We are a leading fire alarm design company dedicated to creating safe, compliant, and innovative fire protection solutions for every project.
We work as a trusted extension of your team, delivering technically sound drawings and documentation that support efficient installation, smooth commissioning and confident client handover.
Ochre Fire Design is built on real industry experience — not just CAD. With over 25 years in the fire alarm sector, we understand regulations, compliance and the realities of system design. Our technical knowledge and attention to detail ensure every drawing is produced with accuracy, clarity and confidence.
Working with fire alarm installers, service providers and consultants to deliver accurate, compliant fire system design and drawings.
These principles guide everything we do and shape our approach to fire alarm design.
Compliancy Led
Every design is built with British Standards and bespoke requirements in mind.
Quality Driven
We embrace new technologies and methods to deliver cutting-edge solutions.
Collaboration
We work as a trusted extension of your team, delivering technically sound drawings and documentation that support efficient installation, smooth commissioning and confident client handover.
Guidance
We’re always happy to review drawings and provide practical advice, helping installers and consultants move forward with confidence.
Fire alarm design is often treated as a simple drawing exercise within a much wider project. But for the installers and consultants we work with at Ochre Fire Design, accuracy and compliance aren’t optional — they’re critical. In an industry where responsibility sits firmly on those delivering life safety systems, there is no room for guesswork.
Ochre Fire Design represents a different kind of CAD partner: industry-experienced, regulation-led and detail-driven. With over 25 years in the fire alarm sector, we bring real-world knowledge to every drawing we produce.
At Ochre Fire Design, practical fire alarm experience meets professional design — and great projects succeed through both.
We’ve answered some of the questions we’re most often asked below. If there’s anything else you’d like to know, just get in touch.
We specialise in fire alarm CAD drawings including zone plans, system layouts and as-installed drawings. Our designs are produced to support installers and consultants throughout the design, installation, and documentation stages of a project.
We support installers, system integrators, and consultants who require professional CAD drawings or design support for their projects.
Yes. Our drawings are produced with reference to current industry standards such as *BS 5839* and relevant guidance, helping ensure designs are clear, compliant, and suitable for installation.
Typically we require architectural drawings (PDF/DWG) and any relevant design information such as system category or detection requirements. We can also work from engineers’ marked-up drawings or sketches, producing clear CAD layouts from scratch where needed.
We typically provide drawings in *PDF and DWG formats*, depending on your requirements. We aim to ensure drawings are clear, easy to read, and ready for installation teams if appropriate.
Yes. Zone plans are one of our core services. We produce clear and compliant zone plan drawings suitable for installation in accordance with fire alarm standards.
Yes. We are always happy to review designs and provide practical feedback. A fresh set of experienced eyes can often help identify improvements before installation begins.
Turnaround times depend on the size and complexity of the project, but we aim to provide a typical turnaround of around 48 hours where possible, while maintaining the quality and detail required for accurate installation drawings.
Yes. As a CAD-based service we can support projects *nationwide*, working with installers and consultants across the UK.
Simply contact us via our website or email with details of your project and any available drawings or specifications, and we’ll be happy to discuss how we can help.
