UK FIRE SAFETY LIMITED

What UK FIRE SAFETY LIMITED does

UK Fire Safety Limited is a privately held UK fire protection engineering firm headquartered in Manchester (13-15 Lostock Road, Urmston, M41 0ES) with a regional office in Glasgow, operating across the United Kingdom and Ireland. The company designs, supplies, installs, and commissions fixed fire protection systems, including automatic sprinkler systems, fire pumps and pump houses, deluge systems, water mist, foam-enhanced systems, dry/wet risers, water storage tanks, fire delivery mains, hydrants, and special-risk systems for flammable liquid environments. It is certified by the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) under LPS 1048-1, is a recognised sprinkler contractor with FM Global and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and operates an ISO 9001:2008 quality management system with SafeContractor accreditation. The technical foundation relies on CAD-based fire system design supported by hydraulic calculation software for fire pump and sprinkler specification, with in-house fabrication capability at the Manchester site.

The company's client base spans FTSE 100 corporates, luxury hotel groups, pharmaceutical manufacturers, NHS hospital trusts, nuclear power generators, petrochemical operators, retailers and food manufacturers, and technology data centres. Revenue is generated through five streams: one-time project-based design, supply, and installation contracts; recurring service and maintenance agreements (including 24/7 emergency response, FM Global twice-yearly service, and asset management scheduling); professional engineering consultancy fees for feasibility studies and concept design; turnkey civil engineering and building works associated with installations; and bespoke system training services. Go-to-market is conducted through enterprise field sales, with the company typically engaged at feasibility or concept design stage to advise clients and their consulting engineers and facilities departments, supported by a corporate website, SEO-optimised service pages, and credential-based referral marketing through insurer and consulting engineer networks.

Name

UK FIRE SAFETY LIMITED

Legal name

UK Fire Safety Ltd.

Website

https://uk-firesafety.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

UK Fire Safety Limited is a Manchester-based, privately held UK and Ireland fire protection engineering firm that designs, supplies, installs, and maintains LPCB/FM/NFPA-approved sprinkler, deluge, water mist, foam, and pump systems for FTSE 100 corporates, NHS hospitals, nuclear generators, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, retail, and data centre clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection Systems and Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire Protection Systems Contracting (Sprinklers, Alarms, Suppression) (IMAFALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Sprinkler & Standpipe Systems (Design/Install/Service/Testing) (BPABAHAB), Fire Pump Inspection, Testing & Service (IMAIAJAF), Fire Protection & Life Safety Systems (Firewater, Suppression, Detection, Alarm) (EUAEAFAG)

Keywords

• Fire protection systems
• Sprinkler system installation
• Fire suppression services
• Fire pump engineering
• LPCB approved contractor

Headquarters

HQ city

Manchester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Fire Protection System Design, Supply & Installation: Project-based revenue from the specification, design, supply, and installation of fixed fire protection systems including sprinkler systems, deluge systems, water mist, foam enhanced systems, fire pumps, dry/wet risers, fire delivery mains, hydrants, and water storage tanks.
2. Service & Maintenance Contracts: Recurring revenue from service and maintenance contracts for existing fire protection systems, providing ongoing inspections, maintenance, fault repairs, and asset management schedules for a diverse mix of clients including FTSE 100 companies, NHS trusts, and nuclear power generators.
3. Professional Engineering Consultancy: Fees for engineering consultancy services including feasibility studies, concept design, planning-stage advisory, and comprehensive site-wide fire protection strategy development.
4. Civil Engineering & Building Works: Turnkey civil and building works associated with fire protection installations, including foundations for water storage tanks, pump house construction, plinths, and pipework routing.
5. System Training Services: Bespoke fire system training services for customers' staff, covering installation operation and maintenance of fire protection systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

UK Fire Safety Limited is a designer, supplier, and installer of LPCB/FM approved fixed fire protection systems for industrial, commercial, and public sector facilities. Its core offering spans automatic sprinkler systems, deluge systems, water mist, foam enhanced systems, dry/wet risers, fire pumps, water storage tanks, fire delivery mains, and hydrants, complemented by service and maintenance, professional engineering consultancy, civil engineering works, and bespoke system training.

Product overview

UK Fire Safety Limited is a single unified product and service offering focused on fire protection systems. The core products include Automatic Sprinkler Systems, Fire Pumps, Deluge Systems, Water Mist, Foam Enhanced Systems, Dry/Wet Riser Systems, Water Storage Tanks, Fire Delivery Mains, Fire Hydrants, and Special Risk Systems, which are complemented by supporting services including Service & Maintenance, Professional Engineering Consultancy, Civil Engineering & Building Works, and System Training Services. The company operates as a designer, supplier, and installer of LPCB/FM approved fire protection and high hazard suppression systems, providing an integrated approach from design through installation to ongoing maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Automatic Sprinkler Systems Standard fixed automatic sprinkler systems designed in accordance with clients' and insurers' relevant rules, standards, and specifications, ranging from extra-light hazards through to high-hazard bulk storage systems. Used across industrial, commercial, retail, and warehousing facilities.
• Fire Pumps Design, installation, testing, and commissioning of pump house arrangements with hydraulic calculations critical to successful fire pump specification and implementation into any fire protection system. Serves industrial, commercial, and high-hazard sites.
• Deluge Systems Large area fire suppression systems for flammable liquid fires, typically used in alcohol distilleries, petrochemical stores, and tanker loading/off-loading bays, providing full blanket cover of water or water/foam mix.
• Water Mist Systems Fire suppression systems providing up to 5 times reduction in water required compared to conventional sprinkler installations, suitable for protecting building contents and minimizing water damage.
• Foam Enhanced Systems Fire suppression systems using foam enhancement with deluge and conventional sprinkler installations to increase effectiveness, delivered through sprinkler heads, nozzles, foam pourers, and generators.
• Dry/Wet Riser Systems Dry riser systems for buildings up to 50 metres high with breeching outlet valves on each floor; wet riser systems for taller buildings requiring dedicated pump and tank installations for permanently water-charged pipework.
• Water Storage Tanks Complete water storage installations including elevated private reservoirs, underground tanks, cylindrical and rectangular maintenance-free water storage to all recognised international industry standards.
• Fire Delivery Mains Design, procurement, and installation of fire mains in cast iron, MDPE, uPVC, cement or bitumen-coated steel with hydraulic calculations, including analysis of existing fire mains with recommendations.
• Fire Hydrants Design drawings, installation, and commissioning of fire hydrants for larger sites, including underground and pillar type above-ground hydrants used for supplying or re-filling fire fighting appliances.
• Special Risk Systems Medium and high velocity water deluge systems, often foam enhanced, for highly flammable asset risks in areas such as alcohol storage vessels, petrochemical refineries, and pharmaceutical plants.
• Service & Maintenance Comprehensive service and maintenance for diverse clients including FTSE 100 companies, hotel groups, pharmaceuticals, NHS hospitals, nuclear power generators, petrochemical facilities, and data centres. Includes inspections, fault diagnosis and repair, 24/7 emergency response, online maintenance records, and asset management/budget forecasting.
• Professional Engineering Consultancy Expertise in challenging environments including distilleries, petrochemicals, power stations, and high-technology facilities, providing feasibility studies, concept design stages, and comprehensive site-wide fire protection strategies.
• Civil Engineering & Building Works Turnkey package for associated civil and building works including bases/foundations for water storage tanks, fire pump houses, plinths, and holes to accommodate sprinkler pipework routes.
• System Training Services Bespoke fire system training tailored to requirements, including on-site training for residential through to high-hazard storage installations, covering installation operation and maintenance of fire protection systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Water Mist reduces water use by up to 5 times compared to conventional sprinkler installations, minimising water damage while protecting contents

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Johnson Controls: Global building and fire safety systems incumbent offering sprinklers, detection, suppression and integrated building management. Larger incumbent competing for the same enterprise fire protection work but as part of a much wider building technologies portfolio.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Global fire alarm, detection and life-safety incumbent (including Notifier and Gent brands) with broad enterprise reach. Competes on the detection/alarm side and integrated fire safety packages relevant to UK Fire Safety's enterprise customer base.

Direct peers

• Marioff: Water mist fire protection specialist (part of Carrier) with strong presence across UK industrial and data-centre customers. Highly comparable to UK Fire Safety's water mist product line and high-hazard suppression focus.
• Viking Group: Global manufacturer and supplier of fire sprinkler, water mist, and special-hazard suppression systems with established UK operations. Competes with UK Fire Safety on the supply and specification side of fire protection projects, particularly in industrial and high-hazard segments.
• Trinity Fire & Security Systems: UK-based fire protection and security systems contractor offering design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of sprinklers, fire alarms, and suppression systems. Directly comparable specialist contractor competing for similar enterprise and public-sector clients.
• Hall & Kay Fire Engineering: UK fire protection contractor offering design, supply, installation, and maintenance of sprinkler and suppression systems. Directly comparable specialist competing for the same enterprise and public-sector fire protection contracts across the UK.
• Wagner Group: European fire protection systems manufacturer and installer covering sprinkler, foam, water mist, and gas suppression solutions. Comparable product breadth and similar high-hazard industrial customer base to UK Fire Safety.
• Minimax: Global fire protection company headquartered in Germany with UK operations, supplying sprinklers, deluge, foam, water mist and special-risk systems. Closest direct competitor to UK Fire Safety across the same product portfolio and enterprise/high-hazard customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks2 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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