How often should fire alarms be tested and serviced?

BS 5839 requires weekly alarm tests (pressing a different call point each week) and a full professional service at least every 6 months.

What does a fire alarm service include?

A full BS 5839 service includes testing every detection device and call point, checking all sounders and beacons, inspecting and testing the control panel.

MC Fire & Security engineer testing a smoke detector with SOLO pole — annual BS-5839 service

Fire & Security Maintenance Contracts in Cornwall

Installing a fire alarm or security system is only the start. Without regular maintenance, your systems degrade, your compliance lapses, and your insurance could be void when you need it most. MC Fire and Security offers fire alarm maintenance and security system servicing packages across Cornwall — keeping your equipment working, your records up to date, and your building compliant with British Standards.

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What changes when we take over your system

MC Fire & Security logbook sticker and branded keyholder tag — fire alarm takeover — Branded logbook sticker, keyholder tag, full system test on day one.

Inside a fire alarm panel — battery and circuit board during MC Fire & Security service — We open every panel and verify battery condition + signalling integrity.

SOLO smoke detector test pole — fire alarm testing tool used by MC Fire & Security — BS-5839-compliant testing of every detector, sounder, and call point.

Fire alarm detector testing during maintenance visit

What's Included in a Maintenance Package

Mitch services every type of system MC Fire installs — and systems installed by other companies too. If it's in your building and it needs maintaining, we'll take it on.

Fire alarm servicing (BS 5839):

6-monthly inspection and test of all detection devices, sounders, and call points
Control panel check and battery test
Logbook update and compliance certificate
Fault identification and repair recommendations