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Fire alarm testing & servicing

Periodic inspection and servicing of fire detection and alarm systems, weekly test support, certificates and remedial works for commercial premises, HMOs and residential blocks.

Your fire alarm duties

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires the responsible person to maintain fire safety systems in efficient working order. BS 5839-1 (non-domestic) and BS 5839-6 (domestic and HMO) set out how systems should be designed, tested and serviced. The system category and your fire risk assessment decide what is appropriate.

Recommended testing regime

CheckFrequencyWho
Manual call point testWeekly, rotating through call pointsResponsible person or staff
Periodic inspection and servicingAt intervals not exceeding 6 monthsCompetent engineer
Grade D domestic/HMO alarmsRegular user testing plus periodic checksLandlord or engineer

Fire alarm servicing prices

System sizeRoutine service
1–4 zonesfrom £150
5–12 zonesfrom £280
13+ zones / networkedfrom £480

Urgent same-week callouts are charged at a higher rate. Use the fire alarm calculator for an instant figure.

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FAQ

Fire alarm testing: frequently asked questions

How often should a fire alarm be serviced?

BS 5839-1 recommends periodic inspection and servicing by a competent person at intervals not exceeding six months, with weekly call point tests by the user.

Do landlords need fire alarm testing?

Landlords must fit smoke alarms on every storey and carbon monoxide alarms where required, and check they work at the start of each tenancy. HMOs and blocks often have larger systems that need professional servicing.

What fire alarm category do I need?

The category (M, L1–L5, P1 or P2) is chosen from the fire risk assessment. Our guide to BS 5839-1 categories explains each one.

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