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SECTOR LEISURE CENTRES

Fire & Security
Systems for
Leisure Centres

Centurion designs and installs commercial fire alarm systems, CCTV and access control for leisure centres and sports facilities. NSI Gold accredited across all four disciplines.

  • NSI Gold Accredited
  • BAFE Registered
  • Paxton Gold Partner
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About this sector

Centurion in leisure centres

Leisure centres operate across wet and dry zones, sports halls, changing areas and poolside environments - each presenting different detection and access requirements. Public-facing sites with high footfall carry statutory fire safety obligations under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, alongside GDPR requirements for CCTV in common areas.

Centurion has designed and maintained fire and security systems in leisure centres, gyms and community sports facilities for over a decade. Our engineers understand the split between public access areas and staff-only or plantroom zones, and work with facilities teams on system design that reflects the actual operational map of a site.

Our engineers work around public timetables and schedule installation or maintenance out of hours to avoid disruption to members and sessions. Every site survey maps zones separately - pools, halls, gyms and external areas - before any system is specified.

Standards & Compliance

The regulations that govern your leisure centre

Every system we design is built to meet the statutory guidance, British Standards and sector-specific requirements your site is accountable to.

RR(FS)O 2005

Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order

Statutory fire safety for public leisure and sports facilities.

BS 5839-1

Fire Detection & Alarm Systems

Fire detection across pools, sports halls and changing areas.

BS EN 62676

CCTV System Standard

Public area, reception and perimeter surveillance.

HSWA 1974

Health & Safety at Work Act

Employer fire safety and emergency procedure obligations.

GDPR / DPA 2018

Data Protection

CCTV in public leisure spaces.

NSI Gold

National Security Inspectorate

Highest tier of independent security certification.

What we provide

Fire & security solutions for leisure centres

Every system is designed around your site's compliance requirements, operational constraints and risk profile - not a generic specification.

  • Fire Detection & Alarm Systems

    Commercial fire alarm systems for pools, sports halls, gyms and changing areas. Centurion designs and installs BS 5839-1 systems with detection suited to wet and high-humidity zones. Maintenance contracts keep records ready for RR(FS)O inspection.

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  • CCTV & IP Video Surveillance

    CCTV for leisure centres covering public areas, reception, perimeter and car parks. IP systems to BS EN 62676 with remote monitoring options. Designed to meet GDPR requirements for public-facing recording.

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  • Access Control & Visitor Management

    Access control for member zones, staff areas, plant rooms and external gates. Centurion installs commercial systems that separate public and restricted access without disrupting daily operations.

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  • Intruder Alarm Systems

    Commercial intruder alarm systems for leisure centres, monitored to respond out of hours when facilities are empty. NSI Gold certified installation protects the full site - including outbuildings and pool plant areas.

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Why this sector is different

The challenges we solve

01

Wet & Dry Zone Complexity

Pools, sports halls, gyms and changing areas each present different detection and access requirements. A single specification does not cover all zones - Centurion surveys and designs each area separately.

02

Public Safety Hours

Leisure centres operate across early morning to late evening. Systems must perform reliably across all sessions, and maintenance is scheduled to avoid disrupting members or classes.

03

Vulnerable Users

Sites serving children, elderly users and supervised activity groups require careful evacuation design. Disabled refuge alarms are specified where required by building regulations.

04

Out-of-Hours Security

Empty leisure centres overnight are a target for break-ins and vandalism. Monitored intruder alarms and CCTV provide a verified response without on-site staffing costs.

05

Local Authority Reporting

Local authority contracts and insurance requirements demand audit-ready compliance records. Centurion produces and maintains full PPM documentation and service histories.

Trusted by leisure centres

Organisations that rely on Centurion

Long-term relationships with leisure operators, sports facilities and public venue estates across Yorkshire and the UK.

Chilterns Lifestyle Centre

Lifestyle and leisure venue, Chilterns Client since 2018

Networked fire alarm with 700m of aspirating pipework, PAVA system and deaf alert pager linked to the fire alarm. CCTV across public areas and reception.

Reading Football Club

Professional sports training facility, Berkshire Client since 2019

Fire alarm, access control, disabled refuge and intruder alarm systems across a new-build sports training facility. Multi-system installation delivered to programme.

Five Major Northern Arenas

Public venue estate, Northern England Client since 2020

Fire alarms, CCTV, intruder alarms and access control across five major northern arenas including First Direct Arena, York Barbican and Sheffield Arena.

Common questions

Leisure Centres sector FAQs

We answer the questions leisure centre facilities managers ask us most. Can't find what you need? Call 0800 590 592.

Can you install fire alarms in pool and wet areas?
Yes. Centurion specifies fire detection suited to wet, humid and chemically challenging environments including pool halls and changing areas. Systems are designed to BS 5839-1 with detection heads rated for the zone. A full site survey maps each area before specification.
Can you work outside public opening hours?
Yes. We schedule installation and maintenance around your opening hours. Most intrusive work is carried out early morning, late evening or during planned closure periods. This applies to fire alarm servicing, access control installation and CCTV commissioning.
Can you support local authority reporting and compliance records?
Yes. Centurion produces full PPM records, service reports and compliance documentation to support local authority audit requirements. All maintenance is logged against your system. Records are available to your facilities team on request.
Do you cover CCTV for public areas and car parks?
Yes. We design CCTV systems to BS EN 62676 covering reception, public access areas, perimeter and car parks. GDPR-compliant recording and signage requirements are built into the specification. Remote monitoring options are available for out-of-hours cover.
What accreditations does Centurion hold for leisure sector work?
Centurion is NSI Gold accredited across fire alarms, CCTV, intruder alarms and access control - all four disciplines. We are also BAFE registered for fire-related scope and a Paxton Gold Partner for access control systems.
Can you install access control across member and staff zones?
Yes. We design access control systems that separate public access zones from staff areas, plant rooms and restricted areas. Centurion installs commercial systems including Paxton that support membership management and site security together.

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