Fire Alarm Servicing

Scheduled maintenance and service of any fire alarm system is essential to ensure the system remains effective and problem free at all times. We would recommend having a service agreement for your fire alarm system, in order to comply with the IS3218 Standards and to meet your insurance and employer obligations.
A nominated person on the premises can normally carry out weekly testing. More thorough testing must be carried out periodically by a skilled fire alarm technician. This normally consists of four visits a year.

Photain Fire provide a 24 hour, 365 days a year emergency callout facility for all our clients with trained engineers available to provide technical support, and when necessary, attend site to carry out the rectification of any problems.
Service and maintenance packages designed to meet the relevant regulations and normally consist of comprehensive and non-comprehensive cover however, we are happy to discuss your requirements and arrange an agreement to suit your particular needs.

1 Check system visually for obstructions, mechanical damage/defects, shortcomings in protection (especially due to building alterations and changes of room usage within the premises).
2 Check fire alarm panel(s) and power supply units for correct mains/charge/ battery voltages, integrity of all fuses. correct operation of all controls (switches, push buttons etc.)
3 Simulate faults (mains/charge failure, battery failure, zone faults, alarm sounder circuit faults, earth fault, etc. and check system for correct operation.
4 Test required amount of all manual call points (in rotation) and check system for correct operation.
5 Test 25% of all automatic fire detectors (heat, smoke, beam, flame, air sample) in rotation and check system for correct operation.
6 Test all fire alarm sounders (bells, sirens, electronic sounders) and ancillary equipment (xenon beacons, door holders, door releases, shut-down relays, repeat panels, etc.) For correct operation under “fire” conditions.
7 Check that there are at least one of each of the following keys on site: test, panel, etc.
8 Complete a report document which details results of the tests, together with details of any corrective action undertaken I to be undertaken and I or recommended.
9 Report findings to the responsible person on site. Make the appropriate entry in the fire alarm log book.

IS3218:2009 Owner / Occupier obligations

Irish Standard 3218:2009 now places an onus on the owner/occupier of a building to ensure that the Fire Alarm system is serviced and maintained.
Section 8.1.1.1 states “the person having control over the premises shall ensure that work necessary to maintain the system is carried out” and 8.2.1 recommends that “normally an agreement should be made with a competent contractor or competent in- house resource for regular servicing”
Section 8.2.1 further states “Servicing shall be undertaken following the commissioning of installation whether the premises are occupied or not. The requirement for servicing is a statutory requirement and independent of any obligations of the installer under defects liability”

Contact us with details of your system and requirements and we will be pleased to offer you a free quotation for a service and maintenance agreement to keep your system in full working order.