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A properly functioning fire alarm system is obviously essential for any premises but especially so for commercial workplaces such as factories, offices and shops.
All companies and businesses should regularly carry out routine tests on their fire alarms but, in the UK, The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 also requires that fire alarm systems are properly tested and maintained, and the best way to do this is to use the services of an electrical contractor.
Why Fire Alarm Systems Should Be Regularly Tested
Obviously, the main function of a fire alarm system is to save lives. An efficient system will give plenty of warning for staff and customers to vacate the building whilst, in conjunction with other fire protection methods such as fire doors, give the emergency services enough time to respond and limit the damage caused by the fire.
However, for an alarm system to function properly it must be regularly maintained and tested. Like all things, fire alarm systems will decay and suffer from natural damage such as becoming dirty. Added to this natural wear and tear is the fact that batteries will become worn over time and they must be replaced regularly.
An electrical contractor will visit business premises regularly to inspect the fire alarm systems and perform any routine maintenance tasks that are required. A full test will be carried out once a year but employers should also have a periodic testing programme in place were a member of staff routinely sounds the alarm to ensure everything is working OK.
This periodic testing by an employer is mandatory and failure to have such a programme in place will result in the local authority withdrawing the companies fire safety certificate. The reason for this is that if the system is not regularly tested and maintained it may not function correctly in the event of a fire – a situation which could of course lead to a tragic outcome.
Of course, without a fire safety certificate the company would not be able to trade so regular fire alarm checks make sense not only from a safety point of view but also from a manufacturing point of view.
The Testing Process
Unfortunately the testing of a fire alarm system will inevitably lead to some disruption within the workplace; especially when the bell or sounder has to be activated. But, apart from that, the disruption to the business during the testing and maintenance of the system should be minimal.
The electrical services company will test all the component parts of the fire alarm system including the main panel. Other parts of the system to be checked will include the batteries to ensure they are fully charged and not worn; the smoke and heat detectors to make sure they are fully sensitive and the bells or sounders to ensure they are suitably audible in all parts of the premises.
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
It is in everyone’s best interests that business premises strictly adhere to the health and safety guidelines laid down in government legislation and employers can do this by ensuring that their fire alarm systems are regularly tested and maintained by a suitable electrical services company.
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