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Fire Detection & Alarm

Fire alarm commissioning

Pre-handover tests based on BS 5839-1 and NFPA 72 practice.

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Before power-up

  • Installation matches drawings; fire-resistant cable and metal fixings used
  • Insulation resistance, continuity, and earth tests done (devices disconnected)
  • Dedicated, labelled, secured mains supply
  • Batteries fitted and dated; capacity matches calculation

Devices

  • Every smoke detector tested with approved test smoke
  • Every heat detector tested with a heat tester (no naked flame)
  • Every manual call point operated with the test key
  • Sounder levels measured: 65 dB(A) general, 75 dB(A) at bedhead (or code values)
  • Visual alarm devices give the specified coverage
  • Every device shows the correct location text

System

  • Open, short, earth, mains, and battery faults all indicated
  • Loop isolators operate correctly
  • Every cause-and-effect line proven, including interfaces (doors, lifts, HVAC)
  • Signal received by the alarm receiving centre

Documentation

  • Design, installation, and commissioning certificates
  • As-built drawings, zone chart, and cause-and-effect matrix
  • Battery calculations and cable test results
  • Logbook issued; responsible person trained

Notes / defects

Technician signature

Client / supervisor signature

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