Annual maintenance of your fire alarm system and periodic inspection by a recognised installer. We carry out the complete maintenance programme in compliance with NEN 2654-1, the Dutch standard for the management, inspection and maintenance of fire alarm systems, with a function test of every component, an up-to-date logbook and a valid maintenance certificate for the competent authority and your insurer.
A fire alarm system is a life-saving system. But only if every smoke detector, manual call point and sounder operates at the moment it matters. Dust, ageing and structural alterations to your premises all affect reliability. Annual preventive maintenance in compliance with NEN 2654-1 is not merely a legal obligation, it is the only way to be certain that, in the event of fire, your system genuinely raises the alarm and transmits the signal.
Our engineers are specifically trained in the maintenance of fire alarm systems, work with calibrated test equipment and deliver, after every visit, a full report, an up-to-date logbook and a maintenance certificate. Periodic maintenance of the fire alarm control panel and all connected components is a matter of course, as is the inspection of detectors, signalling devices and signal transmission. Because the fire alarm and evacuation systems are almost always installed together in practice, we include maintenance of the evacuation (voice) alarm system to NEN 2654-2 as standard within the same maintenance visit.
Function test of the control panel and checks of control functions, batteries, mains supply and back-up power. Reading out the fault history and software version.
Each detector is tested individually with a certified smoke aerosol or test magnet. Contaminated detectors are cleaned or replaced.
Verification of signal transmission to the alarm receiving centre (ARC) and to the fire service. Both the primary and the back-up connection are checked.
Inspection of all audible and visual signalling devices for function, sound pressure level and visibility in line with the system design.
Testing of evacuation alarm signalling and the control of door hold-open magnets, fans, smoke vents and links to sprinkler or lift installations.
Updating the logbook, recording all measured values and issuing a valid maintenance certificate that confirms completion of the fire alarm system maintenance.
NEN 2654-1 is the Dutch standard for the management, inspection and maintenance of fire alarm systems. The standard requires that annual maintenance is carried out by a demonstrably competent party and that the results are recorded in the system logbook.
Together with the Buildings (Living Environment) Decree (Bbl) and the policy conditions of your insurer, this standard forms the framework with which your system must comply. In the absence of a valid certificate, the fire service may withdraw an occupancy notification, or your insurer may decline cover in the event of fire damage.
The evacuation (voice) alarm system (OAI) ensures that everyone present leaves the building in a timely and controlled manner in the event of fire. The system is directly connected to the fire alarm system and, in many buildings, is commissioned as a single whole. NEN 2654-2 requires that the evacuation alarm system, too, is maintained annually and that the results are recorded in the logbook.
Our engineers carry out this maintenance during the same visit as the maintenance of the fire alarm system. That saves you a separate maintenance visit and a second notification to the alarm receiving centre (ARC), and keeps your logbooks consistent.
You can read more about the system itself on our evacuation alarm page.
Fire alarm maintenance and management are two distinct responsibilities under the standard. Both must be demonstrably arranged before your system is compliant. Many clients outsource both to us.
Maintenance is the annual technical inspection by a recognised maintenance company. It goes considerably deeper than management and comprises measurement, calibration, cleaning and function tests of every component. After maintenance you receive a valid maintenance certificate that your insurer and the competent authority accept.
Frequency at least once a year
Carried out by a recognised maintenance company
Management is the periodic, usually monthly, inspection by an appointed manager. This includes checking the control panel for faults, testing manual call points on a rotating schedule and keeping the logbook up to date. This person is the first point of contact in the event of an alarm or fault and is responsible for day-to-day operation.
Frequency monthly, quarterly and annually
Carried out by a qualified manager, in-house or outsourced
More about fire alarm managementDepending on the number of detectors and control functions, a maintenance visit takes between half a day and a full day. We agree the schedule in advance so that business operations can continue as far as possible.
We notify the alarm receiving centre (ARC) of the maintenance visit in advance so that test alarms do not trigger a call-out, and we coordinate with your emergency response team.
Systematic inspection of the control panel, detectors, signalling devices, control functions and signal transmission. Measured values are recorded for each component.
Deviations or wear are rectified on the spot wherever possible. For more substantial work you receive a separate quotation with our recommendation.
You receive the maintenance report, an updated logbook and the new maintenance certificate confirming the fire alarm system maintenance for the year ahead.
Yes. Fire alarm maintenance is mandatory for all systems falling under the Buildings (Living Environment) Decree (Bbl) and NEN 2654-1. Annual maintenance of the fire alarm system is a legal obligation, alongside periodic inspection by an appointed manager. Your insurer will typically require a valid maintenance certificate as a condition of cover. In the event of an inspection by the fire service or local authority, you must be able to produce the logbook immediately.
NEN 2654-1 prescribes a tiered inspection frequency. The full maintenance visit by a recognised maintenance company is mandatory at least once a year. In addition, the appointed manager carries out monthly checks on the control panel, and the signal transmission is tested each quarter. A periodic inspection of the fire alarm system is therefore a combination of your annual maintenance and the interim management tasks.
Maintenance of a fire alarm system must be carried out by a company that works in accordance with the CCV certification scheme for the maintenance of fire alarm systems. A recognised maintenance company meets strict requirements regarding competence, procedures and quality management, and is audited independently on a periodic basis. The engineer carrying out the work must also be trained as a fire alarm maintenance specialist and demonstrably competent. The REOB scheme you may sometimes come across is a different recognition and applies specifically to the maintenance of portable extinguishers and hose reels, not to fire alarm systems.
Yes. In almost every building the fire alarm system and the evacuation (voice) alarm system are linked. We include maintenance of the evacuation alarm system to NEN 2654-2 as standard within the same maintenance visit. This applies to both type A systems with voice messaging and type B systems with slow-whoop sounders. You receive a single report, and the evacuation alarm logbook is updated at the same time.
A small fire alarm system with a few zones typically falls within a few hundred euros per year for the annual maintenance, whereas a large system with dozens of zones is more costly. The cost depends on the number of detectors, manual call points and control functions, the size of the premises and ease of access. We always prepare a clear, tailored quotation for your situation in advance.
Maintenance is the annual technical inspection by a recognised installer. Management comprises the daily and monthly checks that are legally required and are often carried out by a building manager. Many clients outsource both tasks to us. More about fire alarm management →
Yes. We first carry out a baseline assessment in which we evaluate the system and review the logbook. If the system is in good order, we take over the maintenance and you receive a new certificate in Cebec's name immediately after the first visit. If there are any shortcomings, we set these out clearly first.
A small system is often completed within half a day. A large system with hundreds of detectors and numerous control functions takes a full day or more. We schedule the maintenance by arrangement, outside office hours where necessary, so that your organisation is not disrupted.
The battery capacity of a fire alarm system must meet the requirements of NEN 2654-1 and the associated NEN 2535 (the Dutch standard for fire alarm systems). The calculation is based on the standby current consumption of the control panel and connected components over a minimum of 30 hours (or 72 hours for specific occupancy functions), supplemented by the alarm current consumption over 30 minutes. At every maintenance visit we check the back-up power supply and the actual battery capacity by means of load measurements. If the actual capacity deviates from the calculated value by more than the permitted margin, we recommend battery replacement. The full battery capacity calculation for the fire alarm system is recorded in the logbook.
Arrange a no-obligation survey or have us take over your existing system. We handle the entire process, including notification to the alarm receiving centre (ARC).