Fire Alarm Fault Investigation
Alex Johnson
10 February 2026
Summary
Temporary fix applied for fire alarm system issues, pending quote approval for permanent repairs.
Areas Inspected
Fire alarm system
INTERVENTION REQUIRED- Optical head at end of line failed
- Call point stiff
Panel showing detector fault; one optical head failed and call point stiff.
Smoke detectors
OKChecked and cleaned the optical head; temporary fix applied.
Fire extinguishers
OKInspected as part of the assessment.
Actions Done On Site
- Checked fire alarm system, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers.
- Cleaned optical head and reset the fire alarm panel.
- Applied a temporary fix for the failed optical smoke detector head.
Actions for Service Provider
- Send a quote for new optical smoke detector head and service/replace faulty call point.
Actions for Client
- Keep an eye on the fire alarm system and report changes.
Quote Required
Approval for new optical smoke detector head and service of call point.
| Item | Quantity | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Optical smoke detector head | 1 | Medium |
| Service or replace faulty call point | 1 | Medium |
Invoice Items
Call-out and labour charges, plus battery pack used.
| Item | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Call-out charge and 1 hour labour | 1 |
| Detector battery pack for interim test | 1 |
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