Fire Alarm Panel Upgrade in Chichester Restaurant

A fire alarm control panel for a Fire Alarm Panel Upgrade in a Chichester restaurant, mounted on a wall with operating instructions, two red manual call points, and a sign identifying the location as Slim Chickens.

Obsolete Morley Panel Replaced with Advanced MX5 – Flat Link Delay Configured EAC Fire & Security recently completed a fire alarm panel replacement at a busy restaurant in Chichester. The existing Morley Dimension panel was outdated and no longer meeting the site’s operational or compliance needs. Why the Upgrade Was Needed The original Morley system […]

Gate Motor Replacement at Boscombe Flats

A white metal drive gate stands closed at the Boscombe Flats, positioned in front of a modern white block of flats and a red-brick building.

New Motor Installed After Fault Causes Security Risk EAC Fire & Security was recently called to a block of flats in Boscombe after residents raised concerns that their entrance gate was staying partially open — leaving the property exposed to trespassers and unauthorised access. Faulty Motor Left Gate Insecure Our inspection revealed a fault with […]

Emergency Gate Repair at Bournemouth Flats

A closed black metal gate with an automated arm opener, with a grey utility van parked on the street behind it for emergency gate repair at Bournemouth flats.

Motor Bracket Welded and Gate Reprogrammed Within 3 Hours EAC Fire & Security was recently called to an urgent access issue at a block of flats in Bournemouth. The automated vehicle gate had stopped operating correctly, and residents were unable to use the entrance securely. On-Site Assessment Upon arrival, our engineer quickly diagnosed the issue: […]

Door Entry Power Supply Replacement in Ashley Road, Poole

A person holds a white rectangular VX Art. 520M door entry power supply unit with a terminal strip along the top and technical specifications printed on the front.

Failed PSU Replaced to Restore Entry System EAC Fire & Security recently responded to a fault reported at a block of flats on Ashley Road, Poole. The property’s door entry system had completely lost power, leaving residents without reliable access control. Fault Diagnosis and Inspection Upon arrival, our engineer carried out a full inspection of […]

Fire Alarm System Enhancements in Totton Warehouse

A blue steel support beam installed against a white ceiling, featuring smoke detector fire alarm system enhancements and attached red and white wiring.

High-Level Detector Installation Following FRA Last week, EAC Fire & Security teamed up with SOJ Fire & Security to assist with an ongoing fire alarm installation in a large industrial unit in Totton. The project followed an updated Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) that identified the need for additional high-level detection coverage. FRA Actions and Project […]

Fire Alarm Installation in Charminster HMO

A laptop connected to a wall-mounted fire alarm control panel during a fire alarm installation in a Charminster HMO, resting on a yellow stepladder.

Grade A L3 Category System with EMS SmartCell Panel EAC Fire & Security was recently called to a large HMO property in Charminster, Bournemouth, to carry out a full fire alarm system installation. The client required a reliable and compliant solution that would meet stringent HMO fire safety standards while minimising disruption to tenants. Site […]

Intercom System Upgrade for Apartment Block in Eastleigh

An entryphone system upgrade panel with three flat buttons and a trades button mounted on a red brick wall beside a block of flats glass door in Eastleigh.

We were recently called out to an apartment complex in Eastleigh to carry out a full intercom system replacement across the entire block, covering both front and rear entrances. The Challenge The existing system had become unreliable and outdated. With eight flats in the building and multiple entry points, the residents were experiencing issues with […]

Intercom System Replacement in Richmond Park Road, Bournemouth

Two-storey brick and render house at 167 with an open blue front door, a dark van in the drive, and a visible intercom system replacement.

EAC Fire & Security was recently contacted by a property manager responsible for a small block of flats on Richmond Park Road in Bournemouth. The residents had reported complete failure of the existing intercom systems — a major concern for both convenience and security. Site Investigation and Diagnosis Upon arrival, our engineers carried out a […]

Marine Fire Protection Maintenance – Lymington, Berthon Marina

The blue and white catamaran Kraken sits on dry land in a boatyard surrounded by concrete blocks and stands whilst awaiting Marine Fire Alarm & Extinguisher Service.

This week, we returned to Berthon Marina in Lymington to carry out scheduled fire protection servicing. We completed a 6-monthly fire alarm service alongside the annual service of all onboard fire extinguishers, ensuring this commercial vessel remains safe, compliant, and ready to operate. From inspecting the Apollo Orbis marine detectors, to checking and tagging every […]

Aico Alarm Upgrade in Ferndown – Compliance & Safety First

An open cardboard box containing several Aico optical smoke alarm and carbon monoxide alarm packages for an alarm upgrade in Ferndown.

We recently carried out a full Aico alarm system upgrade at a block of flats in Ferndown. The existing alarms had reached their recommended expiry date, and following a routine review, it was time to ensure continued compliance and tenant safety. Why the Upgrade Was Needed All domestic smoke, heat, and carbon monoxide alarms have […]