Smoke ventilation systems are life saving systems and it is therefore essential that regular maintenance is carried out to the required standards by competent personnel who are familiar with the specification and strategy for the particular application. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 legislation this is the responsibility of the Maintenance Company or the Owner of the Premises.

Further stipulations of the RRO include:

• All Fire Safety Equipment must be maintained in efficient working order in the event of a fire, maintenance reports may be called upon for both legal and insurance purposes.
• Regular Preventive maintenance can prolong the life of these essential life-safety systems.
• Regular planned preventative maintenance ensures that any defects are found before a critical situation arises.
• Failure to comply with any duty imposed by the Order, or any notice issued by the enforcing Authority is an offence and prosecutions are on the rise.

Millwood Servicing Ltd provides preventative maintenance visits to conform with British Standards Institution Schedule BS 7346.1 1-1990. BS 5588:12-2004 and The Buildings Regulations Approved Document B indicating that where natural or powered, smoke and heat exhaust ventilation systems are concerned it is essential that they are serviced regularly and maintained in good working condition.

Millwood Servicing Ltd maintenance department offers problem solving, advice and alternative solutions to existing systems that require modification.

Further information regarding this planned maintenance:

1. All maintenance to be carried out in accordance to BS7346 and RRO 2005 Fire Alarms.
2. Regular planned preventative maintenance to comply with BS5839 parts 1 and 6. Competent persons to complete maintenance as required in clause 45.1. The inspection and servicing should be undertaken by organisations with the appropriate competence.
3. Routine testing is required by the user to ensure there is no major failure of the system, weekly testing to include manual call point tests to ensure satisfactory operation of the control panel and alarm sounders in accordance with BS 5839.
4. Routine maintenance is dependent on risk assessment but maximum period between visits should not exceed 6 months.
5. Repair works as required to ensure efficient performance of the life saving system