Are you a landlord or commercial property owner?
If you need further information about fire alarm testing in Bristol, feel free to contact the professional team at EMC Electrical Group. For a reliable service, committed to excellent customer service and high quality installation, you won't be disappointed when working with our professional team.
Fire alarm testing for HMO’s in Bristol.
Making sure the fire alarms at your HMO are tested is quite the responsibility. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 places the responsibilities surrounding fire alarm installation and testing with a person of responsibility, usually the landlord.
EMC Electrical Group ensures BS 5839 -6 standards are applied when conducting fire alarm testing on HMO premises. This typically involves small converted properties in Bristol.
Commercial landlords and fire alarm testing in Bristol.
As with HMO premises, if you own or manage a commercial property, you are responsible for regular fire alarm testing. The nature of commercial premises, larger scale systems as well as increased use of electrical appliances and machinery does mean there is an increased risk of fire. Having robust and reliable fire alarm detection systems is one thing but regular testing is just as important.
For more complex and larger scale commercial premises, we make sure BS5839-1 standards are adhered to
Benefits of fire alarm testing in Bristol.
Landlords guilty of non compliance will leave you facing unwanted consequences such as hefty fines or criminal charges. You could also end up with a prohibition notice issued by the local authority. This could actually prevent you from renting the property out.
Here at EMC Electrical Group we can’t stress the peace of mind you can gain by demonstrating compliance with fire alarm testing standards. In the event of a fire, you can be certain of a swift and safe evacuation of all occupants.
How often should fire alarm testing take place?
Weekly testing must take place by the landlord. Comprehensive testing needs to be conducted by a professional such as EMC Electrical Group, who are NICEIC registered electricians every 6 months.
There are strict guidelines as to the record keeping of weekly testing as well as professional testing. Typically most HMO’s or commercial premises use a Fire Alarm Log Book to document the date and outcome of fire alarm testing.
If during fire alarm testing, any faults are discovered, they need to be clearly documented. The successful repair work carried out to remedy the fault must also be evidenced.
Why work with EMC Electrical Group?
EMC Electrical Group is composed of a number of talented and highly skilled electricians. With years of experience in the trade, we have a wide range of electrical services to offer local homeowners and businesses in Bristol.
A great passion of ours is helping the local community reduce their carbon footprint. We’re an innovative team with an enthusiasm for renewable energy and better energy efficiency.
We’re determined to give our customers the finest level of craftsmanship with electrical safety at the forefront of all our projects.
To work with EMC Electrical Group for fire alarm testing in Bristol, call us today.
