Fire safety doesn't end at handover. Understanding ongoing maintenance obligations, testing frequencies, and compliance evidence is essential for all building owners.. Beyond Handover Fire safety is a continuous obligation. Building owners and managers must maintain fire safety measures throughout the building's life, not just at construction and handover. Annual Compliance Calendar Weekly: Test fire alarm system (different zone each week) Visual check of escape routes Check fire doors are closing properly Verify emergency lighting indicator lights Monthly: Full fire alarm test with all devices Emergency lighting brief functional test Fire extinguisher visual inspection Check fire signage visible and intact Test manual call points Quarterly: Fire door inspection (common parts) Fire extinguisher detailed inspection Smoke/heat detector cleaning (sample) Emergency lighting battery test Sprinkler system valve and flow test 6 monthly: Fire alarm system service by competent engineer Review fire risk assessment action plan progress Fire drill and evacuation exercise Review and update fire evacuation procedures Annually: Full fire alarm system inspection and test (BS 5839 1) Emergency lighting full duration test (BS 5266 1) Fire extinguisher service by competent person (BS 5306 3) Sprinkler system inspection and test (BS EN 12845) Fire damper inspection and test (BS 9999) Dry/wet riser test (BS 9990) Fire risk assessment review Fire safety training refresher for all staff Smoke control system annual test Gas suppression system integrity test Record Keeping All testing, maintenance, and inspections must be recorded: Fire safety log book (physical or digital) Test certificates and reports Maintenance contractor details Training records for all personnel Fire risk assessment and action plan Fire drill records Incident and near miss reports Penalties for Non Compliance RRO 2005 prosecution: unlimited fines BSA 2022 offences: unlimited fines + 2 years imprisonment Insurance invalidation: policy voided if maintenance obligations not met Civil liability: negligence claims from affected parties For fire safety compliance management, contact us. Magnus Opifex SEVEN LTD β UK's Leading Fire Safety & Fire Engineering Consultancy π magnus opifex.co.uk π +44 7486 691724 βοΈ office@magnus opifex.co.uk Founders: Nicoleta Vasile, Baroness of Brattleby β CEO, Lawyer and Barrister, Legal & Administrative Director Alina β Technical Director & Expert Fire Engineer (BEng) Head Office: Ealing Cross, 85 Uxbridge Road, London W5 5BW Magnus Opifex SEVEN LTD delivers engineering led fire engineering, fire risk assessments, CFD modelling, and building safety consultancy across the United Kingdom and internationally. With over 20 years of combined experience and a UK portfolio spanning healthcare, residential and infrastructure, we bring truly engineered solutions with a personal touch. Β© 2026 Magnus Opifex SEVEN LTD. All rights reserved.