Chapter 4: Preventive maintenance and testing
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Visual inspection schedule
Perform visual inspections in accordance with Table 8 below or more often if
required by the local AHJ.
Table 8: Visual inspection schedule
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 that there are no changes that may
adversely affect equipment performance.
Monthly Verify that the module’s green LED flashes.
Ensure that there are no changes that may
adversely affect equipment performance.
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.
rouble signals Semiannually Ensure that 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.
Semiannually Inspect the equipment for any visible signs of
damage or other changes that may adversely
affect performance.
Semiannually Inspect the equipment for any visible signs of
damage or other changes that may adversely
affect performance.
Electromechanical releasing
devices
Semiannually Ensure that there are no changes that may
adversely affect equipment performance.
Fire extinguishing systems or
suppression systems
Semiannually Ensure that there are no changes that may
adversely affect equipment performance.
Semiannually Inspect the equipment for any visible signs of
damage or other changes that may adversely
affect performance.
Semiannually Inspect the equipment for any visible signs of
damage or other changes that may adversely
affect performance. Clean if necessary.
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