tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7859523803082004839.post-10930439442321628492007-11-14T16:03:00.000Z2007-11-14T16:27:05.975Z<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.assured-ltd.co.uk/graphics/intruderalarms.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 143px; height: 146px;" src="http://www.assured-ltd.co.uk/graphics/intruderalarms.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />In an emergency, your fire alarm system could save lives, property and potentially keep you in business.<br /><br />As described in our last post, alarms can commonly be tested wrongly, leaving you vulnerable in the event of fire.<br /><br />Here are some tips we would recommend you follow to ensure your alarm works when you need it:<br /><br />1. Every week a break glass call point should be operated during normal working hours &amp; the results recorded. A different call point to be tested each week, there is no maximum period for this e.g. 150 call points would take 150 weeks<br /><br />2. Any occupants should report any poor audibility of sounders<br /><br />3. Systems with staged evacuation or alert should be run through their full procedure, e.g. - test, alert &amp; evacuation<br /><br />4. In premises with shift patterns or out of normal working hours then a separate test should be made available once a month<br /><br />5. Voice alarms should be tested in accordance with BS5839-8<br /><br />6. Ensure that for monitored systems that the fire alarm &amp; reset signal was received at the Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC)<br /><br />To discuss your fire and security requirements in detail, please contact us or visit us <a href="http://www.assured-ltd.co.uk/">online</a>.<br /><br />Visit our <a href="http://www.assured-ltd.co.uk/resources.html">resources page</a> for independent information relating to fire safety.Administratornoreply@blogger.com