ZP3 Fire Control Panel User Guide
Operator maintenance
Overview
The owner of a fire detection system is responsible for ensuring that it is correctly maintained so
that it is in a proper working condition at all times. This involves arranging for the system to be
checked, tested and serviced as described in this manual.
The maintenance procedures described are Ziton recommendations. There may be additional
requirements or regulations imposed by local authorities. Where this conflicts with the Ziton
recommendations then the local authority regulation should be followed.
A fire alarm system must provide early and reliable warning of the outbreak of fire. To achieve
this, the system remains on watch at all times, ready to activate the alarms in response to a
signal from any of the sensors. Regular testing and maintenance must therefore be carried out to
ensure the system is always operating correctly.
Note:
The following guidelines were developed from the recommendations provided in BS5839-1: 2002. They are
intended to assist the user in understanding their responsibilities regarding the continued safe and proper
operation of their fire alarm system. They do not attempt to provide detailed site-specific test and
maintenance routines. We recommend that the user reads and understands the full text provided in the
relevant sections of BS5839-1: 2002.
User Responsibilities
A single person should be appointed to supervise all matters relating to the fire alarm system,
that is:
1. Making sure the system is checked at least once every 24 hrs and that there are no faults on
the system.
2. Making sure the system is correctly tested and maintained in line with the recommendations
of BS5839.
3. Making sure that appropriate records are maintained by keeping the logbook up-to-date and
available for inspection by the maintenance authority.
4. Making sure the relevant occupants are aware of their roles and responsibilities in connection
with the fire alarm system, ensuring that:
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Occupants are instructed in the proper use of the system including how to interpret the
alarm indications.
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Occupants are familiar with the appropriate user controls including the correct use of the
disablement features and understand how to avoid the generation of false alarms.
5. Making sure that situations are avoided that are detrimental to the standard of protection
provided by the system, for example:
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Making sure that a clear space of at least 500 mm is preserved around and below all fire
detectors.
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Making sure that all manual call points remain unobstructed and conspicuous.
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Making sure to communicate with those responsible for changes to, or maintenance of,
the building to ensure that changes do not compromise the effectiveness of the system.
6. Updating record documents and operating instructions when building changes are made.
7. Making sure that the level of false alarms is minimised.
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