FPA
MAKING A NOISE
The Fire Protection Association advises on legislation
surrounding fire detection and alarm systems.
I
t is a requirement by law
that fire detection and alarm
systems are maintained in good
working order. Government
guidance on who is responsible
refers to the person who has
day-to-day control of the premises,
this could be the employer, manager or
business owner
Proven consequences if no
maintenance is carried out could lead to
a) the system not working, therefore no
alarm is raised and possibly a delayed
FR&S response, b) false alarms,
occupants become complacent or
insurance can become null and void.
The maintenance engineer should work
with the premises manager to ensure they
understand their role and responsibility in
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the maintenance, inspection and recording
of compliant systems.
Recognised standard
One of the FPA’s
training rooms at its
Moreton in Marsh
HQ featuring a wide
selection of fire
saftey equipment.
Security & Fire Safety
BS5839-1 is the recognised standard for
fire detection and alarm servicing in the
UK. The FPA’s five day course is designed
for those in the fire detection and alarms
industry who require a comprehensive
understanding of systems and legislation
as well as practical guidance in carrying
out installation, commission and
maintenance of systems. The course is
suitable for the apprentice fire alarm
engineers, sellers and estimators,
designers, premises managers and
those fire wardens/marshalls who
require a greater understanding of fire
alarms. It is also a great refresher for
time served engineers.
The first day of this course will cover
the fundamentals of fire detection,
alarm systems and the legal framework.
Then, using our workshop facilities, a
combination of live demonstrations and
hands-on experience you will learn cable
installation, testing and panel connections.
We then look at hands-on training for the
commissioning and control panel functions
and maintenance of systems. The final
day of the course will focus on emergency
lighting, legislation and standards. We will
look at LEDs, way lighting, addressable
central battery systems, self-contained,
non-maintained and signage.
For further information visit:
www.thefpa.co.uk