Fire alarm inspections in Bristol must be performed by professional inspectors in accordance with BS 5839-1 standards.
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While weekly tests should be carried out by in-house staff, six monthly and annual full tests should be carried out by a competent person like the experienced electricians at EMC Electrical Group. The cost of a fire alarm inspection in Bristol for a medium scale system is roughly £110 for up to 10 devices. However, the cost does vary according to the size of property and type of fire alarm system. EMC Electrical Group are experienced commercial electricians who work on a range of businesses from administrative office premises to large scale industrial warehouses. We’re happy to give you a no obligation quotation for a fire alarm inspection at your business.
Why do I need fire alarm inspections in Bristol?
Ultimately, fire alarm inspections are put in place to protect individuals and property. UK law under the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order mandates fire alarm systems to be properly maintained through regular inspections. Failure to comply could lead to hefty fines up to £5,000 or imprisonment for more serious breaches. Detecting faults early through regular inspections help identify hidden issues or faults. While carrying out a routine fire alarm inspection at Printworks business park in Oak Lane, Bristol, we discovered a dirty and compromised smoke detector that needed to be replaced urgently. We also found that this led to overridden faults on the alarm panel, putting the individuals at the small manufacturing business at great risk.
What happens during fire alarm inspections in Bristol?
Our role as electricians is to carry out visual checks on the fire alarm panel, sensors and alarms to make sure they are physically intact and without cracks or damage. We perform functional tests to make sure alarms operate as they should as well as simulating mains power loss to make sure standby batteries kick in. Another crucial part of an inspection is to inspect documentation to make sure regular in house testing is recorded. During the fire alarm inspections at the business in Oaks Lane, we did find gaps in the documentation as the logs were missing a few, routine weekly checks. Part of our role was to reiterate how important it was to record weekly testing. We were more than happy to go through the basic process with the responsible person at the Printworks business park.
Who can carry out fire alarm inspections in Bristol?
Weekly testing can be carried out by an in-house employee to make sure the system sounds and to check at least one manual call point at the premises. Six monthly or annual testing should be carried out by a professional like EMC Electrical Group where a full service and thorough inspection takes place. Electricians are qualified as competent professionals who have an understanding of safety regulations, wiring and testing procedures. During an annual fire alarm test, we confirm sensors and detectors communicate with each other through wiring continuity and that the control panel is triggered correctly.
Make sure your business and employees are protected through regular fire alarm inspections in Bristol. Call EMC Electrical Group today on 0117 422 7222
