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Chapter 4 Fire Protection
System Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Procedure |
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1.0
Purpose
TJNAF conducts regular inspections, periodic testing, and preventive maintenance of its fire protection systems to ensure their continuous, proper operation.
Inspection, testing, and maintenance (IT&M) activities are conducted in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requirements supplemented by equipment manufacturers' recommendations. Fire protection IT&M requirements shown in this supplement are derived from the reference documents listed in 6.0 below.
2.0
Scope
This document describes the use of
subcontracted service work, quality assurance, and corrective actions employed
to inspect, test, and maintain installed fire protection equipment. Timing of
these activities is influenced by accelerator operations and available access
times.
Fire protection system maintenance is an element of the Facilities Management and Logistics Department (FM&L).
3.0
Responsibilities
Note: Management
authority may be delegated to a task-qualified TJNAF employee at the discretion
of the responsible manager.
3.1 Fire Marshal
· functions as technical representative (TR) for fire protection contracts
· maintains IT&M documents to industry standards
· ensures quality assurance activities are accomplished
· analyzes reported deficiencies in fire protection systems to prioritize corrective actions or major maintenance
· investigates malfunctioning fire protection equipment to determine corrective action needed
· oversees daily activities of subcontractor staff, for example, inspections and tests conducted in accordance with the procedures contained in the appendices to this chapter
· coordinates the required IT&M activities with area work coordinators using the regional electronic work control system for each area
3.2
Fire
and Security Technician
· investigates malfunctions, and coordinates corrective actions, in the
o NCC alarm monitoring network, and
o VESDA network
· assists Fire Marshall with fire protection system modifications and additions as requested
4.0
Expectations
4.1 General Fire Protection Information
Several documents are required to accomplish all aspects of inspection and testing. The following documents contain tables and lists of detection and suppression devices located throughout the Jefferson Lab Facilities.
· Jefferson Lab Building Fire Protection Features
A comprehensive list of building and pertinent fire protection features, this document contains the following information for each TJNAF building.
§ building name and number
§ building use, floor area, number of stories and construction type
§ fire suppression systems general description
§ fire detection and alarm systems general description
§ estimated values of buildings and administrative contents
Multiple comprehensive spreadsheets listing fire detection and fire suppression devices contained in each building.
A list of portable fire extinguishers located throughout the site.
A site plan showing 32 fire hydrants located on the private service fire mains within Jefferson Lab.
· Early Warning Smoke Detector List
A list of early warning smoke detection devices.
4.2 Inspection Requirements
A number of documents convey the required inspections to be performed on each fire protection device.
the naming convention for fire protection identifiers used in a computerized maintenance management system
a detailed list of periodic inspections and tests that apply to detection and suppression system devices
· Maintenance Reports
a tabulated list of specific fire protection devices using designator codes and PM inspection codes generated by the computerized maintenance management system
4.3
Test
Requirements
To demonstrate continued satisfactory performance, a number of fire protection devices require periodic testing. Any time testing is conducted, data must be documented for each test. Following is the list of procedures, attached to this chapter as appendices.
· Appendix 1: Clean Agent Suppression System Control Panels
· Appendix 3: Radiant Energy Fire Detectors
· Appendix 4: Gas Detection Systems
· Appendix 5: Restorable Heat Detectors
· Appendix 6: Protectowire Heat Detectors
· Appendix 7: Duct Smoke Detectors
· Appendix 8: Ionization and Photoelectric Smoke Detector
· Appendix 9: Very Early Smoke Detector Apparatus Aspiring Smoke Detection
· Appendix 10: Fire Hydrant Flow Test
· Appendix 11: Full-Flow Trip Test of Preaction Water Sprinkler System
4.4
Subcontracted
Service Work
IT&M of fire protection systems is performed by TJNAF staff. Service work on sprinkler systems, alarm systems, and hand-held fire extinguishers is performed by subcontractors. Services normally include performance of maintenance inspections or tests, submittal of records, and inspection forms or deficiency reports. The Fire Marshal, under the direction of the Facilities Management Director, specifies and approves vendor and staff qualifications before work begins.
Refer to the Performance Work Statement for additional information regarding subcontracted services.
4.5
Quality
Assurance
Quality assurance (QA) for subcontracted fire-protection services is accomplished through the Quality Assurance Plan contained in the subcontract document.
For applicable QA forms, refer to either Inspection
of Services (Contractor Performance Evaluation) or Quality
Assurance Report and Quality Check List.
4.6
Deficiencies
and Corrective Actions
Equipment found to be malfunctioning with respect to intended design, condition, and function in fire protection systems are considered deficient. The Fire Marshal promptly analyzes reported deficiencies and assigns an appropriate risk code. Risk codes govern the prioritization of corrective actions.
Deficiencies reported through inspection and testing activities are entered into the FM&L Work Order System for tracking through completion. An impairment action is implemented based on hazard analysis.
5.0
Inspection,
Testing, and Maintenance
Fire protection maintenance activities are conducted in accordance with the FM&L subcontract for the identified IT&M work. Complete records of all testing, inspection, and maintenance activities are maintained by the Fire Marshal. The frequency of IT&M is based on NFPA requirements; however, during accelerator operations many areas are inaccessible and maintenance scheduling is predicated on the ability to make accesses. All contractually required inspections and tests are accomplished during available maintenance periods.
6.0
References
Note: Unless otherwise noted, the following referenced
documents are the current editions.
6.1 NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers
6.2 NFPA 12, Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems
6.3 NFPA 17A, Standard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems
6.4 NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems
6.5 NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code®
6.6 NFPA 80, Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives
6.7 NFPA 105, Standard for Smoke Door Assemblies and Other Opening Protectives
6.8 NFPA 291, Recommended Practice for Water Flow Testing and Marking of Hydrants
6.9 Fire Protection Handbook 20th Edition, ©2008 National Fire Protection Association
6.10 Fire Protection Inspection, Testing, & Maintenance: Performance Work Statement, September 2012
7.0
Revision
History
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triennial
review - added Note to 3.0, Responsibilities - updated - staff titles where needed (e.g., Fire Protection Engineer to Fire
Marshal) - header and footer per discussion with T. Minga, 04.15.2022; - 7.0 per footer dates, as well as format of 7.0; - made general edits and format updates (e.g., bullets, spacing, etc.) - added Note to 6.0
regarding current editions; updated
references & added 6.10 - replaced previous
red-boxed links with more up-to-date red-outlined box links (see below) |
05.12.2022 |
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periodic review;
no changes necessary |
06.02.2019 |
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0.2 |
periodic review; updated TPOC from D. Kausch
to T. Minga; deleted reference to IT&M subcontract in section 4.4 |
06.02.2016 |
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0.1 |
periodic review;
clarified Responsibilities and Expectations; updated links |
09.17.2013 |
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