Fire alarm systems can be installed and maintained by L W Cole Electrical Services team at your business, as well as periodic inspections and tests of all fire alarm equipment to keep your building and its occupants safe from any fire risk.
The current UK fire alarm regulations stipulate that all business premises must be equipped with appropriate fire detection systems. In the event of a fire being detected, it is essential that all occupants can be adequately warned so that they can leave the area.
Electric inspection reports, or EICRs, are crucial and in-depth assessments of any equipment that has the potential to fall victim to deterioration or compromise.
In order to keep businesses and residential properties safe and secure, fire alarm equipment must be installed and tested regularly.
There are strict guidelines in place to protect buildings and occupants, and these guidelines can be found through your qualified and accredited fire safety provider – every 6 months, fire alarms should be inspected and serviced.
To make sure all the systems are fully functional, it is also a good idea to designate a member of staff to conduct weekly fire drills.
In accordance with the law, fire alarms should be inspected weekly with annual inspections taking place every six months. A fixed wire test of your fire alarm equipment is essential to ensure the system is fully functional and that all occupants are familiar with the alarm sound in the event of an emergency.
There are over 20,000 fires caused by electricity every year, sadly there are 46 deaths and 2,469 injuries every year. Over £100 million worth of damage was caused to private property by electrical fires in 2014. (Figures taken from electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk)
