Fire Alarm Installation, Testing & Repairs
Specialists In Domestic & Commercial All Makes Of Addressable & Conventional Fire Alarms Systems For Installation, Testing & Repairs
Testing To BS 5839-1 (Commercial) & BS 5839-6 (Domestic) for Insurance, Council & Health & Safety At Work Purposes
A Fire Risk Assessments should be carried for Domestic & Commercial buildings to determine the type of fire alarm system and level of protection required.
Once the type of system has been determined, such as mains powered interlinked smoke detectors or fire alarm panel, the level of protection should be assessed. This could range from smoke detectors in circulation & escape routes to full coverage of every room in the building. Depending on the type and nature and use of the building, this will determine the system and coverage.
A full detailed plan will provided.
What Is Involved With A Fire Alarm Inspection & Test
- The period between visits to undertake fire alarm inspection and service should he based upon a risk assessment but the maximum period between visits should not exceed six months.
- The log book should be inspected
- A visual inspection should be made to check whether structural or occupancy changes have been made that require changes to the fire detection and fire alarm system.
- False alarm records should be checked and relevant action taken if necessary
- Batteries should be checked and tested
- Control panel functions should be checked and tested
- Fire alarm devices should be tested with approved smoke spray
- Heat detectors tested (rate of heat rise)
- Facilities for automatic transmission of alarm signals to an alarm receiving centre (ARC) should be checked after advising the ARC of the proposed actions
- All fault indicators and circuits should be tested and checked
- Printers should be tested
- Other checks and tests recommended by the manufacturer should be carried out
- Outstanding defects should be reported and the logbook completed and servicing certificate issued.
