O&M-V5-FAP-AVF-LCD R0
Operator’s Manual (Fire Alarm Panel c/w AVF & LCD)
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3. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
3.1 Introduction
To ensure continuous reliability of the fire alarm system, regular testing and servicing
shall be carried out. Only trained and competent personal are allowed to performance
the routine testing and maintenance.
3.2 Maintenance Responsibilities
The owner shall appoint a competent person to supervise and coordinate all matters in
relation to the fire alarm systems. This include arranging for the system to be checked,
tested and serviced in accordance with the requirements as described in the Singapore
Standard CP 10 : 2005 – Code of Practice for the installation and Servicing of Electrical
Fire Alarm Systems.
3.3 Operator Duties – Log Records
The operators / owner appointed competent person shall also be responsible for
keeping all the log records for all alarms activation (genuine, practice, test or false),
faults, service tests and routine preventive maintenance, repair and alteration works
carried out on the fire alarm system.
3.4 Regular Testing and Inspection
The following regular testing and inspection procedures are recommended:
3.4.1 Daily Check
3.4.2 Weekly Test
3.4.3 Monthly Test
3.4.4 Annual Test
3.4.1 Daily Check
A check should be made everyday to ascertain if the system is operating normally.
Fault(s) detected should be recorded and steps taken immediately to ensure that the
fault(s) is rectified.
a) Check that only the green “POWER ON” LED is lighted. All other indicators should
be off and the panel completely silent. If a fault has occurred and the panel buzzer
sounding, the appropriate indicator will light up.
b) Record the fault (s) detected.
c) Determine the area affected by the fault and decide whether special actions (such as
fire patrols) are required in that area.
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