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2.0 User Responsibilities
The registered owner of the fire alarm system has specific responsibilities regarding the
installation, testing and maintenance of the fire alarm system.
BS5839 Pt 1: 2002 states that the owner of the fire alarm system must appoint a single,
named person to supervise all matters regarding the fire alarm system.
Below is a brief summary of the responsibilities expected of the appointed person.
Important Note:
It is advised that a full copy of BS5839 Pt 1: 2002 is obtained and thoroughly read and
understood.
2.1 Requirements of the Appointed Responsible Person
• Ensure the that the fire alarm equipment is checked at least once every 24 hours to
ensure there are no faults on the system. Report any faults to the site maintenance
manager.
• Ensure that arrangements are in place for correct testing of the fire alarm system (as
specified in BS5839 Pt 1 : 2002 Section 6. Summarised in section 3.0 of this document.
• Ensure that the system log book is kept up to date and is available for inspection by
any authorised person when required. An example log book is included in appendix 15.0
of this document.
• Ensure that all occupants of the protected premises are trained how to use the system
properly and that they are aware of what action to take in the event of an alarm.
• Ensure that false alarms are minimised.
• Ensure all detectors and manual call points remain un-obstructed. Detectors must have at
least 500mm clear space preserved in all directions around them.
• Ensure that six spare manual call point frangible elements (glass fronts) and appropriate
fitting tools are available as replacements for use in the event a manual call point is
activated.
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