Fire Alarm Servicing

Comprehensive fire alarm solutions tailored for commercial environments.

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Fire Alarm Servicing and Maintenance

Fire alarm systems are the cornerstone of your building’s fire safety strategy, making proper maintenance essential. We adhere to the highest standards to support your commercial or industrial fire alarm requirements. Fire protection systems are a fundamental requirement in all buildings. Fire alarm systems, including smoke detectors, control panels, and fire alarm panels, must be subject to regular maintenance, testing and inspection to ensure reliable and effective
operation. It is essential that all buildings undertake regular and routine maintenance of their fire alarm systems to maintain safety standards and protection of occupants.

Our skilled engineers and technicians offer a complete fire alarm servicing and fire alarm maintenance package based in Shropshire and West Midlands, for all types of fire alarm systems. Our contracts are designed to ensure your alarms are always operating at their best, through fire alarm inspections and alarm systems maintenance providing you with reliable protection and ensuring you meet all legal obligations.

False alarms can erode your trust in your fire alarm system. Our trusted engineers and technicians will perform professional maintenance and can spot any faults in your alarm system. They will be able to fix issues and reduce the risk of false alarms, offering peace of mind.

Routined fire alarm servicing ensures systems activate promptly in the event of a fire, providing an early warning so occupants can evacuate safely and reducing the risk of injury or loss of life. It also supports a swift response from emergency services, helping limit the spread of fire and minimise damage. Regular alarm system testing helps identify faults in system components at an early stage, ensuring the system works properly and efficiently.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How often should a fire alarm system be serviced?

Fire alarm systems in non-domestic, commercial, or shared residential buildings in the UK should be serviced by a competent person at least every six months to comply with BS 5839 standards.

Can anyone service a fire alarm?

When servicing a fire alarm, it is essential that the person performing the service holds BAFE Accreditation and has specialist knowledge of fire detection. This is someone with the necessary training, experience, and knowledge to correctly maintain the system, which should be done once every six months. While simple weekly tests can be done by a designated staff member, professional servicing requires expert knowledge

How do you service a fire alarm?

Servicing a fire alarm involves weekly user testing by pressing the button, cleaning with a vacuum to remove dust, and replacing the battery when needed.

For commercial systems, a professional should perform quarterly or annual inspections to check sensors, sounders, control panels, and backup batteries.

What is included in a fire alarm service?

Fire alarm servicing includes comprehensive inspections and testing to check the
functionality of all system components to ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Initial system check – type of fire alarm, site layout, logbook, or service history.
Visual inspection- inspecting manual call points, sirens, smoke detectors, and control panel conditions.
Functional testing – Investigating if each system is working correctly
Battery and power testing
Inspecting logbook and records update – The engineer will record all tests, note any faults, and provide a servicing certificate

Key elements involve testing the main control panel, smoke/heat detectors, manual call points, sounders, and checking backup batteries. The process concludes with a documented report or certificate.

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PSES are industry leaders in premium electrical installations, delivering compliant, high-quality solutions for residential and commercial clients across Telford, Shropshire, Wolverhampton, Shrewsbury and surrounding West Midlands areas.