EST EST3X - Visual inspections

Chapter 6: Preventive maintenance and testing
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Visual inspections
Perform visual inspections in accordance with Table 34, or more often if required
by the local AHJ. See Table 36 on page 157 for test methods.
Table 34: 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 un
it 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.