Summary Of Maintenance Requirements Of Bs5839-1 : 2002 - ABB Eurofire EN54 User And Engineers Instructions

Summary of the Maintenance Requirements of BS5839-1: 2002
Note: This information is provided for the general guidance of fire detection and fire alarm system users. As it is a
summary, it omits much of the information included in the clauses listed below. It is therefore not intended to be a
replacement for the detailed recommendations included within BS5839-1.
Clause 44 Routine Testing
Clause 44.1 Commentary
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It is vital for a regular test to be undertaken to ensure that there has not been a major failure of the entire
fire detection and fire alarm system that may otherwise go unnoticed.
Clause 44.2 Weekly Testing by the User
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Test a manual call point during working hours to check that the control panels and alarm sounders
operate satisfactorily.
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Each week, a different manual call point should be tested.
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Voice alarm systems should be tested weekly in accordance with BS5839-8
Note : If the system is connected to an Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) for calling the fire brigade, it
is very important that the ARC is notified before testing commences and when it is completed
Clause 44.3 Monthly Attention by the User
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Testing of any automatically started generator used for the fire detection and fire alarm system.
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Inspection of any vented batteries used as a standby power supply for the fire detection and fire alarm
system.
Clause 45 Inspection and Servicing
Clause 45.1 Commentary
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The inspection and servicing should be undertaken by organisations with the appropriate competence.
This can be assured by the used of organisations that are third party certificated, by a UKAS accredited
certification body, specifically to carry out inspection and servicing of fire detection and fire alarm
systems.
Clause 45.2 Quarterly inspection of vented batteries
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Vented batteries should be examined by a person with relevant competence and topped up if necessary.
Clause 45.3 Periodic Inspection and Testing
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The period between visits to undertake inspection and service should be based upon a risk assessment
but the maximum period between visits should not exceed six months.
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The logbook should be inspected.
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A visual inspection should be made to check whether structural or occupancy changes have been made
that require changes to the fire detection and fire alarm system.
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False alarm records should be checked and relevant action taken if necessary.
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Batteries should be checked and tested.
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Control panel functions should be checked and tested.
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Fire alarm devices should be tested.
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Facilities for automatic transmission of alarm signals to an alarm receiving centre (ARC) should be
checked after advising the ARC of the proposed actions.
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All fault indicators and circuits should be tested and checked.
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Printers should be tested.
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Other checks and tests recommended by the manufacturer should be carried out.
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Outstanding defects should be reported and the logbook completed and servicing certificate issued.
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