Overview - EMS FireCell Maintenance Manual

Overview

It is important that re alarm systems are regularly checked to ensure their continued correct
operation. The maintenance of re alarm systems should be in accordance with applicable local
installation codes. This maintenance guide has been written in conjunction with British Standard
BS5839: Part 1.
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Important Note: other local installation codes may vary.
The owner or other person having control of the premises should appoint a responsible person to
supervise the system. The person should be given su cient authority to ensure the carrying out of
any necessary work to maintain the system in correct operation, the maintenance of the log book,
and the servicing recommended.
Procedures should be laid down for dealing with alarm of re, fault warning or taking part or all of
the system out of service. These procedures should be approved by the appropriate re authority
before implementation.
The responsible person should ensure that users of the system are instructed in its proper use. Any
members of sta who will be concerned with rst aid re- ghting should be instructed in the
correct interpretation of the indications given, and their relationship with the building layout. All
management, sta and, in most cases, long term occupants, should be instructed and practised in
the proper actions to be taken in the event of a re.
The responsible person should establish a liaison with those responsible for changes in or
maintenance of the building fabric (including redecoration, etc.) to ensure that their work does not
cause faults on, or otherwise interfere with the operation of, the re alarm system. If structural or
occupancy changes occur or are planned, then the responsible person should ensure that any
necessary changes to the re alarm system are considered at an early stage.
The responsible person should ensure that a clear space is presented in all directions below every
detector, and that all manual call points remain unobstructed and conspicuous.
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