Quick answer
Frequency depends on the system, the environment (dust, coast, heavy use) and any standards that apply. As a starting point: quick user checks weekly or monthly, technician servicing quarterly for most security systems, and fire alarm servicing at least every six months under BS 5839-1.
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- Owner/user checks are frequent and simple.
- Technician visits are less frequent but thorough.
- Dusty, coastal or busy sites need more frequent servicing.
- Fire alarms have recognised intervals (BS 5839-1).
01Frequency table
| System | User check | Technician service (typical) | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCTV | Weekly: playback each camera | Quarterly | Recording, storage, lenses, time, remote view |
| Access control | Monthly: doors lock and release | Quarterly to six-monthly | Locks, batteries, users, logs |
| Automatic gates | Weekly: smooth operation, beams | Quarterly | Battery, beams, track, limits |
| Electric fence | Weekly: vegetation, alarms | Quarterly | Voltage per zone, earth, insulators |
| Fire alarm | Weekly: call point test | At least every 6 months (BS 5839-1) | Detectors, panel, batteries, sounders |
| Network | Monthly: devices online | Six-monthly | Switches, UPS, cabling, firmware |
| Solar backup | Monthly: batteries, panels | Six-monthly to yearly | Panels, inverter, battery health |
ImportantTreat these as a starting point. The right frequency depends on the site; a maintenance plan sets it per system.
02Environment changes the schedule
- Dusty sites (construction, factories, murram roads): clean more often
- Coastal sites: corrosion checks
- Heavy-use gates: more frequent mechanical checks
- Critical sites (banks, hospitals, estates): tighter schedules and reporting
03Make it routine
See the preventive maintenance checklist, maintenance reports and Qyvea's maintenance service.
04Frequently asked questions
How often should CCTV be serviced?
Commonly quarterly by a technician, with weekly playback checks by the owner.
How often should a fire alarm be serviced?
BS 5839-1 recommends at least every six months, plus weekly user tests.
Can one visit cover all systems?
Yes. A combined maintenance plan covers every system in one scheduled visit.
