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Appendix 3: Testing Radiant Energy Fire Detectors |
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1.0
Purpose
This document provides a procedure for conducting periodic testing of a fire-detection device required by NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code®, Table 14.4.3.2 Device 17 (6).
2.0
Scope
This test shall be performed semi-annually on every Radiant Energy Fire Detector.
3.0 Planning
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 area’s production schedule.
Testing requirements include:
- 2 staff members
- time is dependent upon quantity of detectors
- equipment
o Fire Sentry Corporation O & M manual SP340, Rev. E
o Approved flame simulator
o Microfiber lens cloth
o Radiant Energy Fire Detector Data Sheet
4.0
Test
Preparation
4.1
Establish the fire-detection system
impairment using Chapter
5: Fire Protection System Impairment
Procedure for detailed instructions on work planning, advanced
notification, and administrative controls.
4.2
Post
the Fire
Alarm Systems Testing in Progress sign(s).
4.3
Invite
the technical representative (TR) to witness the test.
4.4
Evacuate
the hazard area of all unnecessary personnel.
4.5
Station
a knowledgeable technician at the Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP).
4.6
Disconnect
the building audible alarms at the FACP.
4.6.1 The technician is to remain attentive for the
full duration that the audible alarms are disconnected.
4.6.2 In the unlikely event an unanticipated fire
alarm signal is received on the FACP, the technician shall 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 Data Sheet.
5.2
Inspect
physical condition of the detector and clean all viewing windows using the
Microfiber cloth.
5.3
Verify
that the detector is firmly mounted and that the detector's line-of-sight to
the hazard area is not compromised in any way.
5.4
Activate
each detector using the Fixed Sensitivity Flame Simulator. Verify
5.4.1
that
the detector LED lights.
5.4.2
proper
indication at the local Fire Alarm Control Panel.
5.4.3
an
Alarm Condition is indicated on the
i.
fire
alarm workstation at security post 2,
ii.
alarm
viewer and associated graphic display, and
iii.
Fire
Protection Engineer’s pager.
5.5
Verify
that the alarms can be acknowledged and the system can be silenced and reset.
5.6
Document
results on the Radiant
Energy Fire Detector Data Sheet.
5.7
Repeat
steps 5.1 through 5.6 for remaining Radiant Energy Fire Detectors scheduled for
testing at this time.
6.0 System Restoration
6.1
Restore
the radiant energy fire detector and related signal monitoring equipment
to normal.
6.2
Reset
the local FACP.
6.3
Reconnect
the building audible alarms at
the FACP.
6.4
Dismiss
the technician stationed at the FACP.
6.5
Remove
the Fire
Alarm Systems Testing in Progress signs previously posted.
6.6
Notify
the TR that the tests are complete and the system is on-line and
operational.
6.7
Allow
the TR to verify that the system is in normal operating condition.
6.8
Allow
personnel to return to the area previously designated as hazardous.
7.0
Conclusion
Upon completion
of the procedure, the Radiant Energy Fire Detector is on-line and operational.
8.0
References
- Fire Sentry Corporation O & M manual SP340, Rev. E
- NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
9.0
Revision
History
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triennial
review - updated - header and footer per discussion with T. Minga, 05.05.2022; - 9.0 per footer dates, as well as format of 9.0; - made general edits and format updates (e.g., bullets, spacing, etc.) - corrected
acronyms and abbreviations (e.g., SOTR to TR) - replaced previous
red-boxed links with more up-to-date red-outlined box links (see below) |
05.14.2022 |
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0.2 |
periodic review; updated
author and Fire Protection Manager from E. Douberly to T. Minga |
06.02.2019 |
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0.1 |
periodic review; minor edits |
06.02.2016 |
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0.0 |
initial release |
06.15.2011 |
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