As one of the UK’s most trusted life safety solutions providers, CDS continues to lead from the front. With a long-standing status as a Notifier Gold Partner, CDS is recognised by Honeywell for maintaining exceptional standards in the design, installation, and maintenance of fire detection systems.
Today, we’re proud to spotlight our latest advancement – being one of the first UK companies to adopt and install Honeywell’s innovative Notifier Self-Test technology. This game-changing solution is setting new benchmarks in how fire detection systems are maintained, offering greater safety, efficiency, and compliance than ever before.
A Trusted Notifier Gold Partner: What It Means for Our Clients
CDS has been a Notifier Gold Partner for several years – a designation reserved for the top-tier fire safety specialists within Honeywell’s nationwide network. Achieving and maintaining this status is no small feat. It requires rigorous adherence to Honeywell’s standards of performance, technical training, customer service, and project execution.
For our clients, this partnership provides confidence. It signifies that all systems we install using the Notifier by Honeywell platform are backed not only by our internal engineering expertise, but also by direct support from the manufacturer. It means CDS is constantly equipped with the latest product knowledge, best practices, and innovations in the industry.
We consistently deliver bespoke fire detection and life safety systems that are fully scalable, compliant with UK and European legislation, and tailored to the unique risks of each building we protect.
Pioneering Adoption: What Makes Notifier Self-Test So Groundbreaking?
CDS has further cemented its leadership in the field by being among the first UK fire systems integrators to install Honeywell’s Notifier Self-Test solution. This cutting-edge advancement transforms how fire detection devices are tested, and has already begun to change the landscape of fire alarm system maintenance.
Traditional fire detection maintenance requires engineers to manually access each detector to initiate physical testing with smoke or heat. This process is time-consuming, labour-intensive, and disruptive, especially in large-scale or sensitive environments such as hospitals, data centres, or high-rise buildings.
Notifier Self-Test changes this completely.
This intelligent, automated system enables detectors to internally test their functionality without the need for physical intervention. The system simulates smoke within the detector chamber, verifying its ability to detect fire events with no disruption to occupants or operations.
“We were one of the first businesses in the country to have the pleasure of installing the new Notifier Inspire system as we were picked to be one of the early adopter BETA sites by Honeywell,” said Michael Barkham, Projects Manager at CDS.
“With having the Notifier Inspire system installed it enabled us to install the Notifier Self-Test detection across our whole building, utilising the CLSS platform. With assistance from Notifier R&D, we have managed to get this up and running – and it has operated flawlessly. This has enabled us to carry out the maintenance of the fire alarm system within our building in a much more efficient manner using the CLSS application.
This has been a seamless adoption with the assistance of Honeywell and I would recommend this to anyone looking to upgrade their fire alarm system and bring it into the 21st century. Please contact CDS for all of your Honeywell Self-Test needs (Gent & Notifier).”
This first-hand experience highlights not only the seamless integration and performance of the new technology, but also underscores CDS’s role as a beta deployment partner, further reinforcing its trusted status with Honeywell and position at the cutting edge of UK fire safety.
Why It Matters: Real Benefits for Building Owners and Facility Managers
The advantages of Notifier Self-Test are both practical and strategic.
From a compliance perspective, it enables building owners to meet testing requirements in line with BS 5839-1 and BS EN 54-5 and 54-7 standards – which demand regular functional testing of all fire detectors. With Notifier Self-Test, these critical inspections can be completed safely and remotely, reducing reliance on physical access and cutting the time needed for system-wide testing by up to 90%.
This technology also offers significant cost savings. Fewer site visits, less time spent accessing hard-to-reach detectors, and a reduction in expensive access equipment all contribute to lower ongoing maintenance costs. This is particularly valuable for sites with height restrictions, sensitive equipment, or continuous operations.
Perhaps most importantly, Notifier Self-Test enhances safety and assurance. System health can be assessed more frequently, helping facility managers stay ahead of issues and maintain confidence that their fire safety infrastructure is working as expected – every day, not just during annual inspections.
Why CDS?
From complex integrated fire and life safety systems to cloud-enabled building management platforms, we work with clients to deliver smart, efficient, and future-ready safety solutions.
Our early adoption of Notifier Self-Test reflects our commitment to engineering excellence, regulatory compliance, and ongoing client support. Whether you manage a single commercial facility or a portfolio of buildings, CDS is your strategic partner for delivering next-generation fire protection systems that are resilient, intelligent, and built to last.
Ready to Modernise Your Fire Detection Strategy?
If you’re looking to reduce maintenance costs, streamline compliance, and enhance the safety of your premises, our team can guide you through the advantages of Notifier Self-Test and other advanced technologies. Get in touch with CDS today to discuss your fire detection requirements.
