Fire Alarm System Testing & Inspection in London
Fire alarm system testing
The British Standard BS5839 recommends that fire alarm systems are tested and serviced at least every 6 months by a competent person.
The more complex the building and the more people who live or work in it may mean quarterly servicing is more appropriate.
Servicing is of vital importance to both reduce the number of false alarms and also to ensure the system will function correctly in providing an early warning of a fire in order to protect life and property.
Do I need to test my fire alarm system?
As per the British Standard BS5839, it is recommended that fire alarm systems are visually inspected and functionally tested weekly.
How does a fire alarm service differ from a fire alarm test?
Fire alarm servicing differs from a fire alarm test, but both should be carried out.
Servicing of a fire alarm system covers thorough checks of devices, batteries and the fire alarm panel. Fire alarm servicing should be carried out by your fire alarm company.
Testing of a fire alarm system is a more frequent and less rigorous check on the function of a fire alarm system. Typically, the responsible person or the fire alarm company will test a different call point each week and as per BS5839, the frequency of testing is recommended as weekly.
Both service records and weekly testing records should be noted down in a designated fire alarm logbook.
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