Why Every Commercial Premises Needs Regular Fire Alarm Maintenance
A fire alarm system is one of the most critical pieces of life-safety equipment in any commercial building.
However, even a well-installed system can develop faults over time if it isn’t properly maintained.
For businesses across Scotland, routine servicing is essential to keep people safe and ensure compliance with
UK fire regulations.
Why maintenance matters
Smoke detectors become contaminated, wiring can deteriorate, batteries naturally degrade and panels may develop
internal faults. Without testing, these issues often go unnoticed until the system fails to activate during an incident.
What a proper fire alarm service includes
- Testing and timing of all detectors
- Inspection of panels, wiring and sounders
- Checking battery health and backup supply
- Review of logs and fault history
- Clear service report with recommendations
Stay compliant and protected
British Standard BS5839-1 recommends that commercial fire alarm systems are serviced at least
twice per year. This ensures your system performs correctly and keeps your business compliant with insurance
and legal requirements.
If your fire alarm hasn’t been serviced recently, now is the time to act.
Book a commercial fire alarm service today.
