Why is your fire alarm chirping?

You don’t need to book a fire risk assessment Northamptonshire to find out why your fire alarm is chirping, as you may be able to remedy it on a DIY basis.

Common causes of fire alarm chirping

Fire alarms emit an audible alert, or chirp, to indicate that there is an issue with the system that needs to be remedied to restore it to a fully operational condition. Failing to do so is a serious safety issue, so consider whether any of these factors may be the problem at the first hint of a chirp:

1. Low battery

Many alarms are fitted with batteries; if the batteries are approaching their end of life, the alarm will chirp to alert you to the fact. Changing the batteries is a simple way to see whether this is the problem.

2. Dust or dirt

Give your alarm a quick clean, as dust or dirt can block the vents and prevent it from working properly.

3. End of life

If the alarm continues to beep after changing the batteries and cleaning it, it may have reached its end of life. Try resetting the alarm; if this does not work, you will need to source a replacement.

Upgrading to a professional-standard fire alarm

If your fire alarm continues to chirp, you can either replace it like-for-like or arrange for professional installation of a new alarm by a specialist such as isefireproducts.co.uk/fire-risk-assessments/northamptonshire.

A professional-standard alarm is of particular importance in HMOs and commercial properties, but can also be fitted in a standard domestic residence.