Fire safety - existing specialised housing and similar premises: practical guidance

Guidance for those who are responsible for specialised housing and for those who provide care and support in such premises.


Annex 8: Testing and Maintenance

Fire Safety Measure Weekly Monthly 6-monthly Annually Other
Emergency Lighting Test Service (discharge test)
Smoke Ventilation (excluding those for means of escape) AOV / OV manual control test AOV interface test Service of smoke extract/ pressurisation systems
Fire Extinguishers Visual check Service
Fire Detection and Alarm Systems (BS 5839-1) Manual Call Point test Service
Smoke and Heat Alarms within private accommodation (BS5839-6 compliant) Test*
Fire Dampers Service (spring operated type) Service (fusible link type) every 2 years
Suppression (BS 9251) Service
Rising Fire Mains Inspection Pressure Test
Firefighters Lifts Inspection Service
Fire Doors Inspection
Fire Separation Annual check of roof space Flats checked when vacant
External Escape Stairs 3 year structural survey

*BS5839-6 advises testing Grade A systems weekly and all others at least monthly. Weekly testing is recommended where possible.

See Chapter 6 for more information.

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