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School Fire Alarm Log and Zone Information Procedure

To provide a procedure for schools in England with fire detection and alarm systems to record all fire-alarm work, keep the records accessible to the fire service, and keep zone diagrams available at the main control panel.

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School Fire Alarm Log and Zone Information Procedure

Version
v1
Updated
1 October 2026

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This procedure applies where the school has a fire detection and alarm system. The procedure is to be used by [responsible person] and anyone carrying out or recording work on the system.

Fire-alarm work records

Record all work on the fire alarm system in the fire alarm log, including routine testing and repairs.

Keep the fire alarm records at [fire alarm record location] and ensure that they are accessible to the fire service.

Zone diagrams

Keep the zone diagrams available at the main control panel in [main control panel location].

Recording and availability

After fire-alarm work is carried out, record the work in the fire alarm log and return the records and zone diagrams to their designated locations.

Sources

  1. Good estate management for schools - Health and safety - Guidance - GOV.UK Department for Education
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Template details

Type
SOP Template
Version
v1
Updated
1 October 2026
Sections
9 sections

Related standards and guidance

  • Good estate management for schools - Health and safety - Guidance - GOV.UK

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