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North West Fire & Security Specialists

Commercial Fire Alarms & Security Systems for Businesses.

Most businesses we speak to have the same problem — an unreliable provider, commercial fire alarms that may not be fully compliant, and nobody they can actually get hold of. We fix that. BAFE registered. NSI Gold approved. Based in Burnley. Trusted across the North West.

NSI Gold
BAFE Registered
50+ Years Combined
757+ Businesses
NSI Gold Approved
BAFE Registered ID: 302560
24/7 Emergency Response
757+ Businesses Protected
Police Response Eligible

Protecting Businesses Across the North West.

Scope Fire & Security installs and maintains commercial fire alarms and security systems for businesses across the North West, backed by a team carrying over 50 years of combined industry experience. The technology in this field changes constantly — our standards don't.

We hold NSI Gold certification (the highest level of National Security Inspectorate approval) and BAFE registration across four specific fire safety schemes. Both require independent annual audits. Neither can be bought or self-declared. They mean the person working on your system has been externally assessed and verified.

We're not a call centre. We're a team of engineers and advisors based in Burnley, covering the North West — and when you call us, you'll speak to someone who knows your account.

About Scope
50+
Years combined experience
757+
Businesses protected
NSI Gold
Independently verified
24/7
Emergency response

Design. Install. Maintain.

Three disciplines, one company. Whether you need a new system, a security upgrade or a reliable maintenance partner — Scope covers everything under a single contract, with one point of contact and full compliance documentation.

Commercial Fire Alarms & Fire Safety

BAFE registered fire alarm installation, commissioning and maintenance. Fire risk assessments by ex-Fire Service professionals. Emergency lighting, fire extinguishers and full BS5839-1 compliance documentation.

Explore Fire Safety

Security Systems

NSI Gold approved CCTV, intruder alarms and access control for commercial premises. Insurer-recognised. Police response eligible. Integrated systems that work together — not three separate suppliers to manage.

Explore Security

Total Maintenance

Planned maintenance contracts keeping your systems compliant, documented and fully operational year after year. One number to call, one company responsible, one annual certificate. No surprises.

Explore Maintenance
50+Years Combined Experience
757+Businesses Protected
NSI GoldHighest Certification
BAFERegistered ID 302560
24/7Emergency Response
BS5839Fully Compliant
PoliceResponse Eligible
50+Years Combined Experience
757+Businesses Protected
NSI GoldHighest Certification
BAFERegistered ID 302560
24/7Emergency Response
BS5839Fully Compliant
PoliceResponse Eligible

Why Businesses Choose Scope.

It's not enough to say you're good. Accreditations, independent audits and the clients who stay with us say it for us. Here's what actually makes Scope different from every other fire and security company in the North West.

Our NSI Gold and BAFE certifications aren't membership badges — they require annual independent audits of our processes, engineers and workmanship. You can verify both on the NSI and BAFE websites right now.

Our Accreditations

NSI Gold — Not Silver, Not Self-Claimed

Gold is the highest NSI tier. It's UKAS accredited, independently audited and police response eligible. Fewer than 5% of UK fire and security companies hold it.

BAFE Registered — Every Fire Scheme

BAFE registration is scheme-specific and independently assessed. We hold SP203-1, SP205, SP101 and SP203-4 — fire alarms, risk assessments, extinguishers and emergency lighting.

One Number. One Team. One Point of Contact.

Not a call centre. Not a national company that subcontracts locally. You get a dedicated account manager and one number to call — always answered by someone who knows your site.

Full Documentation. Audit-Ready. Always.

Every service visit, every certificate, every defect report — documented and accessible through your customer compliance portal. When your insurer or Fire Authority asks for evidence, you have it instantly.

Trusted by businesses across the North West
Silentnight
Hippo Motor Group
Boundary Mill
Fagan & Whalley
The Aurora Group
Marsden Building Society
Commercial fire alarms upgraded during Scope's system takeover at Silentnight, Barnoldswick
VESDA
Specialist Detection
5
Workstreams
Zero
Disruption

Real Results, Real Clients.

"At Silentnight we now have greater peace of mind knowing our facility is protected by a reliable and up-to-date fire safety system, thanks to Scope Fire and Security."

Silentnight — one of the UK's most recognised manufacturers — needed a complete fire system takeover at their Barnoldswick HQ. Scope inherited an ageing system, brought it fully up to BS5839-1 standard, maintained specialist VESDA aspirating detection across the site, and now provide ongoing monitoring and maintenance. Zero production disruption throughout.

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Silentnight
Barnoldswick HQ — Fire System Takeover & Maintenance

Real People. Real Feedback.

"The team at Scope ensured we were transferred over effectively with no interruption to our monitoring services. It really is night and day in comparison to our previous supplier. We have total confidence and trust in their knowledge and ability."

DF
Dave Foley
Head of Operations · Moorhouses

"We had so many problems with our previous supplier. Since switching to Scope it has really been like a breath of fresh air. I can now relax knowing that our security and fire safety systems are being maintained effectively and competently."

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Craig Robinson
Head of Aftersales · Hippo Motor Group

"We feel much more secure and valued with Scope as our service provider. The attention to detail and proactive service is excellent — I know that if I need anything, they are immediately contactable and clarity is provided right away."

HJ
Hannah Jay
Executive PA & Governance · Marsden Building Society

From First Call to Full Protection.

Getting the right fire and security system shouldn't be complicated. Here's exactly what happens when you get in touch with Scope.

01
Free Site Survey
We visit your premises, assess your requirements and understand your specific compliance obligations. No obligation, no charge, no hard sell.
02
Honest Proposal
A clear, written specification and quotation — what we're installing, why, what standard it meets, and what it costs. Nothing hidden, nothing vague.
03
Professional Installation
Carried out by our own BAFE and NSI certified engineers. Tested, commissioned and handed over with full certification documentation.
04
Ongoing Support
Planned maintenance, 24/7 monitoring and emergency response. Your compliance portal keeps every certificate and service record accessible at any time.

Got a Question?

The most common questions we hear from businesses considering Scope. If yours isn't here, just call — our team is always happy to give you a straight answer.

Talk to the Team
What does NSI Gold actually mean for my business?
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NSI Gold is the highest level of National Security Inspectorate certification — independently audited by UKAS each year. For your business, it means insurer recognition, Police response eligibility on intruder alarms, and independent verification of our workmanship. Fewer than 5% of UK companies hold it.

How does switching providers actually work?
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Your previous provider is legally required to hand over all system documentation. Scope carries out a full takeover visit — servicing, testing and asset-capturing everything before we assume responsibility. Your systems stay live throughout. Most clients find it far simpler than they expected.

How often does my fire alarm need servicing?
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BS5839-1 recommends a minimum of two service visits per year for most commercial systems, with weekly/monthly testing by the responsible person in between. Our maintenance contracts cover this — with a compliance certificate issued after each visit and accessible via your customer portal.

Do you work across multiple sites?
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Yes — we have extensive experience managing multi-site fire and security portfolios, including businesses with sites from Lancashire to South Wales. One contract, one point of contact, consistent standards at every location. See our Fagan & Whalley case study for a recent example.

What areas do you cover?
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We're based in Burnley and cover the whole of the North West — Manchester, Blackburn, Preston, Lancaster, Leeds, Bradford, York, Harrogate, Hull and beyond. We also work nationally for multi-site clients. Call us with your postcode and we'll confirm coverage straightaway.

Ready to Talk? So Are We.

Whether you want a free survey, a straight answer to a compliance question, or you're ready to switch from your current provider — the conversation starts here. Our engineers and advisors are ready.

Join Our Team

We're always looking for talented engineers and support staff. If you want to work for a company that values quality and takes pride in everything it does — we want to hear from you.

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Switch to Scope

Your previous provider must hand over all documentation. Scope takes over at no extra cost — keeping your systems live and your team informed throughout every step of the transition.

Make the Switch

Corporate & Social Responsibility

Scope Fire & Security is committed to doing business in the right way — supporting local communities, reducing our environmental impact and every day doing the right thing.

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