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Can someone advise on; 'how often should fire alarms be tested'. Is there a recommended frequency of testing?
Note: I have checked the HSE website but could not find information on this. I have also tried the search function, on this forum, to find out if this topic had been discussed before.
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Hi Adrian
BS5839: Part 1: 2002 Testing and Maintenance states it as being weekly (for testing sounders etc). There is no legal stated frequency, although it is commonly accepted that they should be tested weekly.
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Weekly.
If you have break glass points test one each week in rotation until all are tested then start again.
Don't forget to keep a record.
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Should have added that HSE are not the enforcers for fire safety, this comes from rrfso.
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Thankyou all for replying. I appreciate it.
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