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Title AS 1851.8-1987 Maintenance of fire protection equipment - Automatic fire detection and alarm systems Licensee Licensed to LUU MINH LUAN on 25 Feb 2002 Conditions of use This is a licensed electronic copy of a document where copyright is owned or managed by Standards Australia International Your licence is a single user licence and the document may not be stored, transferred or otherwise distributed on a network You may also make one paper copy of this document if required Web Check-up AS 1851.8—1987 Licensed to LUU MINH LUAN on 25 Feb 2002 Single user licence only Storage, distribution or use on network prohibited Australian StandardR 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 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 Licensed to LUU MINH LUAN on 25 Feb 2002 Single user licence only Storage, distribution or use on network prohibited 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 Review of Australian Standards To keep abreast of progress in industry, Australian Standards are subject to periodic review and are kept up to date by the issue of amendments or new editions as necessary It is 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MAINTENANCE OF FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT Part 8— AUTOMATIC FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEMS First published as part of AS CA15 Second edition Third edition Fourth edition Revised and redesignated as AS 1670 Second edition AS 1670—1983 revised and issued in part as AS 1851.8 1961 1965 1967 1971 1974 1983 1987 PUBLISHED BY STANDARDS AUSTRALIA (STANDARDS ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA) THE CRESCENT, HOMEBUSH, NSW 2140 ISBN 7262 4668 PREFACE 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 Page Licensed to LUU MINH LUAN on 25 Feb 2002 Single user licence only Storage, distribution or use on network prohibited SECTION 1.1 1.2 1.3 SCOPE REFERENCED DOCUMENTS DEFINITIONS SECTION 2.1 2.2 2.3 4.1 4.2 4 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES WEEKLY MONTHLY YEARLY SECTION 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS MAINTENANCE OF INSTALLATION RECORDS INSPECTION, TESTING, AND MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS SECTION 3.1 3.2 3.3 SCOPE AND GENERAL 5 MAINTENANCE DOCUMENTATION GENERAL LOGBOOK 6 APPENDICES A LOGBOOK REPORT B FIRE DETECTOR TESTERS C DETECTOR TEST RECORD E Copyright — STANDARDS AUSTRALIA Users of Standards are reminded that copyright subsists in all 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that material used is from the current edition of the Standard and that it is updated whenever the Standard is amended or revised The number and date of the Standard should therefore be clearly identified The use of material in print form or in computer software programs to be used commercially, with or without payment, or in commercial contracts is subject to the payment of a royalty This policy may be varied by Standards Australia at any time 3 AS 1851.8—1987 STANDARDS ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA Australian Standard MAINTENANCE OF FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT PART — AUTOMATIC FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEMS Licensed to LUU MINH LUAN on 25 Feb 2002 Single user licence only Storage, distribution or use on network prohibited SECTION 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 Attention is drawn to the following related documents: AS 1603 AS 1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS The following standards are referred to in this standard: AS 1603 Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm Systems Part — Control and Indicating Equipment AS 1670 Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm Systems — System Design, Installation, and Commissioning Fire — Glossary of Terms Part — Fire Protection and Firefighting Equipment AS 2484 1.3 the AS COPYRIGHT Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm Systems Part — Fire Alarm Bells 1851 Maintenance of Fire Protection Equipment Part Portable Fire Extinguishers Part Fire Hose Reels Part Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems Part Fire Hydrant Installations Part Automatic Smoke/Heat Venting Systems Part Management Procedures for Maintaining the Fire Precaution Features of Air-handling Systems Part Fire-resistant Doorsets DEFINITIONS For the purpose of this standard, definitions given in AS 1603.4, AS 1670, and 2484.2 apply AS 1851.8—1987 SECTION GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Licensed to LUU MINH LUAN on 25 Feb 2002 Single user licence only Storage, distribution or use on network prohibited 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: 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 The manufacturer may have additional requirements beyond that specified in this standard 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 forwarded to the owner or his agent unless the owner or his agent specifically waives this requirement in writing 2.3 INSPECTION, TESTING, AND 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 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 COPYRIGHT 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 5 AS 1851.8—1987 Licensed to LUU MINH LUAN on 25 Feb 2002 Single user licence only Storage, distribution or use on network prohibited SECTION 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 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) 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 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 (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 years for heat detectors, and not less than once every 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: 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) NOTE: Depending on the environment detectors and filters in sampling systems may require cleaning or replacement at periodic intervals (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 (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 not pass the visual inspection or fail to operate satisfactorily, and notify the owner or his agent of any deficiencies within the installation COPYRIGHT AS 1851.8—1987 SECTION MAINTENANCE DOCUMENTATION 4.1 GENERAL Maintenance documentation to facilitate the maintenance procedures set out in Section 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 Licensed to LUU MINH LUAN on 25 Feb 2002 Single user licence only Storage, distribution or use on network prohibited 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 COPYRIGHT AS 1851.8—1987 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 WEEKLY CHECKED WEEK WEEK WEEK WEEK WEEK Licensed to LUU MINH LUAN on 25 Feb 2002 Single user licence only Storage, distribution or use on network prohibited 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) MONTHLY CHECKED 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 All weekly procedures Alarm zone facility operation Battery condition and terminals 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: Fault annunciators operative 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 YEARLY CHECKED 3.1 3.2 All weekly and monthly procedures 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 Detector condition Building modifications 3.11 Spare glasses for manual call points REPORT(S): SIGNED: SERVICE PERSON: For owner or his agent Print name DATE: Signature COPYRIGHT AS 1851.8—1987 APPENDIX B FIRE DETECTOR TESTERS B1 SCOPE This Appendix sets out requirements for devices for the testing of fire detectors installed in automatic fire detection and alarm systems B2 REQUIREMENTS Device(s) for the testing of fire detectors and sampling points shall not adversely affect the operation of the fire detector nor change its sensitivity Such devices shall not produce a fire risk, i.e contain a naked flame or ember not enclosed For testing a detector in situ or upon reinstallation of any detector, the detector shall be tested by applying the phenomenon for which it is designed to detect in a manner representative of normal operation, i.e heat to a heat detector, aerosol (see Note) to a smoke detector, optical attenuator to a beam type optical smoke detector, and electromagnetic radiation to a flame detector NOTE: The term aerosol is considered to be a suspension of particles in air Licensed to LUU MINH LUAN on 25 Feb 2002 Single user licence only Storage, distribution or use on network prohibited Fire detector tester(s) and test methods acceptable to the detector manufacturer as appropriate to assess the response characteristics of the detector shall be used The detectors, as tested, shall comply with the limits of response characteristics, e.g operating times, specified by the detector manufacturer Such limits shall be representative of expected response for detectors commensurate with manufacturing tolerances and operational factors Testers should be of robust construction, designed for transportability and ease of use NOTES: For non-resettable heat detectors, an in situ test may not be appropriate In such cases, it is recommended that an appropriate number of detectors be replaced each year so that every years all detectors have been replaced A test for response characteristics of flame detectors is considered necessary to the maintenance of the detectors; however, current technology offers no acceptable test procedure, hence a test for detector sensitivity is not included in this Appendix COPYRIGHT AS 1851.8—1987 APPENDIX C DETECTOR TEST RECORD INSTRUCTIONS: REFER TO ‘AS INSTALLED’ DRAWINGS FOR DETECTOR IDENTIFICATION REPORT TO FAULTY DETECTORS IN LOGBOOK TICK BOX FOR DETECTORS COMPLYING WITH RESPONSE LIMITS SPECIFIED BELOW CROSS BOX FOR DETECTORS NOT COMPLYING WITH RESPONSE LIMITS Date Alarm zone Service person print name and sign Detectors and sampling points tested 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Licensed to LUU MINH LUAN on 25 Feb 2002 Single user licence only Storage, distribution or use on network prohibited 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 REQUIRED RESPONSE CHARACTERISTICS Fill in the limits of response characteristics specified by the detector manufacturer for the type of detector tester used (see Appendix B) Specified response limits Type of detector Reference Lower limit Upper limit COPYRIGHT ... payment of a royalty This policy may be varied by Standards Australia at any time 3 AS 185 1. 8? ??1 987 STANDARDS ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA Australian Standard MAINTENANCE OF FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT. .. COPYRIGHT Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm Systems Part — Fire Alarm Bells 185 1 Maintenance of Fire Protection Equipment Part Portable Fire Extinguishers Part Fire Hose Reels Part Automatic Fire. .. 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