Fire Alarm System Maintenance

This course has been broken down into BS 5839-1 theory, Maintenance Requirements and practical Inspection and Testing.

course Breakdown

Introduction to BS 5839-1 (1 day Theory)
- Fire Safety Legislation
- System Categories
- Audible and Visual Warning requirements
- Integrity and reliability of circuits
- System Zoning
- Detector spacing, location and limitation (Optical, Heat and Manual based detection only)
- System Variations
Maintenance Requirements (1 day Theory)
- Periodic Inspection and testing requirements
  - Identifying non-compliances
  - Testing and inspecting minimum requirements
  - Recording and documenting
- 12 monthly inspection and testing requirements
- Quarterly inspection of vented batteries (if req.)
- User testing requirements
  - Daily recommendations
  - Weekly user testing
  - Monthly user attention
Inspecting and Testing (1 day Practical)
- Carrying out electrical testing
- Carrying out functional testing
- Documentation
Theoretical Test/exam (1/2 day)

This training would serve as an introduction to the operation and maintenance of systems.

We would also have the availability to add in additional training covering:

BS 7273-4 requirements (1/2 day – 1 day theory)
- Convenience
- Accessibility
- Security
- Routine inspection
- Testing and Servicing
Elements of BS 9999 (1 day Theory)
- Emergency Actions
- Evacuation of disabled people
- Fire prevention
- Managing occupied buildings