Can anybody give a more definitive description on Article 17 - maintenance (& 38) when it refers to the following terms:
17.—(l) Where necessary in order to safeguard the safety of relevant persons the responsible
person must ensure that the premises and any facilities, equipment and devices provided in respect
of the premises under this Order or, subject to paragraph (6), under any other enactment, including
any enactment repealed or revoked by this Order, are subject to a suitable system of maintenance
and are maintained in an efficient state, in efficient working order and in good repair.
my view is
Efficient state - that is is tested and maintained as and when required.
Efficient order - that the call points and smoke detectors are not hanging off the wall/ceiling
Good working order - it does exactly what is says on the tin. The alarm will actuate upon the detection of smoke to the detector head.
Any takers on views please.