ES&H Manual Fire Protection Supplement

Chapter 4: Fire Protection System

Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Procedure

Appendix 5:

Procedure for Testing

Restorable Heat Detectors

1.0 Purpose

This document provides a procedure to conduct periodic testing of a fire-detection device required by NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code, 2010 Edition Table 14.4.2.2 Device 14(f) and Table 14.4.5 Component 15(g).

2.0 Scope

This test is to be performed annually on each restorable heat detectors,.

3.0 Planning

3.1 Notify the facility work coordinator using the approved electronic work control notification procedure. Allow one week for approval of the requested work and be prepared to reschedule the requested work to satisfy the areas production schedule.

3.2 Staff Required: 2

3.3 Time Required: Quantity dependant

3.4 Equipment Required

· Manufacturer’s Manual (See ‘References’ section below.)

· Heat Gun

· Hot Water

· Clean Shop Rags

· Restorable Heat Detector Data Sheet

4.0 Test Preparation

4.1 Establish the fire-detection system impairment using the Fire Protection Supplemental Chapter 5: Fire Protection System Impairment Procedure for detailed instructions on work planning, advanced notification, and administrative controls.

· Post the ‘Fire Alarm Systems Testing in Progress’ notification signs.

4.2 Invite the SOTR to witness the test.

4.3 Evacuate hazard area of unnecessary personnel.

4.4 Station a knowledgeable technician at the Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP); disconnect the building audible alarms at the FACP. The knowledgeable technician is to remain attentive at the FACP at all times that the audible alarms are disconnected.

· In the unlikely event that an unanticipated fire alarm signal is received on the FACP, the technician must reconnect the building audible devices and join the building evacuation.

5.0 Conduct the Test

5.1 Record the detector’s serial number and location on the attached datasheet.

5.2 Test the restorable heat detector by introducing it to an approved heat source, such as a heat gun or hot water on a rag.

5.3 Observe operational condition of each heat detector.

5.4 Check each detector for paint or obstruction.

5.5 Verify alarm conditions are indicated at the following locations:

· associated agent release panel;

· building FACP;

· workstation at security post 2, alarm viewer and associated graphic display;

· workstation event printer at security post 2; and

· Fire Protection Engineer’s pager.

5.6 Document results on attached data sheet.

5.7 Place a "Tested" sticker on the detector housing with date and technician’s name.

6.0 System Restoration

6.1 Reconnect the building audible alarms at the FACP.

6.2 Dismiss assisting technician at the FACP.

6.3 Remove the ‘Fire Alarm Systems Testing in Progress’ notification signs previously posted.

6.4 Notify the SOTR that the tests are complete and system is on-line and operational. Allow SOTR to verify that the system is in normal operating condition.

6.5 Allow personnel to return to the area previously designated as hazardous.

7.0 Conclusion

Upon completion of the procedure, the restorable heat detector is on-line and operational.

8.0 References

· Detector Manufacturer’s O & M manual; MAINTENANCE Section

ISSUING AUTHORITY	APPENDIX AUTHOR	APPROVAL DATE	EXPIRATION DATE	REV.
Fire Protection Dept	Tim Minga	06/15/11	06/15/16	0

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