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Fire Alarms
Fire Alarm Maintenance Contracts
We have a maintenance plan to suit you at a realistic cost and we won't tie you in to a long term contract. We ask you to sign
a non binding 12 month contract instructing us to service your fire alarm equipment.
We then issue a work sheet and test certificate if your system is compliant and you are able to call us at any time if the system
develops a fault or you need expert advice out of normal working hours. We are able to undertake all aspects of maintaining
your fire alarm equipment throughout.
To comply with Health and Safety Regulations it is most important to ensure your fire alarm equipment is regularly serviced. It
is a requirement to do so to meet British Standards! Failure can in effect give your insurance company a good reason not to
pay in the event you have to make a claim
All fire systems maintained to BS 5839. Remember as a condition of meeting BS 5839 Part 1 the system must be regularly
inspected and maintained at quarterly visits per annum. This is in addition to duties required by the system user.
What can we do for you?
As a minimum you must use qualified fire alarm engineers to carry out one annual and one bi-annual test and inspection each
year.
Our fire alarm engineers can carry out all of the tests and inspections for you and we recommend that all fire alarm systems
are tested at 3 monthly intervals by qualified engineers. The daily and weekly tests can be carried out by your own trained
personnel.
Fire Alarm Testing and Maintenance (BS5839: Part 1:2002 )
The following information lists the testing and maintenance schedule that is required.
Daily Inspection Check that the Charger indicator shows. Inspect for any fault indicator showing or sounder operating. Inform
the designated responsible person of any fault.
Weekly Test Operate a call point or detector to test the system. Ensure that all indicators show by resetting according to the
instructions provided with the panel and check that the internal sounder operates. Check that the sounders operate. Reset the
fire alarm panel. Each week choose a different zone in rotation, so that way all call points are tested in rotation. Check all call
points and detectors and ensure that none are obstructed in any way. Enter results of tests into log book.
Quarterly Test Check all previous log book entries and clarify that any remedial action has been taken. Check the battery and
its connections. Operate a call point or detector in each zone to test the fire alarm as per above. Remove mains supply and
check that the battery is capable of supplying the alarm sounders.
Annual Test Carry out tests as detailed above. Additionally test all detectors and call points and check for operation.
Every 2-3 years Clean smoke detectors to ensure correct operation and freedom from false alarms. Special equipment is
required for cleaning smoke detectors.
Every 4 years Replace sealed lead acid batteries.
Fire Alarms
Fire Alarm Maintenance Contracts
We have a maintenance plan to suit you at a realistic cost and we won't tie you in to a long term contract. We ask you to sign
a non binding 12 month contract instructing us to service your fire alarm equipment.
We then issue a work sheet and test certificate if your system is compliant and you are able to call us at any time if the system
develops a fault or you need expert advice out of normal working hours. We are able to undertake all aspects of maintaining
your fire alarm equipment throughout.
To comply with Health and Safety Regulations it is most important to ensure your fire alarm equipment is regularly serviced. It
is a requirement to do so to meet British Standards! Failure can in effect give your insurance company a good reason not to
pay in the event you have to make a claim
All fire systems maintained to BS 5839. Remember as a condition of meeting BS 5839 Part 1 the system must be regularly
inspected and maintained at quarterly visits per annum. This is in addition to duties required by the system user.
What can we do for you?
As a minimum you must use qualified fire alarm engineers to carry out one annual and one bi-annual test and inspection each
year.
Our fire alarm engineers can carry out all of the tests and inspections for you and we recommend that all fire alarm systems
are tested at 3 monthly intervals by qualified engineers. The daily and weekly tests can be carried out by your own trained
personnel.
Fire Alarm Testing and Maintenance (BS5839: Part 1:2002 )
The following information lists the testing and maintenance schedule that is required.
Daily Inspection Check that the Charger indicator shows. Inspect for any fault indicator showing or sounder operating. Inform
the designated responsible person of any fault.
Weekly Test Operate a call point or detector to test the system. Ensure that all indicators show by resetting according to the
instructions provided with the panel and check that the internal sounder operates. Check that the sounders operate. Reset the
fire alarm panel. Each week choose a different zone in rotation, so that way all call points are tested in rotation. Check all call
points and detectors and ensure that none are obstructed in any way. Enter results of tests into log book.
Quarterly Test Check all previous log book entries and clarify that any remedial action has been taken. Check the battery and
its connections. Operate a call point or detector in each zone to test the fire alarm as per above. Remove mains supply and
check that the battery is capable of supplying the alarm sounders.
Annual Test Carry out tests as detailed above. Additionally test all detectors and call points and check for operation.
Every 2-3 years Clean smoke detectors to ensure correct operation and freedom from false alarms. Special equipment is
required for cleaning smoke detectors.
Every 4 years Replace sealed lead acid batteries.