Edwards EST4 - Visual Inspection Schedule

Chapter 4: Preventive maintenance and testing
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Visual inspection schedule
Perform visual inspections in accordance with Table 9 below or more often if required by the local AHJ.
Table 9: Visual inspection schedule
Component
Frequency Recommended procedure
Radiant energy fire detectors
Monthly Inspect the equipment for any visible signs of damage or other
changes that may adversely affect performance. Clean if necessary.
Supervisory signal
devices Monthly Verify that the module’s green LED flashes. Ensure there are no
changes that may adversely affect equipment performance.
Waterflow devices
Monthly Verify that the module’s green LED flashes. Ensure there are no
changes that may adversely affect equipment performance.
Batteries
Semiannually Inspect batteries for corrosion or leakage. Verify that the battery
connections are tight and secure. Clean the connections, if required.
Replace batteries every 5 years, or sooner if conditions warrant.
Control unit trouble signals
Semiannually Ensure there are no changes that may adversely affect equipment
performance.
Emergency voice/alarm
communication equipment
Semiannually Inspect the equipment for any visible signs of damage or other
changes that may adversely affect performance.
Remote annunciators
Semiannually Inspect the equipment for any visible signs of damage or other
changes that may adversely affect performance.
Duct detectors
Semiannually Inspect the equipment for any visible signs of damage or other
changes that may adversely affect performance.
Electromechanical releasing
devices
Semiannually Ensure there are no changes that may adversely affect equipment
performance.
Fire extinguishing systems or
suppression systems
Semiannually Ensure there are no changes that may adversely affect equipment
performance.
Fire alarm boxes
Semiannually Inspect the equipment for any visible signs of damage or other
changes that may adversely affect performance.
Heat detectors
Semiannually Inspect the equipment for any visible signs of damage or other
changes that may adversely affect performance. Clean if necessary.
Smoke detectors
Semiannually Inspect the equipment for any visible signs of damage or other
changes that may adversely affect performance. Clean if necessary.
Interface equipment
Semiannually Inspect the equipment for any visible signs of damage or other
changes that may adversely affect performance.
Alarm notification appliances
Semiannually Verify that the module’s green LED flashes. Ensure there are no
changes that may adversely affect equipment performance.
Supervising station
life safety
system
transmitters
Semiannually Ensure there are no changes that may adversely affect equipment
performance.
Control unit
Annually Inspect the equipment for any visible signs of damage or other
changes that may adversely affect performance.
Fiber optic cable connections
Annually Inspect the cables for any visible signs of damage, loose connections,
or other changes that may adversely affect performance.