User Responsibilities - Tate
Premier SX User Manual

PREMIER SX USER MANUAL, MAINTENANCE GUIDE & LOG BOOK
3. USER RESPONSIBILITIES & MAINTAINENCE OF THE FIRE ALARM
SYSTEM, INCLUDING THE FACP & ITS INTEGRAL PSE
EN54: Pt 1: 1988 is the British Standard Code for the Design, Installation and Servicing of Fire Detection and
Alarm Systems for Commercial Buildings. Section Four of the Code (User Responsibilities) states that the
owner or person having control of the premises should appoint a responsible person to oversee the effective
operation of the Fire Alarm System (Clause 28.1).
Highlighted below is a summary of the main functions the Responsible 'Person is expected to carry out. Please
note, this summary does not replace Section Four of EN54: Pt 1: 1988 (copies of which are available at your
local reference library or from the BSI).
understanding of his or her responsibilities with regard to the safe upkeep of the Fire Alarm System. The
bracketed number (xx) identifies the EN54: Pt 1: 1988 clauses to which the summary refers.
The responsible person must
1. Ensure that all necessary work is carried out to guarantee the effective operation of the system, the
maintenance of records and the servicing of the system (28.1.1).
2. Devise procedures for dealing with fire alarms, faults, etc, for approval by the appropriate fire authority
before implementation (28.1.2).
3. Ensure all users of the system are trained in how to use the system properly and that all building
occupants are aware of the action(s) to be taken in the event of a fire situation (28.1.3)
4. Effectively communicate with building/security personnel to ensure that cleaning, maintenance or building
work does not interfere with the functioning and reliability of the system (28.1.4).
5. Ensure that the operation of the system is not hampered by obstacles, i.e. detectors and manual call points
should be completely unobstructed (28.1.5).
6. Ensure that records, drawings and instructions are updated on a regular basis and are readily available for
reference purposes (28.2.1).
7. Keep a Log Book to record all relevant details relating to the operation of the system (28.2.2).
8. Prevent false alarms by ensuring that:
a) staff and visitors to the building are aware that a fire alarm system is in operation (28.4.1.).
b) notices are displayed in all areas where detectors are sited (28.4.2).
c) contractors take appropriate precautions while working in protected areas (28.4.3).
d) precautions against dust and smoke are taken when temporary work is carried out in areas protected
by smoke detectors (28.4.4)
e) the system is properly reinstated after temporary work has been completed (28.4.5)
9. Ensure that the system is attended to regularly on a routine basis, i.e. testing procedure is carried out,
wiring check, etc (29.2).
10. Ensure that the system is correctly serviced at Daily, Weekly, Quarterly, Annual and Five Yearly intervals
(29.2) and also in special circumstances, i.e. following a fire, false alarm, etc, (29.3)
With the Premier SX Range of Fire Alarm Panels, we suggest the following tests are carried out as specified: -
Daily Inspection
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Check that the supply present indicator is lit.
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Report any faults to the designated site maintenance engineer.
Weekly Test (you may wish to temporarily disable the Remote Output during the following Tests)
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Carry out an Indicator lamp test to check all Zone lights shown and the buzzer sounds.
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Operate a manual call point or sensor to test the Fire Alarm.
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Check that the Alarm sounders operate.
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Reset the System by pressing the Silence/Activate Sounders button and Control Panel Reset button.
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Verify that no call points or smoke/heat detectors are obstructed in any way.
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Test a different zone each week using a different call point or detector so all are tested in rotation.
Quarterly Test (to be carried out by authorised service personnel only)
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Check all previous logbook entries and verify remedial action has been taken.
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Visually inspect the batteries and connections and check it is capable of supplying the alarm sounders.
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Operate a call point or detector in each zone to test the fire alarm as in the weekly test above.
Annual Test (to be carried out by authorised service personnel only)
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As for the weekly and quarterly test but check every detector, call point, sounder and all auxiliary
equipment for correct operation.
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Check Transformer output Voltage (32 VAC), Charger Voltage (27.8V off load, adjusted with VR1) &
Battery Voltage (25-27V)
Every Five Years (to be carried out by authorised service personnel only)
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Carry out a complete wiring check in accordance with the testing and inspection requirements of the
relevant National wiring regulations (in the UK this is the IEE Wiring Regulations). The Batteries should be
replaced because SLA batteries have a working life of 5 years.
Approved Document No: GLT.MAN-102T
Issue: 1.1 Authorised: GH
It is hoped this summary will help the User gain a greater
Date: 06/11/02
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