7 Reasons to Test & Inspect Fire Alarm System Regularly

Fire and Smoke alarm systems are a critical life-saving technology, which is designed to detect fires in the very initial stages of a fire. Every second lost in these stages is going to make a difference between it becoming an incident or a disaster.

Every year, a lack of proper maintenance or faulty fire alarm systems leads to colossal loss of life and property. The only way to ensure that fire detection systems work effectively is to ensure the systems are inspected, serviced, and tested properly following NFPA 72 and other internationally recognized codes.

The designing of a perfect fire alarm testing too

There are plenty of options to carry out fire alarm testing, but No Climb products have developed tools in collaboration with detector manufacturers and contractors. Manufacturers are the best experts on the functioning parameters of the detectors except the manufacturer itself. Manufacturer suggestions were applied to the development of the equipment to ensure that the product did not damage the detector during the testing process. To ensure the contractors use the equipment effectively, their collaboration resulted in the tools being user-friendly and purposeful, robust, and of great value.

Latest technology on the market…

One of our noteworthy products is the Solo 461 cordless smoke tester. Its portability and robust design, have made it an instant success. It eliminates the need for cables and power outlets on site. Another product is the Testifire 1001. This product is the game changer in the testing of fire alarm systems in UAE and KSA. This unit is a combined CO, heat, and smoke detector tester and eliminates the use of aerosol cans. It is programmable to carry out several combinations of test patterns using its user-friendly interactive LCD panel.

Below are the 7 reasons for testing your property’s fire alarm system pretty frequently with a fire detector tester.

1. It’s the Law: Local Civil Defense Authorities across the Gulf have made it mandatory that every commercial establishment, residential building, or unit require regular Servicing, testing, and inspection of fire alarm systems.
2. For Uninterrupted Protection: Testing and inspection of fire alarm systems is indispensable to make sure that your property and the people inside are safe from fire hazards at all times.
3. For Insurance Purposes: Insurance policies make it a prerequisite that all properties are covered under a preventive maintenance contract to ensure regular testing, inspection, and servicing is carried out by qualified experts.
4. To Reduce the Liability Claims: If yours is a commercial premise, then your liability as an owner in the event of a fire outbreak goes down significantly if you have proof of regular inspection.
5. For Timely Diagnosis of Problems with Your Fire Alarm System: Regular Testing will identify issues with the fire alarm system, and enable faster and more efficient repairs and replacement to ensure the system is in working order at all times.
6. To Avoid False Alarms: the nuisance of false alarms leads to fire alarm systems being switched off, thus leading to enormous risks to occupants and property.
7. Moral Responsibility: It is the civic duty of the government and citizens of the community to ensure there is no shortcuts to safety. Strict penalties and enforcement are the key to ensuring every stakeholder is made responsible for ensuring fire safety is taken seriously.