Fire Alarm Certificate · FAC
Inspection and certification of fire detection and alarm systems.
Fire detection and alarm systems in HMOs, blocks of flats and commercial premises must be maintained in efficient working order under the Fire Safety Order 2005, with servicing carried out to the relevant parts of BS 5839.
A Fire Alarm Certificate evidences that the system has been inspected, tested and confirmed operational - a routine requirement of managing agents and insurers.
HomeCert tests, services and certifies fire alarm systems, and can integrate this with your Fire Risk Assessment and emergency lighting checks for a single compliance visit.
Applies to
HMOs, blocks and commercial premises with alarm systems
How often
Typically every 6 months (system dependent)
The regulation
BS 5839 servicing under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
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