


If this recommendation is not implemented, it should be considered that the system is no longer compliant with this part of BS 5839.” - BS 5839-1 Clause 45.3 (Recommendations for periodic inspection and test of the system). The period between successive inspection and servicing visits should not exceed six months. “The recommendations in this clause should be carried out by a competent person (see 3.12). BS 5839-1 outlines multiple recommendations for inspecting and testing these systems that all BAFE SP203-1 Registered Organisations will be following.

For fire detection and alarm systems it is recommended a service by a competent provider is carried out every 6 months to comply with BS 5839-1 (the British Standard for fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings in non-domestic premises).
