What is a fire alarm device list for?
It records every device in the system by zone, location and address, so it can be used for commissioning, servicing, fault-finding and as part of the system documentation.
BS 5839
Fire Alarm Device List App (BS 5839)
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A device list is the schedule of every fire detection and alarm device in a building, set out by zone, location and loop address. It is essential reference for commissioning, servicing and fault-finding, and forms part of the system documentation.
TradePlanr lets you build an unbounded device schedule on site — detectors, call points, sounders, interfaces and more — with the panel and system details recorded alongside.
Issue a clean, branded PDF schedule for the log book or the responsible person.
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What it covers
- The control panel, system category and type
- An unbounded schedule of devices
- Zone and location for each device
- Device type and loop / address
- Function or notes for each device
When it's required
A device list is used at commissioning, at servicing, and whenever an accurate record of the installed devices is needed for maintenance or fault-finding.
It supports the BS 5839-1 certificates and the system log book.
How to issue it in TradePlanr
- 1
Record the system
Add the panel, category and type of system.
- 2
List the devices
Add each device with its zone, location, type and loop address.
- 3
Add notes
Record the function or any notes against each device.
- 4
Issue the schedule
Produce a branded PDF device schedule for the log book.
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Frequently asked questions
How many devices can I add?
The schedule is unbounded — you can list as many devices as the system has, and they paginate cleanly across the PDF.
Related certificates
Fire Alarm Commissioning Certificate (BS 5839-1)
The BS 5839-1 commissioning certificate confirming the system was tested and commissioned.
Fire Alarm Inspection & Servicing Certificate
The periodic inspection and servicing certificate for fire alarm systems under BS 5839-1.
Emergency Lighting Device List (BS 5266)
A schedule of every emergency luminaire and exit sign by location, mode and rated duration.
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