British Standard 5839 Pt 1 & 6 Fire Alarms
The type of fire alarm system that is required will vary according to the type of building or property. This is usually determine after a Fire Risk Assessment has been untaken. This will also apply to its use and the type of person(s) using the building.
The particular British standard that applies to fire alarm systems in dwellings is BS 5839-6 Fire detection and fire alarm
systems for buildings – Part 6 code of practice for the design, installation and maintenance for of fire detection and fire alarm systems in dwellings. Wireless fire alarm systems can also be used in within this standard.
BS 5839-6 prescribes the requirements for fire alarm systems. Different Grades and the extent of fire detection coverage are specified depending upon the type of building, height, occupier, use, etc.
It is essential that the occupant of the dwelling (including all occupants of a house in multiple occupation) understands:
the operation of the fire alarm system,
the action to take in the event of a fire alarm activation
the means of avoidance of false fire alarms activation,
the procedures for routine testing of the fire alarm system, and
the need for routine maintenance of the fire alarm system.
The above information will normally be provided in the first instance by the supplier of the fire alarm system ( we would recommend a London based company Fire Systems Ltd), but in the case of rented accommodation landlords should be in a position to provide this information to tenants.
It is essential that the fire detection and fire alarm system is subject to periodic inspection and testing, so that unrevealed faults are identified, and, in the case of more complex systems, so that preventive measures can be taken to ensure the continued reliability
of the fire alarm system. The frequency and detail of the fire alarm maintenance will depend on the grade of system installed and landlords should seek advice on fire detection and alarm system periodic inspection and testing from a competent person with specialist knowledge of fire detection and fire alarm systems, such as the fire alarm company mentioned above Fire Systems Ltd.
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