How to Conduct Your Weekly Fire Alarm Test

Weekly fire alarm tests are essential for ensuring your fire detection and alarm system is operational. Follow these steps to perform a thorough test:

Notify Occupants: Let everyone in the building know about the test to avoid panic or confusion.
Disable Notifications: Temporarily turn off automatic alerts to emergency services to prevent false alarms.
Test Different Zones: Activate a manual call point or detector in a different zone each week to ensure full system coverage over time.
Verify Alarm Sounders: Check that alarm sounders are audible throughout the building.
Inspect Control Panels: Ensure there are no faults or issues displayed on the fire alarm control panel.
Log the Test: Record the date, time, and results of your test in your fire safety logbook, noting any issues for immediate action.

Fire Alarm Maintenance & Emergency Lighting Testing

Regular maintenance is critical for the reliability and longevity of your fire safety systems. In addition to weekly fire alarm tests, we recommend:

Quarterly and Annual Fire Alarm Maintenance: Professional inspections to ensure your system complies with BS 5839.
Emergency Lighting Testing: Verify your emergency lights function correctly during power failures to guide occupants to safety.
Smoke Detector Cleaning: Remove dust and debris to maintain sensitivity and effectiveness.

Let Falcon Electronics handle your fire alarm and emergency lighting maintenance, ensuring full compliance with UK regulations.

Free Fire Alarm Logbook

Keep track of your fire safety activities with our free fire alarm logbook. It’s an essential tool to ensure compliance with BS 5839 and maintain accurate records of weekly fire alarm tests, maintenance, and inspections.

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Get a Maintenance Package Starting from £50/Week per Site

Falcon Electronics offers cost-effective maintenance packages tailored to your needs. Starting at just £50 per week per site, our packages include weekly fire alarm tests, emergency lighting inspections, and full system maintenance.

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