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Red resettable manual call point used for weekly fire alarm testing
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Weekly Fire Alarm Testing & Log Book Guide (BS 5839-1)

How to carry out the weekly fire alarm test using a different manual call point each week, what to record in your fire alarm log book, and why a competent person should service the system about every six months.

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Red resettable manual call point used for weekly fire alarm testing

Weekly Fire Alarm Testing & Log Book Guide (BS 5839-1)

BS 5839-1JEM Systems UK