Maintain a dependable warning system
Defined testing intervals
We clarify weekly, monthly and six-monthly duties to prevent missed checks.
Organised site attendance
We plan access to panels and devices around your occupied premises.
Traceable maintenance records
Documented findings give you a clear history of tests, faults and follow-up.
Find alarm faults before they're relied on
Your fire alarm needs to detect an incident, warn occupants and respond when a call point is used. Routine checks help identify faults that could affect those functions. We support commercial premises and schools with organised fire alarm maintenance based on BS 5839-1. Weekly call-point testing gives site staff a regular way to confirm alarm operation, while monthly checks cover broader system requirements. These user checks sit alongside professional inspection and servicing every six months. We help you understand the difference between each interval, so routine staff activity doesn't become confused with the detailed servicing the system also needs.
Keep servicing organised and documented
Before attendance, we confirm the system information and arrange access to the control equipment and relevant devices. During the visit, we review system condition, perform functional checks and investigate visible or reported faults within the booked scope. We then record our findings so the person managing the building has a clear maintenance history. A planned six-monthly schedule makes future visits easier to track and helps you respond to issues in an orderly way. For occupied or access-controlled sites, advance planning also lets us agree suitable working periods and notify the people who need to know about testing.
Frequently asked questions
Is a weekly alarm test the same as professional servicing?
No. A weekly test usually checks a different manual call point in rotation and confirms that the alarm operates. Professional servicing is a more detailed scheduled inspection carried out every six months in line with the maintenance programme.
What access will the engineer need?
We need suitable access to the control panel and the devices included in the visit. Please identify locked rooms, high-security areas or occupied spaces in advance. Any alarm monitoring arrangements should also be considered before testing begins.
What happens if the alarm has a known fault?
Tell us about displayed or recurring faults when you enquire, including any available system details. We can include investigation within the agreed scope and record what we find. Further repair requirements will depend on the fault and system condition.