Established in 1979, BBC Fire & Security (formerly BBC Fire Protection) is one of the most respected fire life safety and security service providers operating today
Now approaching our fifth decade, our success has come from the application and development of our expert knowledge combined with a commitment to providing an attentive, personal service to all our customers.
dB Audio & Electronic Services Limited was acquired by Marlowe plc in November 2017 and Firecrest Services Limited was acquired by Marlowe plc in October 2018. We have since fully integrated both companies into the BBC Fire & Security business, incorporating their unique capabilities and resources.
1979 – BBC Fire Protection founded
Company incorporated by 3 founding Directors. Trading from a former ‘Corner Shop’ in Norwich.
1985 – Bank of England
Designed, installed and protected Computer Hall with Gaseous Fire Suppression Systems
1986 – the Royal Warrant
Due to continued work at Sandringham House, we were appointed by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as ’Purveyors of Fire Protection Systems’
1987 – Windsor Castle Restoration Project
We commenced a 10 year restoration project, providing Networked Fire Alarm Systems
1993 – Notifier Fire Systems
We became Engineered Systems Distributor for Notifier Fire Systems
1994 – 10 Downing Street
We installed a new Fire Detection & Voice Alarm System to the home of the British Prime Minister, 10 Downing Street
1995 – Sandringham House
Operating under CDM Regulations we became Principal Contractor for the first time at Sandringham House, for Her Majesty the Queen
1996 – ISO 9000 Accreditation
We were awarded ISO 9000 and LPS1014 certification by the LPCB and approval by the NICEIC
2002 – Telecoms Fibre Optic Hub Projects
Installed £¾ million of High Sensitivity Fire Detection & Gaseous Fire Suppression Systems for 186k Telecoms Fibre Optic Hub Projects
2005 – Selfridges
We received our first £1 million contract to design and install a fire detection and voice alarm system into the world renowned Selfridges Department Store on Oxford Street, London
2006 – Portable Fire Extinguishers
In response to certification requirements we embarked upon a major expansion of our Portable Fire Extinguisher operation, adding over 1000 new maintenance sites to our portfolio
2008 – Aviva Data Centre Project
We protect major data centres for Aviva incorporating; a networked Control System, with 68 High Sensitivity Air Sampling Smoke Detectors, and over 2200 other alarm devices
2009 – British Sugar
We installed a network of fire detection systems at the British Sugar Factory in Bury St Edmunds; one of the most harsh environments (including explosive ATEX areas) we have protected
2010 – Siemens Cerberus Pro
We were awarded Systems Solution Partner accreditation for Siemens Cerberus Pro Fire Solutions
2011 – HSBC
As a preferred supply chain partners, we replaced the Voice Alarm System at HSBC’s Canary Wharf Headquarters
2011 – ISO 14001 Certification
We were awarded ISO 14001 Certification in recognition of our established Environmental Management Systems
2012 – RAF Marham and Southern Housing
We secured projects for 4 Hangars at RAF Marham, and got ‘aerial’ installing Automatic Opening Vents for a project for Southern Housing
2013 – Contract success continues
Major installations completed for B3 at Kings Cross, the Energy for Waste Facility at Exeter, Deutsche Bank in Birmingham, Haileybury School, Felsted School, American School in London and Woodbridge School
2014 – BBC
We installed a major fire alarm system for our name sake at Bush House, the home of the BBC World Service for many years
2015 – Transport for London
We replaced and upgraded fire detection and voice alarm systems for the 7 Building Baker Street site using the Siemens Cerberus Pro range of solutions
2015 – US Bank
We undertook upgrade and replacement of the fire detection and alarm systems for a major US Bank
2016 – Ongoing contract success
Our contract success continued as we secured major fire alarm projects at; HMP Prescoed, St Denis Waste Incinerator, Nordex, and 4 Buildings for the Devonshire Square estate
2017 – Marlowe plc
We became part of Marlowe plc fire life safety and security Division
2011 – Notifier by Honeywell Gold Partner
Notifier by Honeywell launches its Gold Partner programme and awards us the status
2018 – dB Audio & Electronic Services Ltd
We fully integrated dB Audio & Electronic Services Ltd incorporating its unique capabilities and resources into the BBC Fire & Security business
2018 – Firecrest Services Ltd
We fully integrated Firecrest Services Ltd incorporating its unique capabilities and resources into the BBC Fire & Security business