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SF - FDA - 405-01 FD&FA Customer False Alarm Letter 3
SF - FDA - 405-01 FD&FA Customer False Alarm Letter 3
SF - FDA - 405-01 FD&FA Customer False Alarm Letter 3
[DATE]
[CUSTOMER NAME]
ADDRESS OF SUPERVISED PREMISES]
[POSTCODE]
[INSERT COMPANY] inform you that the above site has now exceeded the acceptable
number of false alarm activations from supervised premises as defined by the Chief Fire
Officers Association (CFOA) Policy for the Reduction of False Alarms & Unwanted Fire
Signals.
We would remind you that under the aforementioned policy the Fire & Rescue Service
follow strict guidelines regarding the number of false alarm activations receiving response.
We have been informed by our Alarm Receiving Centre that you have recently had a third
automatic call out of the Fire & Rescue Service to the above supervised premises within a 12
month period.
Following the activation on [DATE] [INSERT COMPANY] has made / attempted to make
contact with you to help in the assessment of the root cause of the false alarm.
If the Fire & Rescue Service response is withdrawn we must point out that this could affect
insurance cover you have on the premises, therefore we advise you to review the terms and
conditions of your insurance with a view to notifying your insurer of the situation.
Should you require any further assistance on this matter, please contact [INSERT COMPANY]
who will be pleased to offer more advice.
Yours faithfully
For [INSERT COMPANY]
[INSERT NAME]
SF_FDA_405-01 Page 1 of 2
Preventing False Alarms
10 Points to Remember
1. Persons who have been correctly trained must only operate the fire alarm system. If
you are unsure of the correct operational procedures contact your alarm company.
2. Before leaving the premises, check that all doors and windows are closed. A walk
around the protected area is the only effective way of doing this properly, and to
prevent unnecessary false alarms from activities external to the protected area.
3. Ensure that detection devices are not obstructed. In particular be careful that stock
or other items do not obstruct beam detectors. Check that there is no unstable
stock, and ensure that no birds or stray animals are present.
5. Always ensure that the responsible person is informed of any works being carried
out which may affect the fire alarm system. Examples include; hot-work, demolition,
boring / cutting etc.
6. Do not isolate devices that cause false alarms. Carry out root cause analysis and fix
the source i.e. change the activity or change the method of detection.
7. Inform your alarm company of any changes of use of your premises, which may
affect the method of detection provided.
8. Inform your alarm company of any alterations to your premises, which may affect
your alarm system.
9. Treat your alarm system with care. Wiring and detection devices can be accidentally
damaged or moved. Should this occur inform your alarm company immediately.
10. After a false alarm, check carefully and, where possible, note the cause of activation.
Inform the alarm company of the cause. If no cause can be found contact your alarm
company immediately.
11. Make sure your alarm company carries out regular maintenance checks. Remember
that excessive false alarms will give rise to Fire & Rescue Service response being
withdrawn.
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