Fire Protection Manual

Chapter 4, testing procedures

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appendix 5:  Restorable Heat Detector Testing

 

 

 

 

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(4)(a) and Table 14.4.5.

2.0           Scope

Tests of restorable heat detectors shall be performed annually.

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

·       amount of time is quantity dependent

·       equipment

o   detector manufacturer’s O & M Manual (see Section 8.0)

o   heat gun

o   hot water

o   clean shop rags

o   Restorable Heat 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) at all times that the audible alarms are disconnected.

4.6           Disconnect the building audible alarms at the FACP.

4.7           The technician is to remain attentive at the FACP at all times that the audible alarms are disconnected.

4.8           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 Restorable Head Detector Data Sheet.

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 Marshal’s pager.

5.6           Document results on attached Restorable Head Detector Data Sheet.

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

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 TR that the tests are complete and the system is on-line and operational. 

6.5           Allow TR to verify that the system is in normal operating condition.

6.6           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

·       NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code

9.0           Revision History

rev

summary

date

1.0

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)

05.19.2022

0.2

periodic review; updated author and Fire Protection Manager from E. Douberly to T. Minga

06.02.2019

0.1

periodic review; minor edits

06.02.2016

0.0

initial release

06.15.2011

 

 

 

 

 

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Fire Protection Department

Tim Minga

05.19.2022

05.19.2025

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