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Fire-Safety Periodic Test Record

Fire Alarm Test
& MaintenancePeriodic test, inspection and maintenance of smoke, heat and CO alarms in domestic premises in line with BS 5839-6:2019+A1:2020 and the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2022.

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Confidential   Issued to the named client only FDAST Template v1.0 · Edition 2026
Section 1.0

Test Information

Form — complete all fields
1.1   Document Reference
1.2   Date of Test
1.3   Client / Managing Agent
1.4   Property Address
1.5   Type of Dwelling
1.6   Reason for Test
1.7   Engineer & Qualification
1.8   Next Test Due
Section 2.0

Executive Summary

Overall system verdict
Overall Risk
Items flagged
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Actions required
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Test date
Next test
Section 3.0

System Configuration

Grade & coverage category (BS 5839-6)
3.1   System Grade
3.2   Coverage Category
3.3   Interlinking
3.4   Manufacturer (predominant)
3.5   Hush / Test Button Functional?
Section 4.0

Alarm Inventory & Test

Per-device test record
# Location Type Manufacturer / Model Age (yrs) Result
Device life. Domestic smoke and heat alarms typically have a 10-year service life from manufacture; CO alarms typically 5–10 years. Any unit beyond its rated life must be replaced regardless of test result. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2022 require a smoke alarm on every storey and a CO alarm in every room containing a fixed combustion appliance (other than a gas cooker).
Section 5.0

Functional & Maintenance Checks

System-level operational tests
# Audit point Status Observation
Smoke alarm fitted on every storey containing habitable rooms.
Heat alarm fitted in kitchen (where applicable).
CO alarm fitted in every room with a fixed combustion appliance (excl. gas cookers).
All alarms positioned in accordance with BS 5839-6 (e.g. 300mm from light fittings, on ceiling).
All alarms sounded when test button pressed on each unit.
Interlink propagation verified — all networked alarms triggered.
Mains-powered units indicate healthy mains supply (green LED).
Low-battery warning indicator functioning where present.
No false / nuisance alarm history reported by occupants.
Alarms cleaned externally and free of dust, paint or covering.
Occupant has been provided with user instructions and demonstration.
Log book / online record updated with this test.
Section 6.0

Photographic Evidence

Supporting images
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Section 7.0

Action Plan

Items requiring follow-up
# Action required Risk Responsible Target
Section 8.0

Declaration & Sign-off

Issued by & acknowledged

8.1   Engineer

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Scope & limitations. This periodic test record covers the routine inspection and functional testing of smoke, heat and carbon-monoxide alarms within the dwelling on the date stated, in line with BS 5839-6:2019+A1:2020 (Grades D/F) and the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2022. Testing is by operation of the integral test button and by interlink confirmation; sensitivity calibration is not performed. Concealed cabling, the integrity of the mains supply, and matters arising after the date of test are excluded. Statutory duties of the Responsible Person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 are not transferred by this report. HSE Property Checks accepts no liability for non-implementation of the recommendations. © HSE Property Checks 2026 — confidential to the named client.
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