On a weekly basis, the fire alarm system should be tested from a different call point each week, taken in turn, ensuring that all equipment attached to the alarm activates (such as sounders, smoke vents, disabled equipment). Also check that any doors fitted with automatic releases are activated by automatic fire detection and alarm system, and that all lifts return to the ground floor.

Visually check the fire alarm system’s panel daily to ensure that no faults are indicated. The panel should be showing that all indicators are ‘normal’. Any emergency whistles, gongs and air horns should be in place, and smoke alarms should be visually checked for damage. Make sure you check that previous faults have been rectified.

Any previous faults identified need to have been acknowledged and logged as resolved.