HMO Smoke alarms?

[alex kane]

If all the work I do only entails changing broken smoke alarms then I assume this work is not notifiable? As I haven't made any changes or alterations to the existing circuit?
I've had a look at the bs 5839-6 certificate and it doesn't go into any detail about the circuit itself. Do I need to bother recording the results for testing the circuit as if I was filling out a MWC?

 

[tazz]

In the BS5839 there is a Modification certificate, I would use this on any system that needs to be repair, replaced or added to. Again this would be added to a new commissioning certificate, proving the system was left in a fully working state. Arse covering exercise.

 

[alex kane]

Still trying to find any official certs but to no luck. The the best ones I have found are:
https://www.elecsa.co.uk/Documents/Public-Documents/Contractors/Model-Fire-Alarm-Certificate.aspx

BS5839 Part 6 Installation Certificate Pack: Amazon.co.uk: SYAM: Books

I'll do a MWC as well to cover my back. If anyone has any links to better ones please post them. From what I've read, everyone is struggling to find them and everyone is just doing what they think is best.

 

[tazz]

Are you not part of a scheme..?

This is easycert, but you scheme should have them
http://www.tysoft.co.uk/easycert_certificates.htm

 

[alex kane]

No I am not. I have passed my 2394 inspection and testing recently (woohoo) but haven't joined up yet. I intend to soon. As as far as I am aware if it isn't notifiable work then I don't need to be part of a scheme.

 

[tazz]

Best thing to do is buy certs from your wholesaler, The work is not notifiable, but suggest issuing BS certs to cover yourself.......you are then stating you have replaced the detection, checked it, tested it and recorded the results such as sound level. I personally issue a handover cert at the end of the job. The installation and testing is proved to the client, then he signs the handover to accept all is working. Very handy cert when a gang of students set fire to a HMO, after removing batteries or detectors.