F3200 Operator's Manual Document No: LT0119
System Testing and Maintenance
Page 10-4 29 July 2002 Issue 2.04
10.3 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The Australian Standard AS1851 requires that the building owner/occupier (or a
nominated representative) to maintain the Fire Protection Equipment and to carry out
system tests on a regular basis. For an NDU in New Zealand mode, regular testing must
be carried out to comply with NZS4512 parts 402 and 403.
It is the responsibility of the owner/occupier to ensure that maintenance is performed.
Personnel performing maintenance tests must receive sufficient training and instruction.
It is normal for the owner/occupier to contract maintenance to a bona fide Fire Alarm
Company.
For an NDU (which does not have any alarm zones), all of the following tests should be
performed except for the zone alarm and fault tests.
The following tests are recommended:
10.3.1 WEEKLY TESTING
Where it is required, the recommended procedure for weekly testing is:
Step 1: Check that the LCD is showing the 'System Normal' base display and that
the Mains On LED is on.
Step 2: Advise the Brigade (as per the specified local agreement) that you are
about to undertake a routine test of the fire system. Inform all building
occupants that the fire bells will be tested.
Step 3: Perform a System Test.
Step 4: Select one zone and perform an Alarm Test.
Verify that: (a) All bells operate
(b) The Alarm Signal is received by the Brigade.
Step 5: Perform a Battery Test.
Step 6: Check that the LCD is showing the 'System Normal' base display and that
the Mains On LED is on.
Step 7: Record the results of these tests in the Log Book.
Step 8: Inform the Brigade and all others concerned that the test is concluded.
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