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Routine Testing
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5. Routine Testing
Under BS5839 it is the responsibility of the Premises
Management to undertake periodic tests to ensure the fi re
alarm system is operational. These tests are as follows:
5.1 Daily Testing (Premises Management)
• To be conducted by the Premises Management.
• Check that the panel shows no fi re or fault indications.
• If there are any fault conditions indicated then follow
instructions in section 2.3.
5.2 Weekly Testing (Premises Management)
• To be conducted by the Premises Management.
• Each week perform a Lamp Test to check that all visual
and audible indicators on the panel are functioning
correctly (refer to section 6.8).
• Each week a different zone should be tested. Testing with
a manual call point is the simplest method as these can be
easily triggered with the key provided. Testing with a fi re
detection device is more complex as it requires specialist
equipment and may not be possible for all premises. At a
minimum a different manual call point should be tested
each
week.
• Place the zone to be tested into test mode using
“Individual Zone Test” (refer to 6.7 for more details)
• Record the weekly test results in the log book.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PREMISES
MANAGEMENT TO DEFINE A FIXED DAY AND TIME OF
WEEK THAT THE WEEKLY TEST IS PERFORMED. THIS
MUST BE COMMUNICATED TO ALL OCCUPANTS OF
THE PREMISES SO THEY KNOW NOT TO EVACUATE
DURING A WEEKLY TEST. IF AN AUTO-DIALLER OR
ALARM RECEIVING CENTRE (ARC) IS CONNECTED
TO THE FIRE SYSTEM THEN THE WEEKLY TEST
SCHEDULE MUST BE COMMUNICATED TO THEM AS
WELL.
5.3 Quarterly Testing (Competent Person)
• To be conducted by the Competent Person. Included as
reference for the Premises Management.
• Check all previous log book entries and verify that any
corrective actions had been taken.
• Carry out the weekly test and record the results in the log
book.
• Visually inspect the batteries and their connections.
• Disconnect the mains supply and check that the fi re
system is capable of supplying the fi re alarm devices by
operating a call point.
5.4 Yearly Testing (Competent Person)
• To be conducted by the Competent Person. Included as
reference for the Premises Management.
• Carry out the weekly test and record the results in the log
book.
• Carry out the Quarterly testing.
• Test ALL fi re detection devices and manual call points.
IMPORTANT
March 2016
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