AOV Testing London
Testing and servicing of Automatic Opening Vents in London, Surrey and South East England.Block, Building or Property Manager?
Stamford James Safety specialise in Automatic Opening Vent Testing and Servicing for Property Managers and Block Management Companies in London & Surrey. Speak to us today about a bespoke services package.
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Automatic Opening Vent (AOV) Testing and Servicing
In London, Surrey and South East England
We provide monthly AOV testing in London, Surrey and South-East England for all types AOV systems.
Regular AOV testing is a requirement for all residential blocks with an AOV system. To be compliant, your AOV system should be tested on a monthly basis as well as be maintained and serviced by a competent person.
Typically an AOV system test is carried out on a monthly basis to coincide with the emergency lighting flick tests. Our team of engineers work across London & the South East every working day, it’s easy for us to include your fire alarm tests into their daily schedules.
We are SafeContractor approved, whether you are managing a single block or a number of blocks, we are here to help you become and maintain British Standard compliance – just get in touch.
How We Keep You Covered
Automatic Opening Vent (AOV) Testing and Servicing in London and The South East
Testing and Servicing of AOVs in Single-sites or multiple locations on one contract
AOV Testing on Your Schedule: Weekly, Monthly or Periodically
All makes and types of Automatic Opening Vents (AOVs) tested and serviced
One off AOV Emergency? Call-out service available
Bespoke Packages For Property Management Companies
What The Law Says
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
This regulation applies to common areas of residential buildings and places a legal duty on the Responsible Person to:
- Carry out and keep updated a Fire Risk Assessment, including AOVs
- Maintain all fire safety systems, including smoke ventilation like AOVs, in “efficient working order”
- Ensure all fire systems can support safe evacuation and protect escape routes
BS 7346-8:2013 (Code of practice for smoke control systems)
Provides guidance on servicing and maintenance
Recommends systems be tested monthly and serviced annually by a competent person.
What's included in Automatic Opening Vent Testing?
Our weekly, monthly or periodic testing includes:
Free and fast quotations for Automatic Opening Vent Testing
Public Liability Insurance
Fully trained and vetted staff
Proof of Testing Documentation issued After Testing
Peace of Mind: Regularly Scheduled AOV Testing
What's Not Included In The AOV Price?
AOV Repairs or Replacements
PAT testing
Other Fire System Testing
(these are available as a separate services)
Automatic Opening Vent (AOV) Servicing
Our team of experienced professional Engineers carry out servicing on all types of AOV systems to British Standards across London & the South East.
AOV servicing & maintenance should be performed every 6 months according to UK fire safety legislation and British Standards.
Our expert engineers will carry out your scheduled AOV tests & services in line with the latest UK regulations and will make sure you are legally compliant, as well as covered for insurance purposes.
If you need any additional work or repairs to your fire alarm system we will always give you a quote first.
We can carry out your AOV servicing & maintenance even if we didn’t install your AOV system, and we are highly experienced with all types, makes and models.
We also provide fire alarm, emergency lighting, dry riser and sprinkler system servicing, so you can keep all of your maintenance agreements under one roof.
AOV Testing & Servicing: Best Practice Schedule
Here is an example of a regular AOV testing schedule.
Frequency | Task | Details |
|---|---|---|
Monthly | Functional Test | Test control panel and trigger mechanism (e.g. smoke detector or call point) to ensure vents open as expected |
Annually | Full Service | Inspection and service of actuators, vents, power supply, detectors, and reset functions |
After Activation | Inspection | Full system check if AOVs are triggered (e.g. due to a fire or false alarm) |
Documentation is essential – all tests and servicing should be recorded in a logbook and available for fire safety inspectors.
Frequently Asked Questions for AOV Testing and Servicing
Over the years, we have answered a multitude of questions from our AOV Testing Customers in London and beyond. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions we answer.
Who We Work With
Stamford James Safety can test and service and AOV system for any customers, however we often work with property management companies and individuals. These include:
Landlords
Managing agents
Housing associations
Facilities management companies
Block property managers
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