Fire Alarm Engineers and Installers

Fire Alarm System Design and Fire Alarm Installers

Fire Alarm Engineers We offer design, installation, supply and regular maintenance of a wide range of fire alarm systems in the South West. We are not tied to a particular supplier and have a constantly changing stock, ensuring we get the best deals on parts.

Because of our position we can also eliminate any delays due to product supply - greatly increasing our chances of meeting tight deadlines. Some useful things to know about our fire alarm installations:

Fire alarm system installation to hospitals, schools, dockyards and prisons.
Contracts carried out to a value of £1 million.
Services include fire alarm system design and installation, emergency schemes.
Installation of fire alarm systems ranging from single zone controls to multi addressable systems.

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 Devon and Cornwall including emergency lighting and fire extinguishers. Call us on 0800 9751 911 for further information.

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 are 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. Call us on 0800 9751 911 for further information.

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 all call points are tested in. 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.