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Fire Alarm Testing

Fire alarm systems need regular inspection and testing to help ensure they remain operational and faults are identified.

Prolec provides fire alarm testing and inspection for commercial premises across London and the South East as part of our wider electrical testing and compliance services.

Our experienced engineers work around your operational requirements, clearly document the testing carried out and report any faults or issues requiring attention.

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What is fire alarm testing and when is it required?

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires the responsible person to ensure relevant fire safety equipment and systems are subject to a suitable system of maintenance and kept in efficient working order and good repair.

BS 5839-1 provides recommendations for the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire detection and alarm systems in non-domestic premises.

Under the current BS 5839-1:2025 standard, periodic inspection and servicing should take place between five and seven months after the previous service visit, with the testing programme covering the relevant devices across the required period.

Routine weekly call-point testing is normally carried out by the building’s own team rather than an external contractor.

The exact requirements will depend on the fire alarm system and the premises, so the appropriate scope should always be established before work begins.

What our fire alarm testing includes

We provide agreed fire alarm testing and inspection for commercial premises, working with your team to understand the system, site and scope required.

Depending on the requirements, this can include:

  • Testing and inspection of agreed fire alarm system components
  •  Identification of faults or issues requiring attention
  • Clear records of the testing carried out
  • Practical recommendations on any next steps
  • Testing planned around the operational requirements of the site

Where further specialist servicing, certification or remedial work is required, we’ll make this clear and advise on the appropriate next steps.

Why Prolec

Experienced commercial engineers

Our engineers are accustomed to working across a wide range of commercial environments, including live and occupied sites where careful planning and professional delivery matter.

Clear reporting

We provide clear documentation of the testing carried out, what we’ve found and anything that requires further attention.

Responsive support

If an issue is identified, we’ll explain what we’ve found and what needs to happen next. Where the work falls within our scope, we can discuss the appropriate remedial work with you.

Working around your operation

We understand that testing needs to fit around the people and activities within your building. We’ll work with your team to plan access and minimise unnecessary disruption.

FAQs

Straight answers to the most common questions about fire alarm testing.

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What types of premises do you carry out fire alarm testing in?

We work across a wide range of commercial environments, from offices and education facilities to data centres, financial institutions and other live and complex sites. We plan testing around the requirements of the building and the people using it.

Can testing be carried out around our operations?

Yes. We regularly work in live and occupied environments where access, security and disruption need to be carefully managed. We’ll agree the scope and access requirements with you before work begins.

What happens if you find a fault?

We’ll clearly identify and report the issue and explain the recommended next step. Where remedial work falls within our scope, we can discuss this with you; where specialist support is required, we’ll make that clear.

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