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From identifying the ‘responsible person’ to conducting the fire alarm system test, here are the five steps to checking that your fire safety system works.
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5 Steps to Checking That Your Fire Safety System Works ProperlyFrom identifying the ‘responsible person’ to conducting the fire alarm system test, the five steps are outlined in this infographic from Assured Fire & Security.
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trv8mike
October 16, 2015 6:11 pm
Not particularly full picture given here. More than one test per week might be needed in a number of premises, especially those operating shifts. Even those with out-of-hours cleaners or other staff, whether employed or contract, should hear an alarm at least monthly and a full drill be planned for then at some point. There is no requirement to check if all sounders are operating in a weekly test. In fact, this could lead to great staff annoyance or worry that a real alarm is being given. It would probably even exceed the maximum time set for this check in… Read more »
Not particularly full picture given here. More than one test per week might be needed in a number of premises, especially those operating shifts. Even those with out-of-hours cleaners or other staff, whether employed or contract, should hear an alarm at least monthly and a full drill be planned for then at some point. There is no requirement to check if all sounders are operating in a weekly test. In fact, this could lead to great staff annoyance or worry that a real alarm is being given. It would probably even exceed the maximum time set for this check in… Read more »