Quadnet / Duonet Repeater Panel User Guide
User Responsibilities
Introduction
The responsible person is required under BS5839 to undertake certain tasks with respect to the
testing and maintenance of the fire alarm system. The responsible person should also ensure that
written procedures are in place for the actions to be taken by the occupants in a fire condition, and
that staff required to operate the system have received adequate training. In a small building the fire
procedures can be quite simple, but when larger premises are involved the fire procedures can
become more complex and may involve the appointment of fire wardens, reporting procedures,
various assembly points, etc.
The responsible person is also required to liaise with the building maintenance personnel to ensure
that their work does not impair or otherwise affect the operation of the fire alarm system, and to
ensure that a clear space is maintained in the vicinity of detectors, and call points remain unobstructed
and conspicuous.
Routine Testing
For details on routine testing see the Quadnet Control Panel User Guide or the Duonet Control Panel
User Guide.
Any defects should be recorded in the log book and reported to the responsible person. A certificate of
testing should also be completed and given to the responsible person.
Action by the user following a fault
When a fault is reported by the repeater panel, the user should note all illuminated LEDs and
messages displayed, and the circumstances at the time the fault occurred, and report to the servicing
company.
The service company will be able to advise if the system is still able to respond to a fire alarm or
whether extra vigilance should be observed until the fault is rectified. Faults should not be left
unreported.
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