fire alarm system

[halfax]

in in hmo after having fire alarm system installed, how often do you need to have it serviced . is it like a gas boiler yearly?

[leaseholder64]

As often as the supplier recommends. Generally you will need weekly tests, but other than that the details will vary.

What sort of system is it (not the make, but central panel, etc.).

[halfax]

it has a central panel , hard wired and as heat detectors . i test one room each month and also sound the a;lrm