Fire Alarm − Installation, Fire Alarm Testing and Fire Alarm Commissioning

Early detection of a fire can save lives and reduce damage to both commercial and residential buildings. It is essential to have fire alarms in place, and the more effective the fire alarm systems the greater chance of detecting and dealing with a fire before its too late. Bunclody Engineering have years of experience with fire alarm installations, fire alarm testing and fire alarm commissioning.

As well as having the fire alarm systems in place it is equally as important to have the fire alarms tested and commissioned.

Fire Alarm Installations

Bunclody Engineering can survey a building at any stage of development and advise on and carry out the most effective fire alarm installation which adhere to the IS3218 code of practice.

For fire alarm installations in public areas Bunclody Electrical is certified for fire alarm installation, fire alarm testing and fire alarm commissioning.

For fire alarm installations in non-public applications we install conventional fire alarm systems with all the necessary support to comply with regulations.

After a fire alarm installation Bunclody Electrical will provide staff training and maintenance contract to ensure that your fire alarm system is functioning correctly.

Fire Alarm Testing and Commissioning

It is recommended that any fire alarm system is maintained and regularly checked, to ensure that it will perform to its optimum level in the event of a fire.

Bunclody Electrical can provide fire alarm testing and fire alarm commissioning to existing systems.

IS3218 lists the fire alarm testing and maintenance schedule that is required:

• Daily Inspection: Check that the charger indicator shows. Inspect for any fault indicator showing or sounder operating. Inform the designated responsible person of any fault.
• Weekly test: Operate a call point or detector to test the system. Ensure that all indicators show by resetting according to the instructions provided with the panel and check that the internal sounder operates. Check that the sounders operate. Reset the fire alarm panel. Each week choose a different zone in rotation, so that way all call points are tested in rotation. Check all call points and detectors and ensure that none are obstructed in any way. Enter results of test into log book.
• Quarterly test: Check all previous log book entries and clarify that any remedial action has been taken. Check the battery and its connections. Operate a call point or detector in each zone to test the fire alarm as per above. Remove mains supply and check that the battery is capable of supplying the alarm sounders.
• Annual test: Carry out test as detailed above. Additional test all detectors and call points and check for operation.
• Every 2-3 years: Clean smoke detectors to ensure correct operation and freedom from false alarms.
• Every 4 years: Replace sealed lead acid batteries.

Bunclody Electrical can assist with implementing proper regular fire alarm testing and will provide staff training and maintenance contract to ensure that your fire alarm system is functioning correctly.