Who signs the acceptance certificate?
The user, or someone acting on their behalf, signs to confirm they accept the system and have received the documentation and training.
BS 5839-1
Fire Alarm Acceptance Certificate App (BS 5839-1)
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The acceptance certificate records that the user, or someone on their behalf, has accepted the fire detection and alarm system on handover. It confirms the design, installation and commissioning certificates and the documentation have been received, the cause and effect has been demonstrated, and the user has been trained.
TradePlanr captures the handover checklist, any outstanding items accepted for later completion, and the user's acceptance signature.
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What it covers
- Design, installation, commissioning and verification certificates received
- Log book, zone plan and O&M manual received
- User / responsible person training given
- Cause and effect demonstrated to the user
- Ongoing maintenance arrangements
- Outstanding items accepted for later completion
When it's required
An acceptance certificate is signed when the user takes over a new or substantially altered fire alarm system.
It is the final certificate in the BS 5839-1 set, following design, installation and commissioning.
How to issue it in TradePlanr
- 1
Confirm the certificates
Tick off the design, installation, commissioning and verification certificates received.
- 2
Confirm the handover
Record the documentation received, the training given and the cause and effect demonstrated.
- 3
Note outstanding items
Record anything the user accepts for later completion.
- 4
Sign and issue
Capture the user's acceptance signature and produce a branded PDF.
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Frequently asked questions
What documentation should be handed over?
The design, installation and commissioning certificates, the log book, the zone plan and the operation and maintenance manual, along with user training on the system.
Related certificates
Fire Alarm Commissioning Certificate (BS 5839-1)
The BS 5839-1 commissioning certificate confirming the system was tested and commissioned.
Fire Alarm Design Certificate (BS 5839-1)
The BS 5839-1 model certificate confirming the fire alarm system design for the specified category.
Fire Alarm Device List (BS 5839)
A schedule of every fire detection and alarm device by zone, location and address.
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