Has your fire alarm battery been tested recently ? All fire alarms systems have some sort of backup power to maintain alarm functionality if for any reason the mains power fails. For most systems this reserve power would be provided by a backup battery.
For all fire alarm systems it is imperative that the backup battery is tested during routine maintenance.
Operators and owners of non domestic premises have a duty under the Health & Safety at work Act 1974 to provide a safe place of work. In practice this means that all non domestic premises should have a working fire alarm system which is being properly maintained. Morgan Fire can provide design and installation services together with an appropriate ongoing maintenance schedule.
British Standard BS5839 sets out the code of practice for design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of systems in non domestic premises. Section 25.4 states that the following recommendations are applicable:
- The standby supply should comprise of a secondary (rechargeable) battery with an automatic charger,
- The battery should be of the type having a life of at least four years under the conditions of use likely to be experienced in the fire detection and fire alarm system.
