(S98) Study Guide Part 5
907.20 Inspection, testing and other maintenance.
Fire alarm and fire alarm detection systems shall be operated and maintained in accordance
with Fire Code, Section 901, the Fire Rules and NFPA72.
INSPECTION
The visual inspection shall be made to ensure that there are no changes that affect
equipment performance.
907.19 Instructions.
Inspection, testing, operation and maintenance instructions, as built design and installation
documents and equipment specifications shall be provided on site at an approved location.
TESTING
907.20.2 Testing.
Testing shall be performed in accordance with the schedules in NFPA 72 or more frequently
where required by the Fire Commissioner. Where automatic testing is performed at least
weekly by a remotely monitored fire alarm control unit specifically listed for the application,
the system may be manually tested on an annual basis.
Exception: Devices or equipment that are inaccessible for safety considerations shall be
tested during scheduled shutdowns where approved by the Fire Commissioner, but not less
than every 18 months.
907.20.3 Detector sensitivity.
Detector sensitivity shall be checked in compliance with the manufacturer's instructions and
NFPA 72. Detectors which are connected to a fire alarm system that automatically transmit
signals to the Fire Department or to a central station shall, as applicable, also be checked in
compliance with the Fire Rules.
907.20.4 Method.
To ensure that each smoke detector is within its listed and marked sensitivity range, it shall
be tested using either a calibrated test method, the manufacturer’s calibrated sensitivity test
instrument, listed control equipment arranged for the purpose, a smoke detector/control unit
907.20 Inspection, testing and other maintenance.
Fire alarm and fire alarm detection systems shall be operated and maintained in accordance
with Fire Code, Section 901, the Fire Rules and NFPA72.
INSPECTION
The visual inspection shall be made to ensure that there are no changes that affect
equipment performance.
907.19 Instructions.
Inspection, testing, operation and maintenance instructions, as built design and installation
documents and equipment specifications shall be provided on site at an approved location.
TESTING
907.20.2 Testing.
Testing shall be performed in accordance with the schedules in NFPA 72 or more frequently
where required by the Fire Commissioner. Where automatic testing is performed at least
weekly by a remotely monitored fire alarm control unit specifically listed for the application,
the system may be manually tested on an annual basis.
Exception: Devices or equipment that are inaccessible for safety considerations shall be
tested during scheduled shutdowns where approved by the Fire Commissioner, but not less
than every 18 months.
907.20.3 Detector sensitivity.
Detector sensitivity shall be checked in compliance with the manufacturer's instructions and
NFPA 72. Detectors which are connected to a fire alarm system that automatically transmit
signals to the Fire Department or to a central station shall, as applicable, also be checked in
compliance with the Fire Rules.
907.20.4 Method.
To ensure that each smoke detector is within its listed and marked sensitivity range, it shall
be tested using either a calibrated test method, the manufacturer’s calibrated sensitivity test
instrument, listed control equipment arranged for the purpose, a smoke detector/control unit
