to provide fire detection.
Fire detection systems monitored 24 hours a day, 365 days a year via secure wireless transmission, certified to the highest UK and European Standards.
Systems monitored by trained controllers at Incident Management Centres, who will contact Key Holders or the Fire & Rescue Service, upon receiving a Fire or Fault signal.
In the event of a confirmed signal the Fire & Rescue Service will be contacted, so as to manage and minimise critical response attendance times.
Along with fire detection & alarm protection, emergency lighting almost always forms part of the life safety system’s ‘package’.
Standard or bespoke fittings available, so aesthetes will not be compromised.
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
- 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 25 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 20 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.
Noelle Kalkan - is an experienced Commercial & Project Manager in the fire & life safety industry, bringing 10 years’ of experience at managing fire protection projects from enquiry to handover both commercially and operationally.
Working alongside Brad and Roberta to enhance Charles Thomas’ portfolio in the Southern Region of the country.
The Stables I Newton Business Centre I Carnforth I Lancashire I LA6 2NZ t. 0330 124 2910 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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