Urgent Fire Safety: Why Immediate Replacement of Damaged Call Points is Crucial

They say good things come in threes, but today, we addressed an unusual streak: we received calls from three different clients requiring urgent replacement of three damaged Manual Call Points (MCPs) across their sites.

We rapidly deployed our technicians, ensuring all faulty equipment was quickly replaced, rigorously tested, and the entire Fire Alarm System was verified to be back in healthy working order.

The Hidden Risk of Damaged Call Points

The Manual Call Point (or “break glass” unit) is a critical component for the rapid activation of your fire alarm system. A damaged or faulty MCP means your system is not operating correctly and creates a significant breach in your fire safety barrier.

This immediate reporting and repair action is vital because:

Non-Compliance: Operating with damaged equipment violates Irish fire safety standards (like IS 3218) and can lead to inspection failure.
System Integrity: Damage to one component can often lead to faults, false alarms, or system failure in other areas of the Fire Alarm Control Panel.
Delayed Response: A non-functional call point could severely delay the raising of an alarm, risking lives and property.

When to Call for Urgent Fire Alarm Repair?

It is important to report any issue, no matter how small, to a competent person immediately. If you notice signs of damage like a broken glass cover, cracked plastic housing, or a system fault message on your panel you need professional, rapid service.

We specialize in rapid response and replacement of damaged fire alarm equipment across Ireland, minimizing your risk and downtime.

Need urgent attention for damaged or faulty equipment? Call us immediately on +353 87 3398491.
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