Why BAFE Matters

Independent third-party assurance for fire protection work.

What is BAFE?

BAFE (British Approvals for Fire Equipment) is an independent registration body for organisations involved in fire protection. Companies registered with BAFE have been assessed against defined schemes that cover competence, processes and quality.

Registration is not automatic. Organisations are independently assessed. RMEC is BAFE registered under CHES122.

Being BAFE registered means our fire protection work has been independently checked rather than self-declared.

BAFE Fire Safety Register – RMEC registered CHES122

Registration CHES122

Independently assessed for fire protection

Why it matters to building owners

Independent checking

BAFE registration involves assessment of competence and processes. It is not a self-declaration.

Recognised standard

BAFE schemes align with British Standards such as BS 5839 for fire detection and alarm systems.

Reduced risk

Choosing a registered company reduces the risk of poor design, installation or maintenance.

Clear accountability

Registration provides a clear number and scheme to reference if issues arise.

What BAFE Registration Means for You

  • Independent assessment of the company’s competence
  • Fire systems designed and installed to recognised standards
  • Greater confidence for insurance and compliance purposes
  • Clear documentation and accountability
  • A company that is regularly checked, not just self-certified
RMEC registration
BAFE registration number: CHES122
You can verify this on the BAFE website.

BAFE and Our Fire Protection Services

Our BAFE registration supports the fire detection and alarm systems we design, install and maintain across Manchester, Cheadle, Stockport and the North West, including:

View our fire detection services

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What BAFE checks

BAFE registration is not a one-off certificate. Registered organisations are independently assessed on a regular basis. The assessment looks at competence, processes and the quality of work — not just whether a company says it follows the standards.

  • Competence of the people designing, installing and maintaining systems
  • Documented processes for design, installation, commissioning and maintenance
  • Quality of completed work and records
  • Ongoing compliance with the relevant BAFE scheme requirements

What this means for you

Choosing a BAFE registered installer (we are registered as CHES122) gives you third-party assurance that the company has been checked. It reduces the risk of systems that look complete but do not meet the standard when they are later inspected or when a claim is made.

Our registration covers fire protection work. We are also SSAIB certified for security systems. See why SSAIB matters for the security side.