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.
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
