How Do I Register for a Unique Reference Number

How Do I Register for a Unique Reference Number (URN)?

A Unique Reference Number (URN) will be required for both new and existing remotely monitored fire alarm systems and will be issued to reliable systems which comply with current British Standards. The following information outlines the procedure:

For the Site Manager / Responsible Person

In order for Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service (WFRS) to issue you with a Unique Reference Number (URN), you will need to complete a copy of the URN application form and send it to:

Fire Alarm Reduction Manager
Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service
Fire Safety Headquarters
Old Budbrooke Road
Warwick
CV35 7DP.

A copy of this form can be downloaded here:

Once registered a URN will be issued for your system. This will be used by your Alarm Recieving Centre (ARC) on every occasion they contact us. If you have more than one system you should apply individually for a URN for each system.

If a URN is not issued and we recieve false or unwanted calls from your ARC we will inform them that we will no longer accept calls from your premises through them and you will have to use the 999 telephone service if a fire was to occur.
This may affect your insurance premiums in the future.

Attendance of the Fire and Rescue Service

WFRS will enter premises without a keyholder being present if signs of fire are evident, this may involve a forced entry. If your building is unoccupied your ARC must arrange for a key holder to attend within 20 minutes of the alarm activation. If a key holder does not respond within this time period the Fire and Rescue Service will either, leave without taking further action or will make a forced entry to confirm that no fire is present.

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