Advanced Launches Smart Walk Test for Fire Compliance
Facilities managers can now automate mandatory fire system testing and digital record-keeping for better audit readiness.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Remote Work
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Advanced has launched its new Smart Walk Test feature for the AdvancedLive management platform, designed to simplify compliance with fire safety testing requirements. This feature allows facilities managers and maintenance contractors to conduct and document system testing remotely.
Why it matters
The new feature automates the creation of secure digital records, directly addressing the strict inspection and maintenance documentation requirements introduced in the 2025 revision of the BS 5839-1 fire safety standard.
The system mandates firmware version 60.04 or later for MxPro 5 Gen-2 panels to enable the new functionality. This update supports compliance with the latest BS 5839-1:2025 standard for fire system inspection and maintenance documentation.
The players
Advanced
A developer of fire detection and life safety systems known for its line of fire control panels and management software.
The details
The Smart Walk Test feature provides separate testing interfaces for facilities teams and third-party contractors, ensuring controlled access. Users are guided through the testing process via step-by-step prompts, which cover call points, sounders, and outputs. Engineers can place specific zones into test mode remotely and verify device activations in real time, with the system automatically logging all activity to maintain a secure audit trail.
Timeline
2025 marked the revision of the BS 5839-1 fire safety standard.
October 21, 2026, marked the launch of the Smart Walk Test feature.
Market Landscape
The introduction of the Smart Walk Test aligns fire safety maintenance with the evolving compliance demands of the BS 5839-1:2025 fire safety standard. It follows a broader industry trend of shifting manual compliance logs toward secure, automated digital verification systems.
Facility operators running MxPro 5 Gen-2 hardware should verify current firmware versions to determine upgrade eligibility for the Smart Walk Test. Implementing this feature can reduce manual logging errors and streamline audit preparation for annual fire safety inspections.
The takeaway
Automated testing features can significantly reduce the labor required for mandatory system inspections and record-keeping. Operators should review their existing fire panel firmware to ensure they are prepared to adopt new digital compliance tools as regulatory standards evolve.
Further reading
For more on managing facility operations remotely, visit our section on Remote Work.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Sourcesecurity.
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