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3.0 Routine Testing of the System
Recommendations for testing of the system are detailed in BS5839 Part 1: 2017 ( section 6 )
The routine testing is briefly detailed below.
3.1 Daily Inspection
• Check that the Supply Present indicator is illuminated.
• Check for any faults on the system and report these to the site maintenance manager.
3.2 Weekly Test
Perform the daily test recommended in 3.1 and;
During the test you may wish to temporarily place the zone to be tested into test mode
( consult section 14.9 )
• Perform an indicator test ( lamp test ) to check the integrity of the front panel indications, and
internal buzzer.
• Ensure no Manual Call Points or detectors are obstructed.
• Operate a Manual Call Point or detector during normal working hours to ensure the fire alarm
system operates correctly.
• A different Manual Call Point or detector on a different zone should be tested each week, in this
way all the devices on all the zones are tested.
• Ensure the system sounders are operational.
• Ensure the sounders are not operated for longer than 60 seconds during testing. The occupants
of the building can then distinguish genuine alarms.
3.3 Monthly Test
Perform the weekly test recommended in 3.2 and;
• If an automatic generator is used as part of the mains failure back-up system it should be started
up once each month by simulated failure of the normal power supply, and then run in this mode
for at least 1 hour.
• Visually inspect the stand-by batteries and their connections. Check that the batteries are capable
of supplying the alarm sounders.
3.4 Periodic Inspection
Perform the monthly test recommended in 3.3 and;
• Ensure the system event log is up to date and all entries are correct. Check that any faults noted
have been rectified.
It is important that during any periodic inspection of the system the CIE software version is inspected
and verified as being the most up to date. Any systems operating an old version must be updated and
tested by a competent person in accordance with the current British Standards BS5839, or equivalent
regional standards. The latest software and release notes are available freely via our website
(www.protec.co.uk) for the lifetime of the product.
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