Fire Alarm Maintenance London & Surrey

Fire Alarm Maintenance

Having the right fire detection and alarm system in place is of no use if it is not in full working order and regularly maintained in accordance with BS 5839. That’s why the fully qualified and accredited team at Scutum South East is on hand to provide effective and regular fire alarm maintenance to all our customers.

Ensuring your fire alarm system is maintained regularly is the best way to ensure that safety is upheld across the premises and that you are compliant with all current fire safety regulations. Our expert technicians carry out regular contracted or one-off testing, inspection and repairs to all types of fire detection and alarm systems for businesses throughout London, Surrey and the South East.

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Fire Alarm Maintenance Legislation

Regular fire alarm servicing and maintenance isn’t just a matter of common sense and ensuring that your system is working at its most efficient level; it’s also about complying with your legal obligations.

Article 17 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 states that all fire safety equipment should be “subject to a suitable system of maintenance and…maintained in an efficient state, in efficient working order and in good repair”. Any work must be carried out by a ‘competent person’, defined as someone with “sufficient training and experience or knowledge and other qualities to enable him properly to assist in undertaking the preventive and protective measures”.

When it comes to how often your fire alarms should be subject to maintenance, the Fire Safety Order is not specific. However, BS 5839 recommends inspection by a competent person at least once every six months.

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Fire Alarm Testing

Fire alarm testing is a much more straightforward procedure, but it also needs to be carried out more regularly. In fact, BS 5839 states that fire alarms should be tested weekly to ensure that they are working properly.

The good news is that fire alarm testing is something you can do yourself, as it merely involves checking that the alarm is sounding and that the control panel is receiving the right information.

Fire Alarm Repair

Even with regular maintenance, any fire alarm can still develop faults or cease to work effectively.

Regular servicing and testing should ensure that a problem is swiftly identified – and when that happens, we can provide a fast and effective fire alarm repair service to get your system back up and running.

We provide a 24-hour callout service for our customers across London, Surrey and the South East to make sure that your system is quickly fixed in the event of a failure. Our experienced engineers are used to working with all kinds of alarm systems, so whatever your make and model we should have the tools and the knowhow to rapidly and efficiently deal with any issues.

For more information about our fire alarm maintenance contracts or one-off servicing and repair, contact the team at Scutum South East today.

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We'll send an engineer to carry out the work as soon as we can. This will be very soon for maintenance and fire extinguishers, and a few weeks for full alarm systems.

Sectors

Scutum South East operate throughout London and the Home Counties, designing and installing fire protection and security systems at a wide range of business premises. Here are some of the sectors we cover:

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Fire Alarm Maintenance FAQs

How often should fire alarm systems be inspected and maintained?

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 merely states that a fire alarm should be maintained “in an efficient state, in efficient working order and in good repair”, without going into detail about how often that should happen. More detail is provided within BS 5839, which tells us that they need to be inspected and serviced every six months. However, where your system is particularly complex, quarterly inspections are recommended. Your fire alarm should be tested every week.

In which areas does Scutum South East provide fire alarm maintenance?

Scutum South East operates across the whole of London, as well as in Surrey and across the rest of the South East. We can provide fire alarm maintenance services to businesses in this area.

Does Scutum South East offer free consultations?

Our expert team is always available for you to talk to if you need any help or guidance. We also offer free site visits and free, no-obligation quotations.

Why do fire alarms need to be serviced?

Regular servicing of fire alarms is a legal requirement under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. It also ensures a fire alarm system is always working effectively – without it, the first you might know of a problem is when it doesn’t alert you to the presence of smoke or fire.

What work does an engineer carry out on a visit?

When our engineers carry out servicing on your fire alarms, they will conduct a number of tests and checks, including the general condition of all alarms and systems, the sound levels and making sure that the back-up battery is operational. Once the checks have been completed, we will highlight any areas of concern and provide a quote for any necessary work, issue your certificate of compliance and record the results of all tests.

Does Scutum South East offer annual servicing contracts?

Whether you want to set up annual contracts or just a one-off visit, our engineers can provide the expert and experienced help you need, together with an honest appraisal of the state of your existing alarm system.

Is Scutum South East accredited for fire alarm maintenance?

We have accreditations from major fire safety bodies and organisations in the UK, including the British Fire Consortium, British Approvals for Fire Equipment (BAFE) and the Fire Industry Association (FIA).

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I would recommend Scutum South East as they provide a great service to Euro Car Parts. Both Tim and Val are extremely efficient

I would recommend Scutum South East as they provide a great service to Euro Car Parts. Both Tim and Val are extremely efficient and helpful with any query I may go to them with.

Overall, I have never had an issue with Scutum South East, and find their service quick and hassle-free. Finally, customer service is boundless. They respond to emails within a few hours, and go above and beyond to make sure that I am kept in the know of attendance dates, quotes and more.

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With their expert knowledge in the fire protection industry, Ping Pong as the client has always felt valued and secure.

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