Fire Alarm Testing

FIRE DEVICE CERTIFICATION

Certified technician will work with CSC staff to complete testing and inspection of the fire alarm system and shall include the following:

1.

All smoke detectors checked for proper operation by using a non-contaminating dry aerosol and or other approved method. All Heat Detectors individually checked for proper operation using a computerized, electronic, re-settable heat lamp.

2.

All manual pull stations checked for proper operation

3.

All audible and visual signals to be activated and individually checked for proper operation.

4.

All control panels to be checked for proper supply voltages and response to trouble and alarms etc. as specified by the manufacturer.

5.

Location and number of fire devices are noted in attached documentation.

6.

At the end of each day a briefing is to be held detailing in writing the days deficiencies so the site can address said deficiencies immediately i.e. Battery under voltage, smoke detector trouble etc.

7.

Previous reports will not be provided to the contractor.

SPRINKLER SYSTEM INSPECTION

Certified technician will work with CSC staff to complete the Fire Alarm System while the annual test and certification of the sprinkler system is conducted by the technician or his designated sub-contractor. This test is to be performed during the scheduled fire alarm test and certification and not at a separate time.

The complete test and inspection of the sprinkler system shall include the following:

1.

Inspection of control valves to ensure they are in the appropriate open or closed position.

2.

Check the valves that are normally in the open position to ensure they are locked or equipped with a tamper switch.

3.

Inspect fire department connections to ensure good working condition (couplings free, caps in place etc. Check the valves to ensure they are not leaking.

4.

Conduct sprinkler system alarm test using the hydraulically most remote test valve.

5.

Inspect electric alarms and supervisory alarms and test satisfactorily

6.

Location of wet system devices are noted in attached documentation

7.

Correct any deficiencies assigned to contractor for correction, and appropriately document all such corrections of identified deficiencies

A contracting officer can use limited tendering for specific reasons outlined in the applicable trade agreements. The reason for this contract is described below:

• None