Code Requirements for Functional Testing

Monthly

Automatic Fire
Alarm
ULC S536

Daily and Monthly Status Check
Supervisory field devices, Supervisory circuits and DCL, in-and-out conductors of supervised circuits, ancillary device control circuit, one initiating field device, operation of common audible and visual trouble signals, one emergency phone, voice paging capability to one zone. Battery terminals are clean and lubricated, terminal clamps are secure, electrolyte level and specific gravity.

Portable Fire
Extinguishers
NFPA 10

Ensure in proper operating condition. Safety seals, tags, pressure
gauge readings, HMIS Lable

Emergency Lights
NFPA 101

30 seconds quick check and battery check

Fire Pump
NFPA 25

Weekly system procedures. Electric 10 min. Diesel 30 min.

Quarterly

Fire Sprinklers
NFPA 25

Mechanical Water Flow Devices
Tank High and Low Alarms that do not report to a Fire Panel that is monitored 24 hours a day
Valves, Valve Components
 – Hose vales/PRV’s
 – Main Drain (with Backflow Device)
 – Low Air Pressure Alarms
 – Quick Opening Devices
 – Priming Water
 – Master PRV Main Drain

Semi-Annually

Hood Suppression
NFPA 17A

All Kitchen Suppression Systems
Valve Supervisory Devices

Fire Sprinklers
NFPA 25

High/Low Tank Alarms

Automatic
Fire Alarm
NFPA 72

Batteries – Fire Alarm Systems
– Sealed Lead-Acid – Load Voltage Test

Semi-Annually

Portable Fire
Extinguishers
NFPA 10

Conductivity test of all carbon dioxide hose assemblies. Ensure in
proper operating condition. Safety seals, tags, pressure gauge reading, HMIS table. Empty and recharge all stored pressure loaded stream fire extinguishers.

Automatic
Fire Alarm
NFPA 72, ULC S536

Control Equipment: Building Systems Connected to Supervising Station
 – Functions, Fuses, Interface Equipment, Lamps & LEDs,
 – Primary (main) Power Supply, Transponders
Batteries – Fire Alarm Systems
Control Unit Trouble Signs
Emergency Voice/Alarm Communications Equipment
Remote Annunciators
Initiating Devices
 – Duct Smoke Detectors
 – Electromechanical Releasing Devices
 – Fire Extinguishing System(s) or Suppression System(s) Switches
 – Fire Alarm Boxes (Pull Stations)
 – Fire Phones
 – Heat Detectors
 – All Smoke Detectors – Functional
 – Fire – Gas and other detectors
Interface Equipment
Special Hazard Equipment
Alarm Notification Devices
 – Audible Devices
 – Audible Textual Notification Appliances
 – Visible Devices
Supervising Station Fire Alarm System – Transmitters
 – DACT, DART
Special Procedures

Semi-Annually

Fire Sprinkler
NFPA 25

Main Drain
Antifreeze Solution
Valves, Valve Components
 – Pressure Reducing Valves/Relief Valves (part flow)
 – Master Pressure Reducing Valves (full flow)
 – Control Valves
 – Dry System, Partial Trip Test
 – Deluge, Preaction Full Trip Test
 – Air Maintenance Device
Backflow Prevention Assemblies
 – Full Forward Flow Test
Private Fire Hydrant
Standpipe
 – Main Drain Test
 – Hose Valves
 – Valves (all types)
Private Fire Service Mains
 – Monitor Nozzles
 – Hydrants
Fire Pump System
 – Full Flow
 – Alarm Signals
 – Annual Maintenance

2 Year Interval

Automatice
Fire Alarm
NFPA 72

Smoke Detector Sensitivity Testing

3 Year Interval

Fire Sprinklers
NFPA 25

Dry System Full Flow Trip Test
Dry System Air Leakage
Water Tanks without Corrosion Protection

5 Year Interval

Portable Fire
Extinguishers
NFPA 10

Hydrostatic testing of Carbon Dioxide, wet chemical and foam
Fire Extinguishers.
Hydrostatic testing of cartridges associated with portable fire
extinguishers and wheeled units.
Hydrostatic testing of carbon dioxide hoses equipped with
a shut-off valve.

Fire Sprinkler
NFPA 25

Gauges (Test or Replace)
Sprinklers – Extra-high Temperature/Corrosive Atmosphere
Internal Pipe Obstruction Inspection
Fire Department Connections
 – Hydrostatic Test Siamese Connections,
 – (city of Pittsburgh every 3 years)
Standpipe – Full Flow Test Remote Point
 – Hose Connection Pressure Reducing Valves (full flow)
 – Hydrostatic Test Manual/Dry Standpipes
5 year test for new fire hoses and every 3 years thereafter
Valves, Valve Components
Pressure Reducing Valves/Relief Valves (full flow)
Private Fire Service Mains
 – Full Flow Test
Internal Tank Test
Internal Backflow & Re-test

6 Year Test

Portable Fire
Extinguishers
NFPA 10

Stored-pressure extinguishers requiring 12 year hydrostatic test shall be emptied and subjected to applicable maintenance procedures.

12 Year Test

Portable Fire
Extinguishers
NFPA 10

Hydrotest of dry chemical and clean agent extinguishers
Hydrotest of dry chemical hose equipped with a shut-off valve

Hood Suppression
NFPA 17A

Hydrostatic Testing
Cylinder
Replacement of cartridge
Regulator Test
Wet Chemical Containers
Auxiliary Pressure Containers
Hose Assemblies

10 Year Interval and Greater

Fire Sprinkler
NFPA 25

Dry Type: At 10 years and every 10 years thereafter
Quick Response: At 20 years and every 10 years thereafter
Standard At 50 years and every 10 years thereafter

NFPA 72: 2013 edition, NFPA 25: 2014 edition, NFPA 10: 2013 edition, NFPA 96: 2014 edition, NFPA 17: 2013 edition, NFPA 17A: 2013 edition, ULCS536: 2004 edition