Fire Alarm System Design and Fire Alarm Installers
We can offer turn key fire alarm systems. 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 particular suppliers and have a constantly changing stock enusring 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 installation of fire alarm systems 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 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 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.
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Every 4 years |
Replace sealed lead acid batteries. |
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