ERIF - Fire Alarms and Suppression Systems

ERIF is a private, limited company formed in 1992 to provide a comprehensive range of fire protection services throughout the UK. It has been assessed and registered by National Quality Assurance Limited against the provisions of BS EN ISO9001:2000. ERIF is a member of the Fire Industry Association (FIA) and holds OHSAS 18001, SSAIB registration, Third Party Accreditation and complies with the requirements of the BAFE adopted scheme SP203.

Single-source fire protection

An expansion scheme, with the aim of becoming the UK's best privately owned provider of fire protection services, has seen a recent move into large Head Office premises in Surrey. This provides a single point of communication for customers and allows administration staff instant access to technical colleagues. There has been considerable investment in a comprehensive database which will allow secured access to customers.

Open protocol for fire-protection systems

ERIF's policy for successful growth is the continuation of forming close, lasting partnership agreements by understanding the specific needs of customers and providing Added Value solutions nationwide. Its success is best demonstrated by the retention of several national contracts since the company's inception in 1992. The company enjoys preferential status with major fire detection manufacturers, allowing it to provide and maintain open protocol systems at competitive prices. Open protocol brings tendering advantages to contractors and long term benefits to end users.

Fire alarm and suppression systems

ERIF is a privately owned, independent company with a well established track record of designing, supplying and maintaining fire alarm systems for a very wide cross section of projects. As an independent company we are able to provide the best and most cost effective solution to every individual situation. ERIF recommends open protocol systems which means that servicing and maintenance contracts can be undertaken by any qualified fire alarm contractor often saving the customer a considerable amount of money.

Fire alarm systems available from ERIF include the following products.

Non-addressable fire alarm systems

A zoned system where protected premises are divided into areas which each have a number of devices carefully sited. When a device is activated the alarm panel shows the zone where the fire is situated.

Analogue addressable fire alarm systems

This is a more sophisticated intelligent system with the wiring in a loop. Here the panel interrogates each device which is outputting signals. Sounders can be wired into the loop with addressable analogue systems.

Radio fire alarm systems

These are suitable for very large sites and more specifically where there may be listed or other important buildings with ornate decoration. A recent introduction by Apollo Fire Detectors is the XPander radio range which allows a mix and match system to be installed. ERIF became the first Fire Alarm contractor in the UK to install such a system at Goodenough College, London.

Voice-activated fire alarm systems

Employ voice sounders and are often used where large numbers of people are gathered together, typically shopping malls. The sounders can have several recorded voice messages which can be used to guide the public through a controlled evacuation of the premises.

Gas extinguishing systems

Our rage of gas fire extinguishing systems includes the following products.

CO2 suppression systems

Due to the high density of CO2 it reduces the oxygen content in the threatened area. These systems are suggested for transformer bays, generator sets and LEB rooms and also for protecting specific equipment such as printing presses, spray booths and other plants.

Argonite

This is an inert gas system which has the advantage of being capable of being left in automatic mode whilst the protected area is occupied. This removes the possibility of the area being isolated when occupied and not being re-instated when required. Argonite is a leading environmentally friendly replacement for the, now banned, Halon 1301. Also ideally suited to IT comms rooms.

Sprinkler systems

ERIF can submit designs, provide quotations for the supply, install and service of fire sprinkler systems. A highly skilled service and maintenance team can provide a planned, preventative maintenance service backed with a 24/7 emergency call out facility. Where appropriate our systems are certificated in accordance with LPS 1048.

Fire extinguishers

ERIF offers a complete range of extinguishers backed by comprehensive maintenance. Our extinguishers are British made, built to BAFE standards and EN3 colour coded. We specialise in the servicing of portable extinguishers, hose reels and fire blankets in accordance with British Standards.

Water leak detection

This product detects water leakage via a special cable or probe providing an early warning system. It is most commonly used in IT Comms rooms to protect the expensive equipment from leaks which may occur from air conditioning units. It can also be used in Plant Rooms where leaks can often go undetected for long periods causing adverse effects on ceilings and office furniture.