How often must a fire alarm system be serviced in Ireland?

I.S. 3218 expects a competent person to service a fire detection and alarm system quarterly, with certification issued annually. ADS Group schedules those visits and issues the certificates for you.

What standard covers emergency lighting?

Emergency lighting in Ireland is designed, installed and tested to I.S. 3217. That means a monthly function test and an annual full-duration discharge test, both recorded and certified.

Do you cover both Ireland and the UK?

Yes. ADS Group installs and maintains fire and security systems for commercial and industrial properties across Ireland and the UK, with over 1,300 active maintenance contracts.

Can one contractor handle fire and security together?

Yes. We are a PSA licensed security contractor and fire safety specialist, so fire detection, emergency lighting, extinguishers, intruder alarms and CCTV can sit under a single accountable maintenance contract.

What happens if a system fails outside working hours?

Maintenance contracts include 24/7 emergency callout. Monitored intruder alarms are also watched around the clock by an accredited Alarm Receiving Centre.

How do I start a project with ADS Group?

Request a site survey. An engineer assesses the building, identifies compliance gaps and returns a written report with a scope of works and a compliance roadmap, at no obligation.

Six service lines

Our Services

From design to commissioning to lifetime maintenance, every system we deliver is built to certify, monitor and protect. Choose a service line below for the detail, or request a survey and an engineer will assess the building.

ADS Group engineer commissioning an addressable commercial fire alarm panel

Fire Detection & Alarms

ADS Group designs, installs, commissions, certifies and maintains commercial fire detection and alarm systems to I.S. 3218. We cover conventional, addressable and wireless systems,…

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Serviced commercial fire extinguishers mounted on a wall bracket

Fire Fighting Equipment

ADS Group supplies, installs, services and certifies commercial fire fighting equipment: portable fire extinguishers to I.S. 291 and BS 5306, hose reels, and kitchen suppression sy…

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Emergency exit sign and emergency luminaire on a commercial escape route

Emergency Lighting

ADS Group designs, installs, tests and certifies commercial emergency lighting to I.S. 3217. That covers maintained and non-maintained luminaires, exit signage and central battery …

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Commercial intruder alarm keypad beside a business entrance door

Intruder Alarms

ADS Group designs, installs and maintains commercial intruder alarm systems to EN 50131, in Grade 2 and Grade 3 configurations, with optional monitoring through an accredited Alarm…

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HD IP surveillance camera covering a commercial building entrance

CCTV & Video Surveillance

ADS Group designs, installs and maintains commercial CCTV and video surveillance systems: HD IP cameras, NVR or cloud recording, remote viewing and video analytics. Systems are spe…

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ADS Group engineer completing a fire system service record on site

Maintenance & Compliance

A maintenance contract with ADS Group puts every life safety and security system in your building under one accountable contractor. We plan the service visits, carry them out in li…

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Which standard applies to each system?

Each service line is governed by its own Irish Standard and its own servicing rhythm. The table below sets out the standard we certify to, what the service covers and the routine inspection frequency those standards expect.

ADS Group service lines, governing standards and routine inspection frequency
Service line	Standard	Scope covered	Routine inspection
Fire detection & alarms	I.S. 3218	Design, installation, commissioning and certification of conventional, addressable and wireless systems.	Quarterly service visits, annual certification
Fire fighting equipment	I.S. 291 / BS 5306	Portable extinguishers, hose reels, kitchen suppression and gaseous systems.	Annual servicing, monthly visual checks by the occupier
Emergency lighting	I.S. 3217	Photometric design, maintained and non-maintained luminaires, exit signage, central battery systems.	Monthly function test, annual full-duration test and certification
Intruder alarms	EN 50131 (Grade 2 / Grade 3)	System design, installation and 24/7 Alarm Receiving Centre monitoring with optional Garda response.	Annual service visit, remote monitoring checks
CCTV & video surveillance	EN 62676, GDPR	HD IP camera systems, analytics, cloud or NVR storage and remote viewing.	Annual service visit and system health check
Maintenance & compliance	Contract-specific to each system standard	Scheduled servicing, compliance reporting, certification and 24/7 emergency callout.	Planned visit schedule agreed per site

Frequently asked questions

How often must a fire alarm system be serviced in Ireland?: I.S. 3218 expects a competent person to service a fire detection and alarm system quarterly, with certification issued annually. ADS Group schedules those visits and issues the certificates for you.
What standard covers emergency lighting?: Emergency lighting in Ireland is designed, installed and tested to I.S. 3217. That means a monthly function test and an annual full-duration discharge test, both recorded and certified.
Do you cover both Ireland and the UK?: Yes. ADS Group installs and maintains fire and security systems for commercial and industrial properties across Ireland and the UK, with over 1,300 active maintenance contracts.
Can one contractor handle fire and security together?: Yes. We are a PSA licensed security contractor and fire safety specialist, so fire detection, emergency lighting, extinguishers, intruder alarms and CCTV can sit under a single accountable maintenance contract.
What happens if a system fails outside working hours?: Maintenance contracts include 24/7 emergency callout. Monitored intruder alarms are also watched around the clock by an accredited Alarm Receiving Centre.
How do I start a project with ADS Group?: Request a site survey. An engineer assesses the building, identifies compliance gaps and returns a written report with a scope of works and a compliance roadmap, at no obligation.

Still deciding what your building needs? Read our fire safety compliance guide for Irish buildings or book a fire safety survey with our engineers.

Maintenance contracts

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Our maintenance plans are tailored to your property and compliance requirements. Bronze, Silver and Gold tiers are available, get in touch for a proposal designed around your needs.

All plans include compliance certification and access to our certified engineering team.

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