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Emergency Warning Routine Maintenance

Emergency Warning Routine Maintenance

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    INSPECT that baseline data is available and legible
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    INSPECT zone block plans to ensure that they are securely mounted and legible and supplementary zone drawings, if provided, are available and legible.
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    replacing the element where required..
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    Where vented batteries are used, INSPECT the battery enclosure for evidence of corrosion.
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    SIMULATE an alarm condition and confirm that the required warning signal(s) operate.NOTE: It is recommended that the warden intercom system is used by the floor wardens toconfirm the operation of the warning signals.
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    COMPLETE all monthly service activities, as listed in Table 6.4.3.1.
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    INSPECT all emergency call points for any condition that is likely to adversely affect their operation.
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    TEST the operation of each emergency call point.
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    Where visual warning devices (VWDs) are used as the alarm-indicating devices, INSPECT all devices for any condition or damage that is likely to adversely affect their operation and ensure that they are clearly and correctly labelled where labelling is required.
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    TEST the operation of each visual warning device.
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    Where other warning devices are used as alarm indicating devices, INSPECT all devices to ensure that they are in place and ensure that they are clearly and correctly labelled where labelling is required.
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    Test for Correct Operation.
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    INSPECT the as-installed drawings to ensure the plan is legible and current.
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    SIMULATE an alarm condition via the fire system with the warning system in automatic mode.
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    SIMULATE a speaker circuit fault, emergency call point circuit fault and visual warning device circuit fault for each circuit and confirm the fault condition is indicated at the emergency warning panel (EWP), FIP and any corresponding SIP.
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    TEST or confirm the operation of the aural indicators as required.
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    TEST the operation of each control.
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    SIMULATE a fault between the fire system and the warning system and confirm the fault condition is indicated at the EWP and the FIP.
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    TEST the operation of each visual indicator and alphanumeric displays.
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    MEASURE system quiescent and alarm currents. Calculate the required battery capacity and CHECK the installed battery’s nominal capacity is no less than the required capacity. See Appendix F for calculating the required battery capacity. Record data in notes 
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    TEST the operation of ancillary control functions and ensure that each controlled device can be correctly initiated. 
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    TEST the Emergency warning system and check the signals are distinctly audible in all areas of the building. NOTE: In order to reduce the disturbance to occupants an acceptable means of conducting this test is to provide an audio signal other than the warning signal at a reduced sound pressure level.
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    CONFIRM that the alarm signal overrides nonemergency audible signals.
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    CONDUCT a functional system test with other interfaced fire systems (see Appendix D) CHECK that the interface functions in accordance with the system interface diagram for the building.
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    When the battery has not been replaced in the previous two years, verify the battery condition by carrying out a battery discharge test in accordance with Appendix F. When the battery has not been replaced in the previous two years, verify the battery condition by carrying out a battery discharge test in accordance with Appendix F. Record data in notes 
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    INSPECT all areas of the building to ensure that no structural changes are likely to affect evacuation zones.
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    INSPECT all areas of the building to ensure that changes to the occupancy are not likely to affect the performance of the system from the approved design.
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