How is verification different from commissioning?
Commissioning is carried out by the installer to prove the system works. Verification is an independent check that the design, installation and commissioning all comply with BS 5839-1.
BS 5839-1
Fire Alarm Verification Certificate App (BS 5839-1)
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Verification is an independent check that a fire detection and alarm system complies with BS 5839-1. It cross-checks the design, installation and commissioning, re-tests a sample of devices, and confirms the cause and effect against the specification.
TradePlanr records the verification checks, the proportion of devices re-tested, any non-conformities found and the recommendations, and produces a signed verification certificate.
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What it covers
- Design, installation and commissioning verified against BS 5839-1
- Design, install and commission certificates cross-checked
- A sample of devices re-tested and verified
- Cause and effect verified against the specification
- The proportion of devices verified
- Non-conformities and recommendations
When it's required
Verification is used where independent assurance of a fire alarm system is required — for example by the client, an approving body or a third-party certification scheme.
It complements, rather than replaces, the design, installation and commissioning certificates.
How to issue it in TradePlanr
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Record the system
Add the panel, category and type of system being verified.
- 2
Verify each stage
Confirm the design, installation and commissioning and cross-check the certificates.
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Re-test a sample
Re-test a sample of devices and verify the cause and effect against the specification.
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Sign and issue
Record non-conformities and recommendations, sign on screen and produce a branded PDF.
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Frequently asked questions
Do all systems need verification?
No. Verification is used where independent assurance is required, such as for larger or higher-risk systems or where a client or certification scheme asks for it.
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 Inspection & Servicing Certificate
The periodic inspection and servicing certificate for fire alarm systems under BS 5839-1.
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