● Ensure formal handover to the purchaser or user.

● Purchaser or representative verifies satisfaction with the system, user understanding, and receipt of documentation.

● For small systems: Brief inspection and demonstration.

● For large systems: Structured acceptance with witnessed tests.

● Purchaser signs an acceptance certificate as proof of acceptance.

The following recommendations are applicable.

● Define acceptance procedures and any required witnessed tests.

● Verify installation quality.

● A Confirmed system can give a fire alarm signal.

● Ensure remote transmission to ARC operates correctly.

● Check for provided documents:

a) As-fitted drawings

b) Operating and maintenance instructions

c) Certificates of design, installation, and commissioning

d) Logbook for recording events

e) Verify diagrammatic representation near CIE.

f) Ensure user representatives are trained.

g) Confirm premises management is informed of their responsibilities.

h) Witness relevant tests as specified.

● Purchaser or representative signs the certificate to confirm acceptance.

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