The UL certificate is the alarm company's declaration that an alarm system is installed, serviced, maintained and monitored in compliance with applicable codes and standards.
How often does a fire alarm need to be tested in an HMO?
Large and higher-risk HMOs Monthly emergency lighting test Activate and confirm all emergency lights are working during routine management inspections. Six-monthly fire alarm service Carried out by a competent professional (eg a specialist alarm engineer under a maintenance contract).
Do you need qualifications to install fire alarms?
According to NFPA 72, qualified fire alarm service personnel must meet one or more of the following: Factory trained and certified for the specific type and brand of system serviced. Certified by a nationally recognized certification organization acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction.
Who can test fire alarm systems?
NFPA 72 14.2. 3.3 states that, “Inspection testing or maintenance shall be permitted to be done by the building or system owner or a person or organization other than the building or system owner if conducted under a written contract.”
What is the legal requirement for fire alarm testing?
Control equipment must be checked weekly to verify that the fire alarm system is in normal condition. This includes visually inspecting the fuses, LEDs, power supply, and checking for trouble signals. Batteries must be inspected on a monthly or semiannual basis (depending on type) for corrosion or leakage.
Can an electrician test fire alarms?
However, in some states, depending on the complexity of the system, a licensed electrician should have the knowledge and experience to test a fire alarm system. This would also include the electrician that is the superintendent in one or a group of apartment buildings.
Is fire alarm servicing a legal requirement?
Testing and maintenance by a competent person BS 5839 states that all the detectors, call points, panels, and circuits must be tested every six months by a competent person with specialist knowledge of fire alarm systems and smoke detectors.
What qualifications do I need to test fire alarms?
- Factory trained and certified for the specific type and brand of system serviced.
- Certified by a nationally recognized certification organization acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction.