What to check
- Gather alarm type and design information.
- Explain who uses the building and its assessed risks.
- Share earlier faults and unwanted activations.
- Identify routine checks and the competent servicing specified.
Plan the next decision
Keep a record of how the maintenance arrangement was established. If design details or past records are missing, obtain the information needed instead of guessing the next date.
Agree who approves work, when entry is possible and the result expected. Safety, security or compliance work needs the appropriate competent assessment and information about the actual premises and system.
Records and follow-up
Save the instruction, findings, completed actions and supporting records. Assign a person and deadline to any recommendation that remains unfinished.
Related work
Explore fire-safety work, browse property upkeep or ask about your alarm.
Source
Read government fire-safety responsibility advice, apply it to your premises and verify current requirements before relying on details that can change.
Frequently asked questions
Is routine alarm testing the same as servicing?
No. User checks and specialist inspection and servicing serve different purposes. Keep both in the fire safety arrangements for the system.
What information helps set the servicing programme?
Provide the alarm system details, previous service reports, faults and changes to the premises. The competent provider should explain the programme appropriate to the system and applicable guidance.
