How often should a fire alarm system on a site normally be tested?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Weekly, with a record kept
- Step 1: A weekly test, using a different call point each time, checks the system works. Step 2. Records show the test was done. Answer: Weekly, with a record kept. Why not the others: Five-yearly tests, or tests only on visits, would miss faults.
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