Routine Preventative Maintenance

OUR AIMS

Alarms & Electrical (Devizes) Ltd are committed to providing our service contract customers with a comprehensive level of service and support from initial consultation and project design through to installation and final commissioning.

DESIGN & COMMISSIONING SERVICE

Alarms & Electrical (Devizes) Ltd also offer a comprehensive design and commissioning service to electrical contractors who wish to install the system themselves, on completion of the installation by the contractor our commissioning engineer will ensure that the system is in full working order and complies with appropriate BS codes of practice.

We issue an NICEIC Commissioning Certificate, BS5839 Fire Alarm Systems or BS 5266 Emergency Lighting Systems, we will then demonstrate the correct use of the system to the end user and ensure that all necessary documentation is provided.

MAINTENANCE

The requirements of BS5266 and BS5839 place obligations on the building occupiers / end users to conduct regular and routine tests and inspections of fire detection and emergency lighting systems respectively. A brief outline of the requirements is set out below.

ROUTINE SERVICE & INSPECTION

Apart from the obligations and responsibilities these standards place upon you, the end user, there is also a requirement for an independent inspection of the system at regular intervals from every three months to once a year depending on the type of premises. 

Alarms & Electrical (Devizes) Ltd are able to offer a wide range of service contracts tailored to individual applications and requirements,

  • Service Contracts

  • 24 Hour Call Outs

  • Commissioning

  • Planed Maintenance

  • Emergency Lighting

  • Fire Alarms

  • Fire Extinguishers

  • Nurse Call Systems

  • Intruder Alarm Systems

  • CCTV Surveillance Systems

  • Access Control Systems

DESIGN & SERVICE DEPARTMENT

Alarms & Electrical (Devizes) Ltd have an experienced and knowledgeable team of engineers who are able to design, commission and maintain most manufacturers systems.

INTRUDER ALARM SYSTEMS

Standard Contract. Please note that a NACOSS Certificate can not be issued unless the system is covered by a maintenance agreement.

The annual service/maintenance charge covers the cost of:

  • Routine inspection visits and the issue of a certificate confirming the condition of the system.

  • Access to the companies 24hour standby service for emergency call-out visits. Please note that after the initial twelve months guarantee period fault finding and replacement parts are charged at current list prices.

  • Administration of detailed system records as required by NACOSS and the Police ACPO Policy

  • To keep the cost of the annual service charge to a minimum, routine preventative maintenance visits will be carried out when an engineer is "working an area", while we will attempt to "fit in with customers requirements" where an appointment is required the company reserves the right to make an additional charge to cover the costs of making these special arrangements.

FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS

BS5839: Part 1: 1988 TESTING AND MAINTENANCE

DAILY INSPECTION

Check that the Charger On indicator shows. Inspect for any fault indicator showing or sounder operating. Inform the designated responsible person of any fault.

WEEKLY TEST

Ensure that all indicators show by resetting according to the instructions provided with the panel and check that the internal sounder operates. Operate a call point or detector to test the system. Check that the sounders operate. Reset the fire alarm panel. Each week choose a different zone in rotation, so that way all call points are tested in rotation. Check all call points and detectors and ensure that none are obstructed in any way. Enter results of tests into logbook.

QUARTERLY TEST

Check all previous logbook entries and clarify that any remedial action has been taken. Check the battery and its connections. Operate a call point or detector in each zone to test the fire alarm as per above. Remove mains supply and check that the battery is capable of supplying the alarm sounders.

ANNUAL TEST

As per above. Additionally test all detectors and call points and check for operation.

EVERY 2 - 3 YEARS

Clean smoke detectors to ensure correct operation and freedom from false alarms. Special equipment is required for cleaning smoke detectors.

EVERY 5 YEARS

Replace sealed lead acid batteries. If the operating temperature exceeds 25oC continuously, then the battery may need to be replaced sooner.

BS5266 recommends a test procedure, the main pints of which are shown below.

EMERGENCY LIGHTING SYSTEMS

EMERGENCY LIGHTING SYSTEMS TO BS 5266 - TESTING AND MAINTENANCE

DAILY

Check indicator light and that all maintained luminaries are operating.

MONTHLY

An operational test for a short period (a maximum of one quarter or the rated duration).

SIX MONTHLY

Test for at least one hour for 3 hour rated systems.

THREE YEARLY

Test for full duration.

SUBSEQUENTLY

For self contained systems test yearly for the full duration.

During each test, the lights should be checked for correct operation. After testing, the supply should be restored and then checked to ensure the system is charging correctly.

A detailed test schedule and test reports are listed in BS5266. Test records and logbooks are available from Alarms & Electrical (Devizes) Ltd. For maintained luminaries we recommend that lamps are routinely replaced after 5000 hours running, or according to the manufacturer's guidelines.

Note: To comply with the proposed European regulations, the tests should be monthly and annually, i.e. a full discharge.

CCTV SYSTEMS

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

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