An intruder alarm system is only effective if it works when you need it. For Somerset businesses, regular professional maintenance is essential to ensure your system remains fully operational, meets insurance requirements, and provides reliable protection.
Why Maintenance Is Essential
- Detectors can become less sensitive over time due to dust accumulation
- Battery backup systems degrade and may not sustain the system during a power failure
- Environmental changes (new furniture, partitions, heating systems) can affect detector performance
- Communication links to monitoring centres require regular testing
- Insurance policies typically mandate annual professional inspection
Maintenance Standards
BS EN 50131 and PD 6662 set out the requirements for intruder alarm maintenance. A minimum of one professional inspection per year is recommended, with more frequent visits for higher-grade systems. All maintenance must be carried out by a competent person and documented.
What a Maintenance Visit Covers
- Walk-testing all detectors to confirm correct operation
- Testing all entry/exit routes and timed functions
- Checking sounder and strobe operation
- Battery condition testing and replacement where necessary
- Communication path testing to the ARC
- Reviewing the system log for any recorded faults or events
Affinity Fire & Security Maintenance for Somerset
We provide intruder alarm maintenance contracts for businesses across Somerset. Contact us to discuss your requirements.
Talk to a Local Engineer
If you would like honest advice, a clear written quote, or help with compliance paperwork,get in touch with our team. We are a small, experienced South West team, and we look after every customer properly — no pushy sales, no hidden extras, and documentation you can rely on.
