BUILDING_ACCEPTANCE_CHECKLIST-_FIRE_DEPT.pdf

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FACILITY SYSTEMS

FUNCTIONAL TEST

CHECKLIST

PURPOSE:

• This checklist provides actions to be taken when conducting functional operation checks of the following life and emergency systems: Fire alarms, sprinklers, standpipes, fire pumps, gas detection, exit & emergency lighting, exit passage, exit doors, air handler units, fire rated doors, wall penetrations, extinguishers, hood & duct extraction systems, and emergency signage. Of course not all systems may be installed in each facility. Operationally check all that apply to the facility.

• Do not conduct the operational check without the presence of the installing contractor, project manager, and 31 CES/CEOEM Fire Alarm Maintenance Contract QA

• A copy of this checklist must be provided to the appropriate project manager once we are notified of a “Fire protection System Test”. The project manager should forward a copy to the appropriate contractor. This will provide all parties with an idea of what we expect to be performing.

• Ensure the project manager will receive the final fire alarm testing documentation

IAW all applicable Italian Fire Standards and Laws outlined below. This is required for all facilities that are subject to C.P.I. (Italian Fire Prevention Certification Program)

BUILDING NUMBER: ___________________________ DATE: ____________

PROJECT #:____________________________________________________________

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1-FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEM:

1. Ensure all devices are operational and transmit the fire alarm radio signal to Aviano Fire Alarm Communications Center.

_________ Pull stations_________ Heat detectors _________Smoke detectors

_________ Duct detectors _______Alarm/horns _______ Strobes

_________ under floor smoke detectors ________ Sprinkler flow switches

_________ Supervisory devices _________ Stand pipes

2. _________ Test cross-zone detection feature if installed.

3. _________ Do all the alarms have the same tone?

4. _________ Are detectors installed in all areas? (see above ceiling tiles)

5. _________ Are detectors reachable for maintenance? (see above ceiling)

6. _________Are above ceiling detectors indicated with alarm visual repeaters?

7. _________Are above ceiling detectors on their own zone?

8. _________Are smoke detectors located at least 3 feet (1m) away from air diffusers?

9. _________Is FACP accessible? If not acquire key to gain entrance to panel.

10. _________Does all indicator lights illuminate on annunciator and/or F.A.C.P?

11. _________Are proper resetting instructions and code located nearby F.A.C.P?

12. _________Is there a building diagram indicating all zones and alarm devices near the F.A.C.P? Also, are all instructions written in English_______?

13. _________ Does the instruction reflects which utilities must be turned on after any given fire alarm activation?

EXPLAIN___________________________________________

14. _________Is the F.A.C.P protected with a heat or smoke detector in general area?

15. _________Are batteries on F.AC.P and transmitter being disconnected for 5 minutes to verify system operability? (activate 1 or 2 devices at the most)

16. _________Are all devices supervised for trouble indication. Disconnect random devices to test: _________Pull stations __________Heat detectors __________

Smoke detectors _______Duct detectors _________Alarm/horns____________

Strobes _________ Under floor smoke detectors _______ Sprinkler flow switches _______

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17. _______Are batteries on F.A.C.P and MONACO transmitter disconnected to verify “BATTERY FAULT”?

18. _______Is a set of keys provided for manual pull station so as to perform required fire evacuation drills?

19. _______ Is the Fire Alarm System provided with an independent electrical line?

20. _______Is FACP electrical switch identified with a red tag reading FIRE LARM?

21. _______Is FACP electrical switch locked with suitable plastic lock if located inside an electrical panel ?

22. _______ Is an emergency electrical shut off located outside the main facility entrance?

23. _______Is a fire evacuation plan being posted by main entrance?

24. Does fire evacuation plan reflects the following?

a. Location of primary and secondary passageways_______

b. Location of F.A.C.P_________

c. Location of assigned portable fire extinguishers________

d. Location of manual alarm pull stations_______

e. Location of emergency shut off devices, A/C power______ Fuel______

Gas ______ Boiler room _____External gas or fuel tank_______

f. Location of rally and accountability points_______

g. Fire reporting numbers DSN 911, Commercial 0434-308-911_______

22.________Was record of testing provided to Project Manager IAW U.N.I 11224

“Prospetto” A-1, A-2, A-3, A- 4, B-1B-2.

2-FIRE SPRINKLERS:

1. ________ Were flow switches tested through fire inspection test valve?

2. ________ Was the system hydrostatically tested for 24 hours at a pressure not minor then 15 bar prior the final functional test?

3. ________ Was the system flushed prior testing?

4. ________ Bells activated? Radio signal to FD_____? Water motor gong_____?

5. ________ Was main drain checked for required flow reading?

6. ________ Was tamper switch checked on OS &Y valve?

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7. ________ Are sprinkler installed in all areas? (see above ceiling)

8. ________ Are heads of the right type_______? Pendant_____? Up-right_____?

9. ________ Are any of the sprinkler heads blocked or obstructed in any way?

10. ________ Check height of sprinkler heads from ceiling/obstructions.

11. ________ Are fire dept. connections at required height? Signage_______?

12. ________ Is riser location in a locked room? Was key provided to F.P.O._____?

13. ________ Is back flow preventer supervised ?

14. ________ Is post Indicator Valve (P.I.V.) supervised if installed?

15. ________ Is padlock with key #21 provided for not supervised P.I.V?

16. ________ Are 6 extra sprinkler heads provided for every 36 heads installed?

17. ________ Is sprinkler wrench located inside extra sprinkler heads box?

18. ________ Are hydraulic calculations attached to the riser.

19. ________ Are all valves properly identified with required signage?

20. ________ Were tamper switches tested for radio connection and trouble alarm?

21. ________ Are proper anchors provided for sprinkler piping? (see above ceiling)

22. _______ Was record of testing provided Project Manager IAW UNI- EN 12845?

3-FIRE PUMPS:

1. _______Was the system pressurized for 2 hours prior to testing?

2. _______Was the pump houses inspected for proper ventilation and heating?

3. _______ Were all pump controls checked for damage?

4. _______ Were all pumps gauges checked for proper reading and operability?

5. Suction pressure gauge _______psi (bar)?

6. _______Are suction control valves sealed open?

7. Discharge pressure gauge___________ psi (bar)

8. _______ Are discharge line control valves sealed open?

9. Pump staring pressure from pressure switch in controller ______ psi (bar)

10. Pump run time from controller: ________minutes?

11. _______ Were the automatic controllers verified in the automatic (AUTO) setting? _______Were batteries verified for proper charging?

12. _______Was the system checked for water leakage?

13. _______ Start and churn to verify operability? ____unusual noise, vibration?

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14. _______ Is the fire pump running alarm? ____Radio signal sent to FD?

15. _______ Was the exhaust system inspected for leaks?

16. _______ Is the jokey pump operational?

17. _______ Is the jokey pump controller power on?

18. _______ Is the jokey pump controller set on “ AUTO”

19. _______ Was operability of the relief valve checked?

20. _______Were the engine-driven pumps tested for a minimum of 30 minutes?

21. _______ Was the electric engine run up tested for a minimum of 10 minutes?

22. ELECTRIC FIRE PUMPS ONLY:

23. _______ Is the normal-phase pilot light “ON”?

24. _______ Is the reverse-phase pilot light “OFF”?

25. DIESEL FIRE PUMPS ONLY:

26. ______ Is diesel tank is 2/3 full? _____Is diesel engine oil level full?

27. ______ Are batteries fully charged?_____ Battery terminals clean?

28. ______ Is the engine-running-time meter recording pump operation properly?

29. ______ Is the diesel engine water level full?

30. ______ Are all water valves supervised and properly identified?

31. ______ Has battery been disconnected to verify trouble alarm activation?

32. ______ Was tested conducted on battery power mode?

33. ______ Were operating instructions provided to F.P.O.

34. ______ Was record of test provided to Project Manager IAW UNI 1028-1-2?

4-FIRE HYDRANTS:

1 _______ Was hydrant accessibility verified?

2________Were hydrant outlets slightly more than hand-tight?

3________Was the hydrant checked for leaks, bottom/top?

4________Were threads checked for damaged? _____Were threads lubricated?

5 ________Was hydrant opened and water flow verified for not less than 1 minute or till water became clear?

6 _______ Were bollards provided to protect hydrant from vehicular traffic?

5-STAND PIPES:

1. ______Was stand pipe system pressurized for two hours prior to testing?

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2. ______W as the system checked for water leakage?

3. ______Was fire alarm activated upon stand pipe water discharge?

4. ______ Was radio signal being sent to FD Communication Center?

5. ______ Were stand pipes tested for 10 minutes verifying proper water flow?

6. ______ Is identification signage properly installed?

7. ______ Was record of test provided to Project Manager IAW UNI 10779?

6-CLEAN AGENT FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS:

1. _______ Check hangers and supports, cylinders, manifolds, piping

2. Labels: _________Actual weight of gas ___________Date of test

3. _______ Manufacturing date ______________Hydrostatic test

4. _______ Cylinders Capacity ______________ Storage pressure

5. _______ Are cylinders, pipe work, steel work, checked for coating?

6. FUNCTIONAL TEST

7. _______ Were each agent storage containers release mechanism disabled?

8. _______ Were the agent release storage circuits reconnected to a functional device to indicate circuit activation as follow?

9. _______ For electrical circuits use 24-volt lamp, flashbulb or circuit breaker.

10. _______ For pneumatic circuits use pressure gauges

11. _______Were solenoid valves and nitrogen pressure switch tested for functional test?

12.__________Ensure all devices are operational and transmit a fire alarm radio signal to Aviano Fire Alarm Communications Center.

_________ Pull stations_________ Heat detectors _________Smoke detectors

_________ Duct detectors _______Alarm/horns _______ Strobes _________ under floor smoke detectors______ Were all devices tested on battery power?

13. ______ Is a second detector or second alarm circuit verified to ensure extinguishing system activation?

14. _______Was HWAC system shut down verified?

15. _______Were all manual extinguishing discharge pull stations tested?

16. _______Were all visual and acoustical devices activated?

17. _______ Were all interior and exterior warning luminescent panels flashing?

18. _______ Were all alarm signals verified in the Fire Alarm Control Panel?

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19. _______Was MONACO radio transmission verified?

20. _______ Were all abort functions tested? EXPLAIN___________________

21. ______ Was the system tested for obstruction and continuity by discharging a

“puff” of compressed air or carbon dioxide?

22 ENCLOSURE INTEGRITY CHECK

22. _____ Is the enclosure examined to locate seal air leaks

24 TEST COMPLETION______ Is FACP back to normal condition?

25. ______Are each agent storage discharge reconnected?

26. ______Is the system back to a fully operational condition?

27. ______ Is required warning and identification signage Provided?

28. ____ Was record of test provided to Project Manager IAW UNI EN 15004-1?

7-EXIT AND EMERGENCY LIGHTS:

1. _______ Test exit lights for operation. disconnect power and verify exit and emergency lights at the same time.

2. _______ Emergency lights shall be installed in all areas to include bathrooms, attics and maintenance utility rooms. Disconnect power and walk the building.

3. _______ Ares exit passageways indicated with directional arrows?

4. _______ Are emergency lights identified with a LED and a tag reading EL?

5. _______ Is the system provided with U.P.S? _______Self testing?______

6. _______ Does the system have a dedicated switch to perform a light check?

7. _______ Was record of test provided to Project Manager IAW UNI EN 1838?

8-GAS DETECTION SYSTEM:

1. _______ Is the boiler room provided with a gas detection system?

2. _______ Does the gas detection panel have written resetting instructions?

3. _______ Is there a yellow /orange visual and acoustical gas leak device installed outside the boiler room? Is it identified GAS ALARM_______?

4. _______ Is there a yellow anunciator panel in main general area which once activated reads GAS ALARM? __Is gas alarm tone different from fire alarm?

5. _______ Is gas shut off handle identified EMERGENCY GAS SHUT OFF”?

6. _______ Is gas cabinet reducers identified “NO SMOKING FLAMMABLE

GAS”? Is gas cabinet grounded______?

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7. _______ Is the gas detection system local only, NOT connected to F.A.C.C.?

8. _______ Were gas detectors tested? Was gas flow interruption verified_____?

9. _______ Did external alarm activate? Did orange/yellow light turn on _____?

9-EXIT AND EGRESS PASSAGGE WAYS:

1._______ Is panic hardware installed on high occupancies areas?

2._______ Does door with panic hardware swings in the direction of exit travel?

3._______ Is exit discharged flushed to the floor level?

4._______ Are panic hardware bars provided with a green arrow indicating where pushing force shall be apply?

5._______ Are panic hardware bars of that type flushed to the doors surface?

5._______ Are automatic doors capable to be pushed open in the event of power failure?

6._______ Do automatic doors have a sign on them indicating “IN CASE OF

FIRE PUSH TO OPEN”?

10-FIRE EXTINGUISHERS:

1._______ Are recessed or semi-recessed fire extinguishers cabinets provided?

2._______ Are fire extinguisher signs installed to indicate permanent location?

3._______ Are sufficient number of fire extinguishers located in the facility?

4._______ Italian or U.S. extinguishers? EXPALIN_______________________

11-FIRE RATED DOORS:

1._______ Are fire doors properly rated for the area they are protecting?

2._______ Are all closure devices operational? Do they latch closed_______?

4._______ Are fire door and windows provided with magnetic holders?

5._______ Is the space between door and floor level properly sealed?

6._______ Are supporting frames sturdy attached to the door structure?

7._______ Are extra fusible links (5 every 20 doors) available for F.P.O?

12-WALL SEPARATION:

1.________ Ensure fire wall have NO openings or penetrations to breach the fire integrity. _____Are penetrations sealed with fire stopping material?

2.________ Is stairwell fire integrity breached?

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13-AIR HANDLING UNITS:

1._______ Does air handling unit(s) shut down when detectors are activated?

2._______ Are duct detectors properly identified with a label reading D.D?

3._______ Shall HWAC units be reset after fire alarm activation?

EXPLAIN: __________________________________________

14-DEEP FAT FRYERS:

1._______ Were deep fat fryer calibrated if installed?

15-FIRE DAMPERS:

1.______ Are fire dampers electronically connected to F.A.C.P for reset?

2_______Is fire damper location identified on ceiling with a label reading FD?

16-EMERGENCY SIGNAGE:

1._______ Is emergency signage provided IAW D. Lgs. n.81/08 and 10/03/98?

_______ Fire extinguishers _______manual pull stations________ stand pipes _______gas shut off ______fuel shut off ______main electrical shut off _______boiler room ______gas cabinets _____fire department connection_______inspector test valve______sprinkler valves_____electrical cabinets.

17-HOOD AND DUCT SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS:

1._______ Hoods and duct extinguishing system, if installed will be tested for activation.

2. _______ Was date of last hydrostatic test verified?

3.________Was manual release activated?

4.________ Was fusible link activated?

5.________ Were all extinguishing system manual pull stations tested?

6. ________Was building fire alarm activated?

7. ________Was MONACO radio signal received at the ECC?

5. ________Power and gas shut off activated?

6. ________Was connection to shut down supply air to exhaust hood verified?

7. _______ Was the system tested for obstruction and continuity by discharging a

“puff” of compressed air or carbon dioxide?

8. _______Are hoods and pull stations identified with sequential numbering?

9. Was documentation of testing provided to Project Manager IAW UNI 11198?

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REMARKS:

PROJECT MANAGER SIGNATURE: DATE:

CONSTRACTOR SIGNATURE: DATE:

FIRE PREVENTION INSPECTOR SIGNATURE: DATE: