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Fire Alarm
Systems
Ireland

RFC install, service and maintain commercial fire alarm systems across Dublin and Leinster. Certified to IS 3218:2013 + A1:2019. EQA certified engineers. Free site survey.

Serving hotels, schools, retail units, offices & care homes

20+
Years Experience
IS3218
Certified
24/7
Monitoring
Free
Site Survey
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EQA Certified
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ISO 45001
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PSA Licensed
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IS 3218 Certified
Gardaí Vetted Staff
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24/7 Monitoring

Commercial Fire Alarm
Installation & Servicing

RFC Fire & Security Systems install, service and maintain commercial fire alarm systems for businesses across Dublin and Leinster. Whether you need a new fire alarm system installed, an existing system serviced, or emergency callout response, our EQA-certified engineers cover everything under one contract.

We work exclusively with commercial premises — hotels, schools, retail units, offices, warehouses and care homes. All installations are certified to Irish Standard IS 3218:2013 + A1:2019 and guaranteed for 12 months as standard.

RFC's 24/7 monitoring centre provides round-the-clock protection for your business. When an alarm activates, our monitoring team responds immediately — contacting keyholders, Gardaí or emergency services as required.

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Fire Alarm Emergency Callout RFC provides 24/7 emergency fire alarm callout across Dublin. View emergency callout service →
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IS 3218 Certified
All installations compliant
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Free Site Survey
No obligation, written quote
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24/7 Monitoring
Round the clock protection
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One Invoice
Fire & security combined
Why Choose RFC
  • EQA certified, IS 3218 approved engineers
  • Free on-site survey — no obligation
  • All work guaranteed for 12 months
  • IS 3218:2013 + A1:2019 compliant
  • 24/7 monitoring and emergency response
  • Never outsourced — all in-house team
  • One invoice — fire & security combined
  • Emergency callout across Dublin
  • Named Director — David Flood, 20+ years
  • 100% Irish owned — Est. 2005
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Fire Alarm Services

24/7 Fire Alarm
Monitoring & Response

RFC's monitoring centre provides round-the-clock protection. When your alarm activates, we respond immediately — contacting keyholders, Gardaí or emergency services as required.

Get a Free Site Survey 📞 (01) 8395116

Types of Fire Alarm System

RFC install and service all types of commercial fire alarm system. The correct system for your premises depends on its size, layout, occupancy and fire risk level. Our engineers assess your premises and recommend the most appropriate and cost-effective solution.

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Conventional Fire Alarms

Divides premises into zones. Identifies the zone where a fire has activated. Cost-effective solution for smaller commercial premises. Suitable for retail units, small offices and warehouses.

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Addressable Fire Alarms

Each detector has a unique address — pinpoints the exact location of an activation. Reduces false alarms significantly. Recommended for hotels, schools, hospitals and large commercial premises.

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Wireless Fire Alarms

No cabling required — uses secure wireless link between sensors and panel. Installed 5x faster than wired systems. Ideal for heritage buildings, listed structures, schools and retail fit-outs.

Fire Alarm Regulations in Ireland

Commercial fire alarm systems in Ireland must comply with Irish Standard IS 3218:2013 + A1:2019. This standard covers the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire detection and alarm systems in buildings. All RFC fire alarm installations are certified to IS 3218.

Additional regulations affecting commercial fire alarm systems include:

  • Fire Services Act 1981 & 2003 — Requires all commercial premises to have adequate fire detection and alarm provision
  • Building Regulations Part B — Sets out fire safety requirements for new builds and major renovations
  • Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 — Requires employers to protect staff from fire risk
  • Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) — Additional standards for healthcare and care home premises
  • Department of Education Guidelines — Specific requirements for school fire alarm systems

Fire Alarm Testing Requirements

Under IS 3218, commercial fire alarm systems must be tested and maintained at regular intervals. RFC provides all required testing and maintenance under one annual contract.

Test Type Frequency Who Carries Out
Manual call point test Weekly Nominated person on premises
Full system inspection Every 6 months RFC certified engineer
Full service & certification Annually RFC certified engineer
Battery backup test Annually RFC certified engineer

Fire Alarm Monitoring

RFC's 24/7 monitoring centre provides continuous protection for your commercial premises. When your fire alarm activates, our monitoring team responds immediately — verifying the alarm, contacting nominated keyholders and, where required, alerting the fire service.

  • 24-hour monitoring — 365 days per year
  • Immediate response to all alarm activations
  • Keyholder contact and notification
  • Gardaí and fire service liaison where required
  • Full event logging and reporting
  • Monitoring included in RFC fire and security contract
Need a Fire Alarm System For Your Business?

RFC covers Dublin and Leinster. Hotels, schools, retail, offices and care homes. Get a free site survey — IS 3218 certified engineers. No obligation.

Our Process

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Free Site Survey

We assess your premises, identify fire risks and recommend the most appropriate fire alarm system — free, no obligation.

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System Design

Our engineers design a compliant fire alarm system to IS 3218. Written quotation provided — no surprises.

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Professional Install

IS 3218-certified engineers install, commission and test your system. Handover training provided. Compliance cert issued.

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24/7 Monitoring

Your system is connected to RFC's monitoring centre. Annual service included in your fire and security contract.

What Our Clients Say

★★★★★

RFC installed our fire alarm system across all three floors of our hotel. The addressable system they recommended has reduced false alarms significantly. Professional from survey to commissioning.

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Aoife Murphy
Hotel Manager, Dublin City Centre
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We upgraded our school fire alarm to a wireless addressable system installed by RFC. Minimal disruption during installation — the system was live within two days. IS 3218 certified. Excellent.

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Brian O'Sullivan
School Principal, South Dublin
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RFC have maintained our fire alarm system for four years. Annual service is thorough, the compliance certificates are issued promptly and the 24/7 monitoring gives us complete peace of mind.

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Claire Brennan
Facilities Manager, Dublin Office

Sectors We Serve

RFC works exclusively with commercial businesses. We do not serve residential properties.

Need a Fire Alarm System
For Your Business?

IS 3218 certified · Dublin & Leinster · Free site survey · No obligation