SYSTEM 5000 FIRE ALARM
MAINTENANCE
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1.10 PREVENTATIVE 5 YEARLY MAINTENANCE
The following checks should be made:-
a) Carry out all annual checks.
b) Inform the responsible person that “x” number of batteries require to be replaced.
c) Replacement batteries are required in the following equipment;
i) All Radio Type Device Variants
ii) All Ancillary Control Equipment
iii) Controller RAM backup battery
d) Section 1.11 refers to recommended replacement battery requirements.
e) The responsible person should ensure that every 5 years (or more frequently if the
building electrical system is tested at shorter intervals) the installation should be tested
in accordance with the testing and inspection requirements of current IEE wiring
regulations. Any defect should be recorded in the log book and reported to the
responsible person, and action should be taken to correct it.
f) On completion of the work, a certificate of testing should be given to the
responsible person.