Fire alarm regulations for business owners

As a business owner, it is imperative that you keep your premises safe and secure at all times. This includes keeping your fire alarm systems maintained and up to date.

Ultimately, there are a number of different regulations you have to adhere to by law, including health and safety considerations, valid insurance requirements and industry specific guidelines. As a result, keeping on top of these regulations should be a priority for any business owner.

All Security Solutions are one of the leading specialists in fire alarm installation in London. They have worked with businesses across a wide range of sectors and industries to ensure that their fire alarm systems meet all the necessary regulations and have vast experience supporting our clients at every stage of this process. This blog outlines the important things to note when it comes to fire alarm regulations, and what you can do to ensure you are on top of them.

Check and test your fire alarms on a regular basis

One of the most important factors when it comes to fire alarm systems is to ensure that they are regularly checked to make sure they are working correctly and efficiently. It can be easy to forget to do this and it can frequently fall to the bottom of the list, however it is vitally important – imagine if the worst should happen and the first alarm system did not sound. It could cause a huge loss in goods and money for the business, and also runs the risk of posing a threat to human life.

In fact, a business owner should check their fire alarm controls for faults on a daily basis, according to the National Fire Alarm Regulations. This should also include checking that the sound of the fire alarm is clear and that the panel receives a signal. Scheduling regular fire alarm inspection services ensures that systems remain compliant, reliable, and ready to perform in the event of an emergency.

Ensure that you have the right fire alarm fitted to suit certain regulations

Depending on what sector or industry you are in, you should double check that you have the correct fire alarm system fitted to meet particular regulations. There are a number of different fire alarms available on the market therefore it is recommended that you work with specialists, such as All Security Solutions, to ensure that you have the correct system in place.

Get your first alarm regularly serviced

Just like our cars, it’s important to get your fire alarm system regularly serviced to ensure that it is operating at maximum safety standards. This should be carried out by a fully qualified expert, such as one of the team at All Security Solutions, and must be recorded in your fire alarm log. Ideally a fire alarm service should take place at least once a year.

As the leading experts for fire alarm systems in London, All Security Solutions has vast experience working with businesses across a wide range of different premises, industries and sectors.