How often should you check your fire alarm system?

Fire alarm system inspections are essential to ensure that the system is operating effectively and ready to alert in the event of an emergency. The frequency of inspections will depend on several factors, such as the size of the building, the type of building, the activities carried out within the building, and the requirements of the relevant authorities.

General Inspection Frequency
In general, a fire alarm system should be inspected at least once a month and a detailed inspection by a professional once a year.

Monthly review:

• Check the alarm: Check the siren, flashing lights, and other signals to ensure they are functioning properly.
• Check the power supply: Check the battery and backup power supply.
• Check the cleanliness of the equipment: Clean the sensors and equipment.
• Check the location of the equipment: Check that the equipment is still in its original position and there are no obstacles.

• Thorough system inspection: The expert will perform a full system test, including the operation of all sensors.
• Record inspection results: Record the inspection results as evidence.
• Replace defective equipment: Replace defective or expired equipment.

• Size and complexity of the system: Large and complex systems may require more frequent inspections.
• Laws and regulations: Relevant authorities, such as municipalities, may have requirements for inspection frequency.
• Type of building: Buildings used for chemical production or storage may require more frequent inspections.
• History of incidents: If the building has had a fire, the inspection frequency may need to be increased.

• Alarm: Check if the siren, flashing lights and other signals work properly.
• Sensor: Check if all sensors are clean and unobstructed.
• Battery: Check the battery life and replace it when it reaches its limit.
• Wiring: Check if the wiring is broken or damaged.
• Control cabinet: Check if the control cabinet is working properly and there are no abnormal signals.

• For safety: Regular system inspections ensure that the system is operating efficiently and can provide timely warnings in the event of an emergency.
• For damage prevention: Detecting and fixing potential problems before they become major problems can reduce the damage caused by a fire.
• For legal compliance: Regular system inspections are a way to comply with applicable laws and regulations.