Chapter 6: Preventive maintenance and testing
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Frequency Recommended procedure
Semiannually Inspect the equipment for any visible signs of
damage or other changes that may adversely
affect performance. Clean if necessary.
Semiannually Inspect the equipment for any visible signs of
damage or other changes that may adversely
affect performance.
ment 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 fire alarm
system transmitt
ers
Semiannually Ensure there are no changes that may adversely
affect equipment performance.
Annually Inspect the equipment for any visible signs of
damage or other changes that may adversely
affect performance.
Fiber optic cable connection
s Annually Inspect the cables for any visible signs of
damage, loose connections, or other changes
that may adversely affect performance.
Routine maintenance and tests
Perform routine maintenance and tests in accordance with Table 35 on page 156
or more often if required by the local AHJ. See Table 36 on page 157 for test
methods.
Notes
• Before starting testing, notify all areas where the alarm sounds and off
premises locations that receive alarm and trouble transmissions that testing is
in progress.
• Keep records of all testing and maintenance on the protected premises for a
period of at least five (5) years.
• A complete check of installed field wiring and devices should be made at
regular intervals, in accordance with NFPA 72 and ULC 524 requirements.
This includes testing all alarm and supervisory alarm initiating devices and
circuits, and any off premise connections.
• Panel operation should be verified in the alarm, supervisory, and trouble
modes.
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