What to check
- system type and design information.
- premises risk and occupancy.
- previous defects and unwanted activations.
- specified routine checks and competent servicing.
Plan the next decision
Record the maintenance basis used for the actual premises. If records or design information are missing, establish them rather than inventing a date.
Define the person who can authorise work, the access conditions and the outcome required. Where the subject affects safety, security or compliance, use the competent assessment and premises-specific information required for that system.
Records and follow-up
Keep the instruction, findings, action taken, completion evidence and any open recommendation with its owner and due date.
Related work
Use the relevant commercial route, browse maintenance and contact the responsible business with the site-specific requirement.
Source
See current official guidance. Apply it to the actual premises and recheck current requirements before relying on time-sensitive details.
Frequently asked questions
Is a brief function check the same as a duration test?
No. They check different aspects of the system. Ask the competent provider to explain the testing programme and records appropriate to the installation.
What should happen when a light fails?
Record its location and the fault, inform the responsible person and arrange appropriate action. Include the repair and subsequent check in the system record.
