Fire Alarm Servicing
Fire Alarm Maintenance and Servicing, why the need?
Imagine this scenario. You discover a fire. You need to evacuate the building as quickly as possible as the fire is getting out of control. You see a manual call point and break the glass? The question is, can you be sure the fire alarm will operate?
You as an individual, a company, or an organisation have made a conscious decision and invested in the installation of a fire alarm system. Maybe, the fire alarm was already installed when you arrived. Now that you have this life saving equipment installed, your next task is an on going one, to ensure that the fire alarm will work when required. This can only be achieved, if the system is regularly serviced and maintained.
To ensure the fire alarm will operate as it was intended, the fire alarm will require a fire alarm servicing in accordance with the fire code guideline as described in BS5839-1. Clause 44. The clause basically states, it is essential the fire alarm system is subject to a fire alarm servicing so that unrevealed faults are identified, preventive measures can be taken to ensure the continued reliability of the system, false alarm problems are identified and suitably addressed, and that the user is made aware of any changes to the building that affect the protection offered by the system.
Fire alarm servicing needs to be carried out by a competent person with specialist knowledge of fire alarm systems and an in depth of the fire alarm system servicing guidelines as set out in BS5839-1 Clause 44.
Because of the in depth knowledge required, the fire alarm servicing is usually carried out by a professional BAFE accredited fire alarm company.
Fire Systems Ltd, are a professional fire alarm servicing company and have been maintaining all types of fire alarm systems since 1992. We are third party accredited under BAFE.
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Fire Systems Ltd, use a computerize maintenance management system to ensure all maintenance visits, remedial works and installations etc, are carried out on time. Due to the legal responsibility related to fire safety work, it is essential that all works are carried out on time and documented. Fire Systems maintenance management system helps are clients to fore fill their legal responsibility under the FSO (Fire Safety Order 2005). Should a fire incident occur at your property the fire authorities will inspect all fire safety documentation to ensure all was in order, before the incident. |
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Fire alarm servicing keeps your fire alarm in good condition. However, there are times when a fault may occur. We offer a fully comprehensive and genuine 24/7 emergency service to all our maintenance customers. |
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Ensuring your fire protection equipment is maintained and serviced in accordance to the relevant standards and manufactures guidelines is a legal requirement. Plus the insurance companies will expect a log of all maintenance visits should an incident occur. Without the correct maintenance paperwork you insurance against fire may not be valid. Our fire alarm Servicing Contract is a cost effective way of managing your servicing visits on your fire alarm system and other fire protection equipment. Having such a contract in place, gives you peace of mind that your equipment will work when it is needed most - in the event of a fire. Why not let the experts look after the fire alarm servicing of your equipment. |
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Fire Alarm servicing is usually carried out every 3 or 6 months. The frequency at which determines how often a fire alarm is inspected depends on the size of the fire alarm system and the risk involved. All test and inspections are recorded on engineers PDA and electronically sent to the office. A copy of any inspection or any fire alarm servicing works can be electronically emailed to the client at any time. |
