The fire alarm was installed, tested — and then forgotten. This happens often, and that is exactly why systems nobody has maintained for years fail when it matters most. Here is why maintenance is needed and how it works.
Why the system needs maintenance
A fire protection system only works when all of its parts are in working order. Over time, detectors get dusty, backup batteries lose capacity, and refurbishment work can damage the wiring. A faulty alarm will not warn you of a fire — and during an inspection it counts as a violation.
What is checked during maintenance
- Detectors — whether they respond to smoke, heat or a button press, and whether they are dirty.
- Control panel — whether it receives signals and controls the system correctly.
- Backup power — the condition of the batteries, so that the system works even during a power cut.
- Warning devices — sirens and illuminated signs.
- Wiring — the integrity of cables and connections.
- Signal transmission to the monitoring station — if the system is connected to fire monitoring.
The results are recorded in a work completion certificate and the maintenance log.
How often maintenance is needed
The frequency is set by the equipment manufacturer’s requirements and the regulations. A maintenance procedure and schedule are drawn up for each property, so that no part of the system is overlooked.
Who is allowed to carry out maintenance
Fire protection systems must be maintained by a licensed company. Kodeks Bezpeky carries out fire protection work under a licence from the State Emergency Service of Ukraine.
Documents for inspections
During fire safety inspections, inspectors usually want to know whether the system works and whether it is maintained. Work completion certificates and the maintenance log show that the system is under control.
Was the system installed by another company?
That is not a problem. After a survey and a functional check, we take the system into scheduled maintenance. If needed, we connect it to our own 24/7 fire monitoring station.
We maintain fire alarms, fire warning and evacuation control systems, fire water supply, lightning protection, fire extinguishers and other fire protection systems. Learn more on the fire systems maintenance page. No system yet? We will install a turnkey fire alarm system. Send a request — we will survey your property and prepare a maintenance quote.