Fire Extinguisher and Alarm Maintenance

FTS Safety Solutions deliver a Fire Extinguisher Testing service in association with a Fire company who specialise in all types of fire alarm systems, fire extinguishers, fire detection, automatic extinguishing systems, FM200 and Co2, and are a British Standard approved company of assessed capability and have third party accreditation in compliance with the BAFE scheme.

Fire Extinguisher Testing

Fire Extinguisher Testing is essential as the Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations 1997 (as amended in 1999) requires virtually all employers to carry out a fire risk assessment of their workspace in order to identify, reduce or eliminate any fire hazards that may be found in that workspace. Fire Extinguisher Testing is not only essential but is also a legal requirement, even if a fire certificate has been issued for the premises. The law also requires employers to allocate a member of staff to deal with enforcing and protecting Health and Safety issues; this includes all fire extinguishers and their servicing / testing.

It is recommended that fire extinguishers must be independently tested on a yearly basis to avoid any problems with the equipment and to ensure that all devices will operate safely in the event of fire.

The service is priced per unit and, as with PAT Testing, there are no hidden extras. Contact us for more details about our competitive pricing.

Why Change Suppliers?

FTS Safety Solutions are striving to create one-contract package of electrical inspection and testing services available to companies and can offer Fire Extinguisher Testing as part of that package of services. This helps you take the hassle out of using various contractors for your different servicing and testing needs.

And you won’t just be saving money! Imagine being able to have all your yearly services looked after under one roof with one point of contact and one great level of service.Our dedicated and skilled staff will only be too pleased to answer any queries you may have either on Fire Extinguisher testing or on any other electrical testing service we can help you with.

Fire Alarm Testing

A correctly designed and working fire alarm system will give enough warning to save lives and hopefully allow fire fighters enough time to limit property damage. Periodic testing, backed up by regular user checks will ensure that the system is always protecting people and property. Over time, smoke detectors become less sensitive, standby batteries in control panels become weak and general faults can develop.

The sensitivity of detectors on a poorly maintained or neglected fire alarm system may result in the system not going into alarm condition should a fire develop, that could be deadly. Regular checks are an essential part of fire alarm system maintenance. Periodic testing of fire alarm systems is a requirement for a local authority fire certificate.

What kind of tests are carried out?

All smoke and heat detectors will be tested for functionality. Bells and sounders will be operated and assessed to ensure that they provide sufficient sound levels in all areas. Fire panels, their batteries and all cable joints where accessible will be checked for integrity and functionality. 

What happens after the testing is finished?

When all the testing is completed you will receive a full report on the condition of your installation which will detail the following:

• Asset Register (inventory of all items tested, together with locations)
• Test Data (results of tests carried out on all luminaires)
• Detailed instructions regarding interim testing requirements and method of achieving them)
• Log Book (a document to record all interim routine tests and any remedial actions required and subsequently taken)