NFPA 72 Inspection and Testing
Requirements for Fire Alarm
Systems
Presented by
Brent Gooden, CET
Specializing in Fire, Building, and Life Safety
Disclaimer: The comments and opinions made
during the presentation are solely those of the
presenter and do not reflect an official position of the
National Fire Protection Association, its employees,
or any of its technical committees.
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Agenda
Module 1 Inspection Requirements
Module 2 Testing Requirements
Module 3 Documentation Requirements
Module 4 Conducting Inspections and Testing
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Module 1
Fire Alarm System Inspection Requirements
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Fire Alarm System - Inspections
14.3 Inspections
Inspection = A visual check of the system
Frequencies are as stated in Table 14.3.1
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14.3 Inspections
Inspections are permitted to be scheduled around
scheduled shut downs if approved by the AHJ
Intervals may be extended up to 18 months
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Fire Alarm System - Inspections
14.3 Inspections
The visual inspection shall ensure that there are
no changes that affect equipment performance
Inspection should take a common sense
approach
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Fire Alarm System - Inspections
Table 14.3.1 Visual Inspection Frequencies
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Module 2
Fire Alarm System Testing Requirements
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Fire Alarm System - Testing
14.4 Testing
Testing = A functional check of the system
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Fire Alarm System - Testing
14.4 Testing
Frequencies as stated in Table 14.4.5
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Fire Alarm System - Testing
14.4 Testing
Testing methods = Described in Table 14.4.2.2
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Fire Alarm System - Testing
14.4 Testing
14.4.1.1 Initial Acceptance Testing
New systems shall be inspected and tested
The AHJ shall be notified prior to initial
acceptance testing
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14.4 Testing
14.4.1.2 Reacceptance Testing
When an initiating device, notification appliance
or control relay is added functional test required
When an initiating device, notification appliance
or control relay is removed functional test
required on another device, appliance or relay on
the circuit
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Fire Alarm System - Testing
14.4 Testing
14.4.1.2 Reacceptance Testing
Modifications or repairs to control equipment
hardware require testing according to Table
14.4.2.2 (1a and 1d)
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14.4 Testing
14.4.1.2 Reacceptance Testing
Changes to site-specific software require:
100% test of all functions known to be affected by the
change
Additionally, 10% of initiating devices that are not
directly affected by the change (up to 50 devices)
shall be tested to verify correct system operation
Record of Completion shall be revised
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Fire Alarm System - Testing
14.4 Testing
14.4.1.2 Reacceptance Testing
Changes to control units connected or controlled
by the system executive software:
Functional test of 10% of the system including a test
of at least one device per input/output circuit
Verify critical functions including notification
appliances, control functions, and off-premise
signaling
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Fire Alarm System - Testing
14.4.5.1 Testing
Testing is permitted to be scheduled around
scheduled shut downs if approved by the AHJ
Intervals may be extended up to 18 months
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Fire Alarm System - Testing
Special Testing Requirements
14.4.5.3 - Smoke detector sensitivity testing
Within 1 year after installation
Then check every other year; except
After the second test if the detector is within its listed
sensitivity range the frequency can be extended to 5
years
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Special Testing Requirements
14.4.5.3.4 - Smoke detector
sensitivity testing methods
Calibrated test method
Manufacturers calibrated sensitivity test equipment
Listed control equipment that can perform sensitivity
testing
Listed control equipment that warn of a detector
outside of its listed range
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Fire Alarm System - Testing
Special Testing Requirements
14.4.5.5 - Restorable fixed-temp heat detectors
2 or more detectors shall be tested per initiating circuit
Different detectors shall be tested each year (records
must be kept)
All detectors need to be tested within 5 years
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Fire Alarm System - Testing
Special Testing Requirements
Table 14.4.2.2(9d3) Non-restorable fixed-temp
heat detectors
First test occurs at 15 years
Test 2 detectors per 100 at lab
Replace those detectors with new detectors
If the test detectors pass, repeat the process in 5 years
If the test detectors fail, test additional detectors
Test circuit mechanically and electrically
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Module 3
Inspection and Testing Documentation
Requirements
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Documentation
901.6.2 IFC Records Requirements
Inspection, testing and maintenance records
required by the IFC must be maintained on the
premises for 3 years
Shall be copied to the fire code official upon
request
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Documentation
901.6.2.1 IFC Records Information
Initial records shall include:
Name of the installation contractor
Type of components installed and their quantities
Manufacturer of components
O & M manuals
Also would include NFPA 72 requirements
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Documentation
14.6.2 NFPA 72 Maintenance, Inspection, and
Testing Records
Shall be retained until the next test and
for 1 year thereafter
Where restorable FT heat are tested over multiple years
the records shall be maintained for the 5 years of testing
plus 1 year
Records shall be on any medium that will survive the
retention period
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Module 4
Conducting Fire Alarm System
Inspections and Testing
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
Begin with a process
Taking the inspection/testing request
Who needs to be present
What tools are needed
Personnel needed
Test forms
What to look for
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
Taking the inspection/testing request
Who will you accept the request from
Building owner
General contractor
Fire alarm contractor
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
Taking the inspection/testing request
What to ask the caller
Has the fire alarm system passed a 100% pre-test
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
Taking the inspection/testing request
What to ask the caller
Has the fire alarm system passed a 100% pre-test
Are all emergency control functions working
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
Taking the inspection/testing request
What to ask the caller
Has the fire alarm system passed a 100% pre-test
Are all emergency control functions working
Will all contractors be available and present
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
Taking the inspection/testing request
What to ask the caller
Has the fire alarm system passed a 100% pre-test
Are all emergency control functions working
Will all contractors be available and present
Are As-Built plans and specifications complete and
on the site
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
Taking the inspection/testing request
What to ask the caller
Has the fire alarm system passed a 100% pre-test
Are all emergency control functions working
Will all contractors be available and present
Are As-Built plans and specifications complete and
on the site
Are O & M manuals ready
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
Taking the inspection/testing request
What to ask the caller
Is the Record of Completion filled out
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
Taking the inspection/testing request
What to ask the caller
Is the Record of Completion filled out
Is the supervising station connection complete
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
Taking the inspection/testing request
What to ask the caller
Is the Record of Completion filled out
Is the supervising station connection complete
Anything else you might require
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
Begin with a process
Who needs to be present
Obviously, the AHJs
Fire, electrical, elevator, mechanical inspectors
Fire alarm contractor
Sprinkler contractor
Mechanical contractor
Elevator contractor
General contractor
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
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What tools are needed
Portable radios
Canned smoke
Manometer
Flashlight
Other equipment required by the manufacturers
published testing instructions
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
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What tools are needed
Plan review report
Approved plans and/or As-Builts
Approved specifications
Approved calculations (NAC, Secondary Power)
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
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Personnel needed
Usually 1 AHJ per applicable discipline
Minimum of 1 fire alarm contractor, but 2 desirable
Usually 1 contractor rep for each discipline connected
to the fire alarm system
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Sprinkler contractor
Elevator contractor
Mechanical contractor
Special suppression system contractor
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
Begin with a process
Test forms
Inspection check list
Violations or inspection report
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
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What to look for: General
Test all equipment according to the manufacturers
published instructions (MPI)
Also test according to Table 14.4.2.2, Test Methods
Test 100% of the system
Visually check overall workmanship
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What to look for: General
The contractor does the testing
Equipment installed needs to match approved plans,
specifications, or As-Built
Take system off-line with Supervising Station and
return to on-line when completed
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
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What to look for: Control equipment
Fire alarm control unit
Remote power supplies
Transponders
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
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What to look for: Control equipment
Is the system programmed correctly to report accurate
addresses or zones
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
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What to look for: Control equipment
Is the system programmed correctly to report accurate
addresses or zones
Does the system properly annunciate alarm,
supervisory and trouble conditions locally
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
Begin with a process
What to look for: Control equipment
Is the system programmed correctly to report accurate
addresses or zones
Does the system properly annunciate alarm,
supervisory and trouble conditions locally
Does the panel annunciate an alarm or supervisory
condition within 10 seconds and trouble conditions
within 200 seconds
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
Begin with a process
What to look for: Control equipment
Is the system programmed correctly to report accurate
addresses or zones
Does the system properly annunciate alarm,
supervisory and trouble conditions locally
Does the panel annunciate an alarm or supervisory
condition within 10 seconds and trouble conditions
within 200 seconds
Do all lamps and LEDs function
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
Begin with a process
What to look for: Power supply and batteries
Is the primary power supply on its own dedicated and
labeled circuit
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
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What to look for: Power supply and batteries
Are power supplies on their own dedicated and
labeled circuits
Are the circuits provided with a lock-out
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
Begin with a process
What to look for: Power supply and batteries
Are power supplies on their own dedicated and
labeled circuits
Are the circuits provided with a lock-out
Are the provided batteries based on approved
calculations
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
Begin with a process
What to look for: Power supply and batteries
Does the disconnection of the AC (w/batteries
connected) result in a trouble signal
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
Begin with a process
What to look for: Power supply and batteries
Does the disconnection of the AC (w/batteries
connected) result in a trouble signal
Does the disconnection of the batteries (w/AC turned
on) result in a trouble signal
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
Begin with a process
What to look for: Power supply and batteries
Does the disconnection of the AC (w/batteries
connected) result in a trouble signal
Does the disconnection of the batteries (w/AC turned
on) result in a trouble signal
Is the control unit programmed to delay an AC power
loss signal transmission for 60 180 minutes to the
supervising station
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
Begin with a process
What to look for: Power supply and batteries
Does the system operate properly under full load with
the AC power disconnected (run only on batteries)
Run under full load for a minimum of 5 minutes when
general evacuation will occur
Or, 15 minutes if partial evacuation or relocation will
occur (EVAC provided)
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
Begin with a process
What to look for: Power supply and batteries
Does the system operate properly under full load with
the batteries disconnected
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
Begin with a process
What to look for: Power supply and batteries
If an automatic starting generator is supplying
power to the fire alarm system, does it do so as
designed
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
Begin with a process
What to look for: Power supply and batteries
Do the batteries include a month/date of manufacture
(not the install date)
2010 edition and older (5 year maximum life)
2013 and newer editions (no maximum life)
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
Begin with a process
What to look for: Remote annunciators
Located where approved for beneficial fire department
use
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
Begin with a process
What to look for: Remote annunciators
Located where approved for beneficial fire department
use
Does it operate correctly
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
Begin with a process
What to look for: Conductors (Metallic)
Stray voltage
Ground faults
Short-circuit faults
Loop resistance
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
Begin with a process
What to look for: Conductors (Metallic)
Supervision open at least 10% of devices,
appliances and control devices on IDCs, SLCs and
NACs and check for trouble signals
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
Begin with a process
What to look for: Conductors (Metallic)
Supervision open at least 10% of devices,
appliances and control devices on IDCs, SLCs and
NACs and check for trouble signals
Verify that the correct wiring type(s) and size(s) are
used (i.e. plenum or riser were required, in conduit,
outside, 14g 18g)
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
Begin with a process
What to look for: Conductors (Metallic)
Supervision open at least 10% of devices,
appliances and control devices on IDCs, SLCs and
NACs and check for trouble signals
Verify that the correct wiring type(s) and size(s) are
used (i.e. plenum or riser were required, in conduit,
outside, 14g 18g)
Verify that wiring is supported independent of other
wiring or equipment
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
Begin with a process
What to look for: Initiating devices Smoke
Smoke detectors are tested with smoke or a listed
aerosol
Duct smoke detectors with pick-up tubes also are
tested using a manometer
Projected beam detectors typically use a filter card or
test buttons on the device
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
Begin with a process
What to look for: Initiating devices - Heat
Important to follow MPI as incorrect testing can
damage device (example: can you use a heat source
and what type is recommended)
2 per circuit rule does not apply for initial acceptance
testing
For line-type heat detection follow MPI
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
Begin with a process
What to look for: Initiating devices Manual fire
alarm boxes
Physically activate the box
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
Begin with a process
What to look for: Initiating devices Other
detection (i.e. flame, spark/ember, video)
Follow MPI
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
Begin with a process
What to look for: Initiating devices Waterflows
Verify receipt of waterflow activation in not more
than 90 seconds from waterflow equal to the smallest
sprinkler on the system
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
Begin with a process
What to look for: Initiating devices
Supervisory devices (i.e. valve supervision,
low/high air, low temp, low water)
Devices shall be operated to verify receipt of a
supervisory signal as intended
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
Begin with a process
What to look for: Initiating devices
Supervisory devices (i.e. valve supervision,
low/high air, low temp, low water)
Testing is functional, but may need simulation
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Valve supv. - Fully close control valve
Air pressure supv. - Lower/raise air pressure
Room/water temp supv. Lower room/water temp or
simulate
Water level supv. Raise/lower water in tank
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
Begin with a process
What to look for: Emergency control functions
(i.e. Elevator recall, shunt trip, HVAC shutdown)
Verify operation of ECF when initiating device
responsible for the ECF activation is operated
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Begin with a process
What to look for: Notification appliances and
emergency communication systems
Audible
Textual audible
Visible
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What to look for: Notification appliances and
emergency communication systems
Audible
Verify correct dBA reading with Type 2 sound meter
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
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What to look for: Notification appliances and
emergency communication systems
Audible
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Verify correct dBA reading with Type 2 sound meter
Required throughout all areas of the building with the
exception of: Elevators, stairways, exit access ways
(permitted but not required)
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
Begin with a process
What to look for: Notification appliances and
emergency communication systems
Audible
Verify correct dBA reading with Type 2 sound meter
Required throughout all areas of the building with the
exception of: Elevators, stairways, exit access ways
Must exceed average ambient (and maximum noise lasting at
least 60 seconds) as required for public or private mode
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
Begin with a process
What to look for: Notification appliances and
emergency communication systems
Audible
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Verify correct dBA reading with Type 2 sound meter
Required throughout all areas of the building with the
exception of: Elevators, stairways, exit access ways
Must exceed average ambient (and maximum noise lasting at
least 60 seconds) as required for public or private mode
Must be a minimum of 75 dBA in sleeping rooms at the
pillow
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
Begin with a process
What to look for: Notification appliances and
emergency communication systems
Textual Audible
Verify correct alert tone dBA reading with Type 2 sound
meter
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
Begin with a process
What to look for: Notification appliances and
emergency communication systems
Textual Audible
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Verify correct alert tone dBA reading with Type 2 sound
meter
Verify intelligibility throughout all required areas
(quantitative measurement not required)
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Begin with a process
What to look for: Notification appliances and
emergency communication systems
Textual Audible
Verify correct alert tone dBA reading with Type 2 sound
meter
Verify intelligibility throughout all required areas
Required throughout all areas of the building with the
exception of: Elevators, stairways, exit access ways
(permitted but not required exception manual voice)
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
Begin with a process
What to look for: Notification appliances and
emergency communication systems
Textual Audible
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Verify correct alert tone dBA reading with Type 2 sound
meter
Verify intelligibility throughout all required areas
Required throughout all areas of the building with the
exception of: Elevators, stairways, exit access ways
Alert tone must exceed average ambient (and maximum
noise lasting at least 60 seconds) as required for public or
private mode
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
Begin with a process
What to look for: Notification appliances and
emergency communication systems
Visible
Verify correct candela setting on all appliances
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
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What to look for: Notification appliances and
emergency communication systems
Visible
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Verify correct candela setting on all appliances
Verify that each NAC circuit has the number of appliances
on it that were proposed in the calculations
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Begin with a process
What to look for: Notification appliances and
emergency communication systems
Visible
Verify correct candela setting on all appliances
Verify that each NAC circuit has the number of appliances
on it that were proposed in the calculations
Required throughout all areas of the building with the
exception of: Elevators, stairways, exit access ways,
individual offices and other areas permitted by the
IAC/ADA
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
Begin with a process
What to look for: Notification appliances and
emergency communication systems
Visible
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Verify correct candela setting on all appliances
Verify that each NAC circuit has the number of appliances
on it that were proposed in the calculations
Required throughout all areas of the building with the
exception of: Elevators, stairways, exit access ways
Verify that the strobe flashes
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Begin with a process
What to look for: Notification appliances and
emergency communication systems
Visible
Verify correct candela setting on all appliances
Verify that each NAC circuit has the number of appliances
on it that were proposed in the calculations
Required throughout all areas of the building with the
exception of: Elevators, stairways, exit access ways
Verify that the strobe flashes
Verify synchronization where more than two visible
appliances are in the field of view
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
Begin with a process
What to look for: Supervising station transmitters
Testing is dependent on the transmitter type(s)
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
Begin with a process
What to look for: Supervising station transmitters
Testing is dependent on the transmitter type(s)
Verify signals received at the SS within 90 seconds of
transmitter sending successful signal
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
Begin with a process
What to look for: Supervising station transmitters
Testing is dependent on the transmitter type(s)
Verify signals received at the SS within 90 seconds of
transmitter sending successful signal
Verify correct account information (i.e. address,
business name, fire department contact number)
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
Begin with a process
What to look for: Supervising station transmitters
Performance-based technologies
IP Communicators
GSM radios
Direct connect phones lines
Refer to performance requirements found in Chapter 26
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
Begin with a process
What to look for: Supervising station transmitters
Performance-based technologies
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Single and multiple technologies have different loss of
communication path requirements
IP Communicators require secondary power on all
communications equipment within the building that the
signal may pass-through until it leaves the building (i.e.
routers, modems, LANs)
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
Begin with a process
What to look for: Supervising station transmitters
DACT (Digital Alarm Communicating Transmitter)
Test required of both means of transmission (usually two
phone lines)
Verify loss of each transmission path
Verify that signals can transmit across the surviving
transmission path
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
Begin with a process
What to look for: Supervising station transmitters
Private One-Way Radios (i.e. Keltron, AES)
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Verify availability of a minimum of two signal paths to the
Supervising Station
Verify radio trouble signals (i.e. low battery, supervision,
connection between radio/FACU)
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
Begin with a process
What to look for: Documentation
Record of completion
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
Begin with a process
What to look for: Documentation
Record of completion
Letter stating system was installed according to NFPA
72, Manufacturers Published Instructions, Approved
Plans
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
Begin with a process
What to look for: Documentation
Record of completion
Letter stating system was installed according to NFPA
72, Manufacturers Published Instructions, Approved
Plans
O & M manuals for the owner
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
Begin with a process
What to look for: Documentation
Record of completion
Letter stating system was installed according to NFPA
72, Manufacturers Published Instructions, Approved
Plans
O & M manuals for the owner
Copy of site specific-software for the owner
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
Begin with a process
What to look for: Documentation
Record of completion
Letter stating system was installed according to NFPA
72, Manufacturers Published Instructions, Approved
Plans
O & M manuals for the owner
Copy of site specific-software for the owner
Your inspection report
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Final Acceptance Inspection/Testing
Begin with a process
What to look for: Documentation
Record of completion
Letter stating system was installed according to NFPA
72, Manufacturers Published Instructions, Approved
Plans
O & M manuals for the owner
Copy of site specific-software for the owner
Your inspection report
As-Built plans, specifications, calculations
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Questions?
Brent Gooden
847-697-1300
[email protected]
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