Training

Lift shafts pose a unique fire risk—and maintaining detection systems inside them is no easy feat. Discover how innovations like ASD and Scorpion are transforming safety and simplifying maintenance, all from outside the shaft.

As we say goodbye to the last of the UK sunshine and colder days begin to settle in, it’s a good time to revisit some important guidance around fire detector testing in low-temperature environments.

The fire safety industry has just reached a major milestone. On 29 April 2025, the updated BS 5839-1:2025 Code of Practice was officially published —replacing the 2017 version with immediate effect.

The new BS 5839-1:2025 standard brings vital updates to point detector testing, emphasizing real-stimuli checks, stricter multi-sensor testing, and a structured three-step process to ensure fire safety compliance.

29 April 2025, marks the publication of the new BS 5839-1:2025 Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings  Importantly, this new Code of Practice becomes effective immediately and officially replaces the 2017 version.

Raising the bar on competency and training has long been identified as something all within the fire industry need to strive for.  

An interesting fact – our solutions for testing are sold in over 140 countries and the number is growing! One of the key reasons for this growth is the unique, universal design of our products which means they can be relied upon to work with detectors from the world’s leading detector manufacturers.

Whether you’re an experienced fire alarm engineer or new to Scorpion, the following tips will help guide you with your Scorpion ASD installation 

Fire alarms save lives, but only if they are fully functioning and building occupants know how to respond when they hear them.