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Australian Standard R

MAINTENANCE OF FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

Part 8— AUTOMATIC FIRE

DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEMS

This Australian Standard was prepared by Committee FP/2, Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm Systems It was approved on behalf of the Council of the Standards Association of Australia on 25 May 1987 and published on 6 July 1987

The following interests are represented on Committee FP/2:

Attorney–General’s Department Australian Assembly of Fire Authorities Australian Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers Association Limited Australian Uniform Building Regulations Coordinating Council Board of Fire Commissioners of New South Wales

Building Management Authority, Western Australia Building Owners and Managers Association of Australia Limited Commonwealth Fire Board

Confederation of Australian Industry Department of Aviation

Department of Housing and Construction Fire Protection Industry Association of Australia Limited Insurance Council of Australia Limited

National Building Technology Centre Telecom Australia

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This Standard was issued in draft form for comment as DR 85346.

Australian Standard R

MAINTENANCE OF FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

Part 8— AUTOMATIC FIRE

DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEMS

First published as part of AS CA15 1961

Second edition 1965

Third edition 1967

Fourth edition 1971

Revised and redesignated as AS 1670 1974

Second edition 1983

AS 1670—1983 revised and issued in part as AS 1851.8 1987

PUBLISHED BY STANDARDS AUSTRALIA (STANDARDS ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA)

1 THE CRESCENT, HOMEBUSH, NSW 2140

ISBN 0 7262 4668 9

This standard was prepared by the Association’s Committee on Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm Systems to provide suitable requirements for the regular maintenance of fire detection and alarm systems Its preparation is concurrent with AS 1603, Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm Systems, that which is being issued in a number of parts to cover the requirements for specific items of equipment to be used in an automatic fire detection and alarm system and installed in accordance with AS 1670, Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm Systems – System Design, Installation and Commissioning

The requirements for the regular testing and inspection of automatic fire detection and alarm systems were previously included in AS 1670–1974, SAA Code for Automatic Fire Alarm Installations These requirements were removed from the previous edition of AS 1670 and have been expanded and detailed for incorporation in this standard

CONTENTS

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SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL 1.1 SCOPE 3 1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS 3 1.3 DEFINITIONS 3 SECTION 2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1 MAINTENANCE OF INSTALLATION 4 2.2 RECORDS 4 2.3 INSPECTION, TESTING, AND MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS 4 SECTION 3 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

3.1 WEEKLY 5 3.2 MONTHLY 5 3.3 YEARLY 5 SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE DOCUMENTATION

4.1 GENERAL 6 4.2 LOGBOOK 6 APPENDICES

A LOGBOOK REPORT 7

B FIRE DETECTOR TESTERS 8

C DETECTOR TEST RECORD 9

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Australian Standard MAINTENANCE OF FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

PART 8 — AUTOMATIC FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEMS

SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE This standard sets out requirements for

the regular maintenance of automatic fire detection and

alarm systems designed and installed in accordance

with AS 1670 Regular maintenance includes

inspection and testing procedures

Although this standard has direct relevance to systems

designed and installed in accordance with AS 1670, the

Standard may be used as a basis for maintenance of

other automatic fire detection and alarm systems

1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS The following

standards are referred to in this standard:

AS 1603 Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm

Systems Part 4 — Control and Indicating Equipment

AS 1670 Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm

Systems — System Design, Installation, and Commissioning

AS 2484 Fire — Glossary of Terms

Part 2 — Fire Protection and Firefighting Equipment

Attention is drawn to the following related documents:

AS 1603 Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm

Systems Part 6 — Fire Alarm Bells

AS 1851 Maintenance of Fire Protection Equipment

Part 1 Portable Fire Extinguishers Part 2 Fire Hose Reels

Part 3 Automatic Fire Sprinkler

Systems

Part 4 Fire Hydrant Installations Part 5 Automatic Smoke/Heat Venting

Systems

Part 6 Management Procedures for

Maintaining the Fire Precaution Features of Air-handling Systems

Part 7 Fire-resistant Doorsets

1.3 DEFINITIONS For the purpose of this standard,

the definitions given in AS 1603.4, AS 1670, and

AS 2484.2 apply

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SECTION 2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1 MAINTENANCE OF INSTALLATION. The

fire detection and alarm system shall be inspected,

tested, and maintained in accordance with the relevant

procedures given in this standard

Regular maintenance is classified into three levels of

procedure which shall be performed as follows:

(a) Weekly, only where —

(i) the connection to the Fire Control Station is

not supervised; or (ii) the Regulatory Authority deems it necessary

(b) Monthly on all systems

(c) Yearly on all systems

NOTES:

1 Maintenance should be carried out only by persons having

qualifications and experience suitable for the particular work on

which they are engaged Weekly maintenance procedures may

however be conducted by other persons after adequate

instruction.

2 The manufacturer may have additional requirements beyond that

specified in this standard.

3 The arrangements for maintenance should be such as would

ensure that a person is available on call at all times to provide

service in the event of any fault developing at the installation.

2.2 RECORDS All system attendances, e.g

inspection, testing, service, and maintenance

procedures, shall be systematically recorded by date

with signed entries in the logbook (see Clause 4.4) In

addition, a copy of all attendance records shall be

forwarded to the owner or his agent unless the owner or his agent specifically waives this requirement in writing

2 3 I N S P E C T I O N , T E S T I N G , A N D MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS. Prior to commencing any inspection, testing, or maintenance procedures, the service person shall carry out the following precautionary procedures as applicable: (a) Advise the fire control station if testing will transmit a fire alarm signal

(b) Set the system in the appropriate test mode and ensure that ancillary facilities, gas-flooding systems, and air-handling plant (including smoke exhaust and stairwell pressurization systems, evacuation warning systems, and the like) are isolated to the extent that the testing or maintenance will not cause inadvertent operation

NOTE: The action to be taken when circuit is isolated should be covered by the maintenance contract The following actions are recommended:

(i) When any part of an installation is to be isolated ensure there are no obvious safety or fire risks associated with the section being isolated Where there is any risk of fire arising from the isolation of any part of the installation the fire control station and the owner or his agent should

be notified.

(ii) When any section of an installation is to be isolated and left unattended the owner or his agent should be notified The owner or his agent should advise the appropriate authority.

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SECTION 3 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

3.1 WEEKLY The weekly maintenance procedure

shall be performed as follows:

(a) Initiate a simulated fire alarm on an alarm zone so

as to transmit an alarm to the fire control station

Check for proper operation of the associated alarm

visual indicator(s) Ascertain that the alarm was

correctly received at the fire control station

The above test shall be carried out in a manner

acceptable to the fire control station

(b) Check for satisfactory operation of the fire alarm

bell or warning device

(c) Reset installation to normal

(d) Check the battery condition by operating the battery

test facility for 1 min, and record the ‘battery

condition’ in the logbook

(e) On completion of (a), (b), (c), and (d) above,

ensure that all switches are in the correct operating

position, and if a faulty condition exists advise the

owner or his agent

(f) Record the results of all weekly maintenance

procedures in the logbook, including whether the

fire alarm signal from the alarm zone facility was

received at the fire control station (see Clause 4.2)

3.2 MONTHLY The monthly maintenance procedure

shall be performed as follows:

(a) Perform weekly maintenance procedure

(b) Test each alarm zone facility to confirm its ability

to operate the master alarm facility

(c) Check all battery terminals and electrolyte levels,

where appropriate Maintain all batteries in a

serviceable condition

(d) Check condition of battery enclosure for corrosion

and ensure the batteries are stored in a safe and

secure condition

NOTE: Where the control and indicating equipment does not

have a battery test facility, check condition of the storage

batteries by a load test (refer to Clause 2.8.8 of AS 1603.4).

(e) Check that all visual indicators are operating

correctly, including those on mimic or repeater

panels

(f) Check the operation of all aural and visual

indicators external to the control and indicating

equipment

(g) Simulate fault conditions on all alarm zones to

ensure that fault indicators, both aural and visual

where applicable, are operating correctly from each

alarm zone facility

(h) Check that all control and indicating equipment is

in a clean and operational condition, and effectively

dust-sealed

(j) Ensure that all fire indicator panels, subindicator

panels, repeater panels, and mimic panels are

clearly visible and readily accessible (see

AS 1670)

(k) Ensure that all controls are returned to the normal

condition

(l) Record the results of all monthly maintenance

procedures in the logbook, including all items

requiring corrective action, adjustment, and the like (see Clause 4.2)

(m) Check that items previously recorded as requiring attention have been attended to, or record the reason (if known) why corrective actions have not been completed

3.3 YEARLY. The yearly maintenance procedure shall be performed as follows:

NOTE: Prior to yearly maintenance procedures the maintenance person should give the owner or his agent sufficient notice of testing to allow time for witnessing to be arranged.

(a) Perform weekly and monthly maintenance procedures

(b) Visually inspect all detectors and sampling points for any condition which is likely to adversely affect their operation, such as excessive deposition of dust

or coating of paint

(c) Remove at least one detector on each alarm zone circuit and confirm the fault signal is registered at the appropriate alarm zone facility

(d) Check the operation of 20 percent of the installed heat detectors and 50 percent of the installed smoke detectors, flame detectors, and sampling points in each alarm zone using the equipment specified in Appendix B The procedure for testing shall be such that all detectors are checked not less than once every 5 years for heat detectors, and not less than once every 2 years for smoke detectors, flame detectors, and sampling points

Where a detector has not been tested in situ, upon reinstallation the detector shall be activated to cause an alarm at the alarm zone facility

Detectors and sampling points that fail to operate shall be clearly marked and reported in the logbook

NOTE: Depending on the environment detectors and filters in sampling systems may require cleaning or replacement at periodic intervals.

(e) Check the operation of all ancillary control facilities and ensure that each controlled device can

be correctly initiated

(f) Check operation of all manual call points

(g) Check the power supply supervision alarm, if applicable, by disconnecting all power supplies to the fire indicator panel, including battery supplies (h) Visually inspect control and indicating equipment components for any evidence of deterioration (j) Check for any building alterations, changes in the environment, or utilization of the protected area which would require modifications to the system (k) Ensure spare glasses for manual call points and a tool for replacing such glasses are available in the control panel

(l) Record the results of all yearly maintenance procedures in the logbooks, including details of detectors and sampling points that do not pass the visual inspection or fail to operate satisfactorily, and notify the owner or his agent of any deficiencies within the installation

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SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE DOCUMENTATION

4.1 GENERAL. Maintenance documentation to

facilitate the maintenance procedures set out in

Section 3 shall be provided for each fire indicator panel

and subindicator panel, and shall include the following:

(a) Installer’s statement, as-installed diagrams, and

commissioning test report as specified in AS 1670

The installer’s statement, as-installed diagrams, and

commissioning test report shall be prepared on

durable, good quality paper, clearly legible and

contained in a plastics cover or alternatively bound

into the operator’s manual

(b) Operator’s manual as specified in AS 1603.4

(c) Logbook

The maintenance documentation given above shall be

housed in a secure location at the fire indicator panel,

or as otherwise approved by the Regulatory Authority

The documentation shall describe the actual state of the

installation as it currently exists including all

modifications, additions, and deletions If any changes

or additions are made to the installation, the relevant

records shall be updated, i.e installer’s statement,

as-installed diagrams, operator’s manual, and the like

4.2 LOGBOOK. A logbook shall be provided to sequentially record all known alarms, faults, disconnections, and all maintenance and inspection procedures carried out so that there is a composite record of all events related to the installation The logbook shall remain the property of the building owner

The logbook shall be substantially bound, not in a loose-leaf manner, and in triplicate format with numbered pages

The logbook shall consist of the following:

(a) Name of owner or his agent and the reporting location

(b) Name of maintenance organization(s)

(c) Identification of respective fire indicator panel (d) Details of all weekly, monthly, and yearly maintenance procedures as given in Appendix A, concisely listed on each page

(e) Separate pages at the back of the logbook for recording the alarm zones and detectors and sampling points as given in Appendix C, tested in accordance with yearly maintenance procedures (f) A ‘remarks’ section for attendances apart from maintenance procedures

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APPENDIX A

LOGBOOK REPORT

MONTH INSPECTION, TESTING, AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Maintenance organization Premises

Address

NOTE: Give details of all unsatisfactory items in report section Refer to operations manual for commissioning test report.

Place a ✓ in box where item is satisfactory Place a X in box where item is unsatisfactory

1.1 Fire alarm signal simulation

1.2 Fire alarm bell or warning device

operation

1.3 Installation reset to normal

1.4 Battery condition

1.5 All switches returned to correct

operating position

1.6 Fire alarm signal received at fire

control station

DATE (weekly)

2.1 All weekly procedures

2.2 Alarm zone facility operation

2.3 Battery condition and terminals

2.4 Condition of battery cabinet and battery

storage 2.5 Indicator lights correct operation

2.6 All alarm bells and signaling devices

operation 2.7 Fault condition simulation on all alarm

zones and ensure:

1 Fault annunciators operative

2 Aural/visual indication applicable 2.8 All CIE equipment clean and operative

2.9 All FIP, SIP, RP, and MP clearly visible

and readily accessible 2.10 All controls returned conditions

2.11 Correction of items previously recorded

for action

3.1 All weekly and monthly procedures 3.2 Visual inspection of all detectors and sampling points

3.3 Fault signal registration for each alarm zone

3.4 Detector and sampling point testing,

as appropriate Enter results on detector test record (see Appendix C)

3.5 Correct operation of all ancillary control facilities

3.6 Correct initiation of each controlled device

3.7 Operation of all manual call points 3.8 Power supply supervision alarm 3.9 Control and indicating equipment component inspection for deterioration 3.10 Modifications to the system

1 Detector condition

2 Building modifications 3.11 Spare glasses for manual call points REPORT(S):

DATE:

Signature

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