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Copyright 2018 National Fre Protection Associatlon (NFPA), Licensed, by agreement. for hdiidus use and download on 06/06/2018 to Nolan Gris tor designated user Massactuserts Department of Corrections. No other rns vps, Tas heCES At Ans ubtpcn seroon Span 26 INSPECTION, TESTING, AND MAINTENANCE m7 | Table 14.3.1 Visual Inspection Thitial Periodic Component Acceptance Frequency Method Reference 1, Allequipment x Annual Ensure there are no changes thataffect 4.3.4 ‘equipment performance. Inspect for building modifications, occupancy changes, changes in environmental conditions, device location, physical ‘obstructions, device orientation, physical damage, and degree of leanliness, 2. Control equipment (a) Fire alarm systems monitored Verify a system normal condition, for alatm, supervisory, and rouble signals (1) Fuses x Annual (2) Interfaced equipment x ‘Aantal (8) Lamps and LEDs x Annual (4) Primary (main) power supply X. Annual ) Trouble signals X —— Semianal (b) Fire alarm ystems Verify asystem normal condition, ‘unmonitored for alarm, supervisory, and trouble signals (1) Fuses x Weekly (2) Interfaced equipment x Weekly (8) Lamps and LEDs x Weekly (G2) Primary (main) power supply X. Weekly (5) Trouble signals x Weekly 3. Reserved 4. Supervising station alarm systems Verify location, physical condition, anda transmitters ‘stem normal condition, (a) Digital alarm communicacor x Annual ‘wansmnitter (DACT) (b) Digital alarm radio sansmiveer. =X. Annual (DART) (©) McCulloh x Annual (@) Radio alarm transmitter (RAT) X Anaad {c) All other types of x Annual 5. Invbuilding fire emergency XX Semiannual Verity location and condition, voice alarm communications ‘equipment 5. Reserved 7. Reserved 8. Reserved 9. Batteries Inspect for corrosion or leakage. Verify 1006.10 Uightness of connections. Verify marking of the month/year of manufacture (all types). (2) Leadacia x Monthly Visually inspect electrolyte level (b) Nickel-eadmium X Semanal {) Primary (dry cell) x Monthly (4) Sealed lead-acid X —— Semiannual 10, Reserved ora cation Copyright 2018 National Fre Protection Associatlon (NFPA), Licensed, by agreement. for hdiidus use and download on 06/06/2018 to Nolan Gris tor designated user Massactuserts Department of Corrections. No other rns vps, Tas heCES At Ans ubtpcn seroon Span 26 178 [NATIONAL FIRE ALARM AND SIGNALING CODE ‘Table 14.8.1 Continued Tikal Periodic Component Acceptance Frequency Method Reference TI, Remote anmunciators X__Semiannual Verily location and condition, 12. Notification appliance circuit power x ‘Annual Verify proper fuse ratings, ifany. Verify 106 extenders Uthat lass and LEDs indicate normal ‘operating status ofthe equipment. 13, Remote power supplies x ‘Annual Verify proper fuse ratings, ifany. Verily 106 that lamps and LEDs indicate normal ‘operating status of the equipment 14,_‘Transient suppressors X___Semiannual_Verify location and condition, 15. Reserved 16, Fiberoptic cable connections ‘Annual Verify location and condition, 17. Tnitating devices Verify location and condition (all devices). (@) Aiesampting (1) General X ——Semiannual Verify that indine Gers, ifany,are clean. 17.7.3.6 (2) Sampling sytem piping and x Verify that sampling system piping and 17.736. sampling ports fittings are installed propery, appes airtight, and are permanently fixed, Confirm that sampling pipe is conspicuously identified, Verify that sample ports or points are not obstructed. (b) Duct detectors (1) General X —Semiannual Verify that detector is rigidly mounted. 17.7.5.5 Confirm that no penetrations in a return air duct exist in the vicinity of the detector, Confirm the detector is installed so as to sample the airstream atthe proper location in the duct. (2) Sampling tube x Verify proper orientation. Confirm the 17.7.5.5 sampling tube protrudes into the duct in accordance with system design. (©) Blectromechanical releasing X ——Semiannuat devices (4) Fire extinguishing system(s) or X_— Semanal suppression syatem (6) switches (c) Manual fire alarm boxes X ——Semiannuat (9 Heat detectors X ——Semiannual (g) Radiant energy fire detectors X Quarterly Verify no point requiring detection 178 obstructed or oulside the detector's field of view. (h) Video image smoke and fire X Quarterly Verify no point requiring detection is 77.7; detectors obstructed or outside the detector's VALS Field of view () Smoke detectors (excluding X —Semiannual fone: and tworfamily dwellings) () Projected beam smoke detectors X_—_Semiannual_Verify beam path is unobstructed. (h) Supervisory signal devices X “Quarterly () Waterfloye devices X Quarterly 18, Reserved Q 2019 Eton heed x coterie Ts Nallonal Fire Protection Associaton (NFPA), Licensed, by agreement, for Individual use and downland on D6/06/2019 to Nolan Cth for designated usar Massachusarts Department of Coractions, No other INSPECTION, TESTING, AND MAINTENANCE 73-79 ‘Table 14.3.1 Continued Thitial Periodic Component Acceptance Frequency Method Reference 19, Combination systems Verify location and condition (all ypes) (a) Fire extinguisher electronic X —Semiannal monitoring device/systems (b) Carbon monoxide Semianmual detectors/systems 20, Fire alarm control interface and X _Semiannual Verify location and condition, ‘emergency control function interface 21, Guards tour equipment X___Semiannual Verify location and condition, 22. Notification appliances Verify location and condition (all ‘appliances) (a) Audible appliances X Semanal (b) Audible textual notification X —— Semiannual appliances (©) Visible appliances (1) General X Semiannuat 1855 (2) Candela rating. x Verify that the candela rating marking, 1855, ‘agrees with the approved drawings 33, Exit marking audible notification X __ Semiannual Verify location and condition, appliances 24, Resenved 25. Arca of refuge twoway x ‘Annual Verify location and condition, 26, Reserved 27. Supervising station alarm systems — (a) Signal receipt x Daily Verify receipt of signal (b) Receivers x Annual Verify location and normal condition, 28. Public emergency alarm reporting Verify location and condition. ‘stem transmission equipment (a) Publiely accessible alarm box X —— Semiannual (b) Auxiliary box x ‘Annual (c) Master box (1) Manual operation X —Semiannual (2) Auxiliary operation x ‘Annal 29, Resened 30, Mass notification system (2) Monitored for integrity Verify a system normal condition, (1) Control equipment () Fuses x Annual Gi) Imerfaces x “Annual (Gi) Lamps/LED x Annual (iv) Primary (main) power x Annual supply (2) Secondary power batteries x Annual (3) Initiating devices x Anniwal () Notification appliances x ‘Annual ora cation Copyright 2018 National Fre Protection Associatlon (NFPA), Licensed, by agreement. for hdiidus use and download on 06/06/2018 to Nolan Gris tor designated user Massactuserts Department of Corrections. No other ‘Seen enn yop we wn prin NPE Fa ono ct net rar Phe Al oa acon ho on aoe 7-80 [NATIONAL FIRE ALARM AND SIGNALING CODE ‘Table 14.8.1 Continued Tikal Periodic Acceptance Frequency Method Component Reference 30. Mass notification stem (continued) (b) Not monitored for integrity installed prior to adoption of the 2010 edition (1) Control equipment Verify a stem normal condition, (i) Fuses X —Semiannuat ii) Interfaces X ——Semiannual (Gi) Lamps/LED X Semiannual (iv) Primary (main) power X ——Semiannual supply (2) Secondary power batteries X ——Semiannual (3) Initiating devices X — Semiannual (4) Notification appliances X —Semiannual (©) Antenna x Annual Verify location and condition (@) Transceivers x Annal Verify location and condition. 143.2 Devices or equipment that is inaccessible for safety considerations (eg, continuous. process operations, ener fied electrical equipment, radiation, and excessive height) Shall be permitted to be inspected during scheduled sbut owns if approved by the authority having jurisdiction 14.3.3. Extended intervals shall not exceed 18 months 14.34 The visual inspection shall be made to ensure that there are no changes that affect equipment performance 144 Testing. 144.1 Initial Acceptance Testing 144.1.1 All new systems shall be inspected and tested in ac- cordance with the Fequitements of Chapter 14 1441.2 The authority having jurisdiction shall be notified prior (o the initial acceptance tes 14.4.2" Reacceptance Testing 144.2.1 When an initiating device, notification appliance, oF control relay is ded, it shall be funetionally tested 144.22 When an initiating device, notification appliance, or control relay is deleted, another device, appliance, or control relay on the circuit shall be operated 144.2. When modifications or repairs to control equipment hardware are made, the control equipment shall be tested in accordance with Table 14.48.2, items I(a) and 1(d). 144.24 When changes are made to sitespecific software, the follossing shall apply Q DD aoa ein (1) All functions known to be affected by the change, o iden- lied by a means that indicates changes, shall be 100 per cent tested (2) In addition, 10 percent of initiating devices that are not directly affected by the change, up to a maximum of 50 devices also shall be tested and correct system operation, shall be verified (8) Atevised record of completion in accordance with 7.5.6 shall be prepared to reflect these changes. 144.2.5 Changes to the system executive software shall re: guire a 10 percent functional test of the system, including a test of at least one device on each input and output circuit to verify critical system functions such as notification appliances, control functions, and offpremises reporting, 14.4.3* Test Methods. 14.4.8.1° At the request of the authority having jurisdiction, the central station facility installation shall be inspected for complete information regarding the central station system, in- Cluding specifications, wiring diagrams, and floor plans that Ihave been submitted for approval prior to installation of equipment and wiring 14.4.3.2* Systems and associated equipment shall be tested. according to Table 141.82 Table 14.4.3. was revised by tentative interim amend iments (TIAS), See page 1. 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No other rns vps, Tas heCES At Ans ubtpcn seroon Span 26 INSPECTION, TESTING, AND MAINTENANCE m8) Table 4.4.3.2 Testing Initial ‘Periodic Componeat Acceptance Frequency Method 1._Allequipment x See Table 1431 2 Gono equipment and wansponder (a) Functions X Annually Verify correct receipt of alarm, supervisory, ad wouble signals (inputs) ‘operation of evacuation signals ad aucitary mctiona (outputs; creat "pension, incinding detecson of open crit and ground fai, and power supp supervision for detecdon of lose of ac power ad {connection of secondary batteries, (b) Fuses x Verity ating and supervision, {e) Toterfced equipment X Annually Verfyintegriy of single or multiple exeuits providing interface Between 0 ‘oF more control ks, Test interfaced equipment connections BY ‘perating or simlating operation of the equipment being superised, ‘Vert signals required to be wansmited athe contol unit (4) Lamps and LEDs X ——Annwally —Mhuminate lamps and LEDs. {e) Primary (main) power X Annually Disconnect and test all secondary (standby) power under maximum load, supply inluding all alarm applances requiring sinullancous operation. Reconnett all secondary (standby) power at end of test. Test redundant power supplies separately. 3. Fire alarm control nit womble signals (a) Audible and vial x soually Verily operation of control unit rouble signals. Verily ringback feature fr quioas wing » trouleelencing atch that requires resting, (0) Disconnect switches X Annually Ifconuo! unit has disconnect or isolating switches, vey performance of intended function of each switch. Very receipt of trouble signal when a supervised function is daconnecied. (€)Groundauit monitoring _-«X_——Annualy__ Ifthe sjstem has aground detection feature, verify he occurrence of circuit ‘round aul indication whenever any installation conductor i grounded. (@) Transmission ofsignalsto —-«X_—=——Annually Actuate an initiating device and verify eceitof alarm signal atthe ‘ofr premises location off premises locaton, Create a trouble condition and verify receipt of «trouble signal atthe olf premises location, Actuate a supersory deve and verify receipt ofa supervisory signal a the ‘off premiacs ean, fn transition eavier i capable of operation tinder single or muliplesasit condition, aeteate an inating device luring such aul condition and verity receipe ofan alarm signal and 8 trouble signal atthe affpremises location, 4. Supervising aation alam autem —tanamision Equipment {a} All equipment X Annually “Test all stem functions and features in accordance wth the equipment ‘manuficture’s publsbed instructions for eorret operation in Conformance with the applicable sections of Chapter 26 Except for DACT, actuate tiating device and verify receipt of the correct inating device signal at the supervising tation within $0 seconds, Upon ‘completion of the tet, estore the tem to anctional operating Ii teat jacks are wed, conduct the fist and lst ets without the use ofthe test jack (0) Digital alarm X —Anoually Except for DACTs installed prior to adoption of the 2013 edition of NFPA 72 ‘ormminiestortreriter that are omnected toa telephone line (number) thats abo supervised (act) for adverse conditions bya dermed loa channel, ensure conection of the DACT to two separate means of transmission. Test DACI for tne seizure capability by initiating a signal while using the telephone line (primary ne for DACTs wing wo telephone lines) for telephone cll Ensure that the cal is interrupted and thatthe ontmunicator connects tothe digital alarm receiver. Vey receipt of the ‘correct sigal atthe mpervsing sation. Verify each transmission atlempt iscompleted within 90 seconds from going off hook toon hook ora cation Copyright 2018 National Fre Protection Associatlon (NFPA), Licensed, by agreement. for hdiidus use and download on 06/06/2018 to Nolan Gris tor designated user Massactuserts Department of Corrections. No other ‘Sen tam yop we wr prin NPE Fain on ct sent rar Ps heCSS Alaa acon oo ao 82 [NATIONAL FIRE ALARM AND SIGNALING CODE ‘Table 14.4.8.2 Continued Tnial Periodic Component 4. Supentsng sation alam stems — transmission | (b) Dig lara communicator traiter (DACT) (continued) (© Digial alarm radio x teansnitter DART) (@) MeCulos eansiter x nmally Analy (6) Radio alarm trnsminer x ean) Analy (0 Performancotnsed x tecbnolges Analy Acceptance Frequency Metiod Disconnect the telepluone line (primary line for DACTS using wo telephone Tine) fom the DACT. Verity indicason of the DACT trouble sigpal occurs atthe premises fre alarm ‘control unit within 4 minutes of detection ofthe fale. Very receipt ofthe telephone lite ouble signal atthe supervising tation. Restore the tlepho ne (primary ine for DACT sing telephone lines), reset the fre star ‘control unity and verify that the telephone line El trouble signal returs to ‘normal, Very thatthe supersing Saon receives the resorl igual ftom ‘he DACT. Disconnect the secndary mean of trngnision from the DACT. Verify indieaton ofthe DACT trouble signal occurs a the premise slarm ‘control unit within 4 minutes of detection ofthe faut Very receipt of the ccondarey meats rouble ignal at the sypervaing stl. Restore the ‘Secondary means of raion, reset the fie slr coool uni ane vey {hat the trouble signal reir to normal. Verify that the supervising station eceis the restora signal from de secondary anmiter. (Case dhe DACT to transmit a siglo the DACR while fin the telephone Tine (number) (primary ine for DACTS wing to etephone Hines) Simulated. Verify uulzation ofthe secondary communication path bythe DACT so complese the tannin to the DACR Disconnect the primary telephone line. Verify transmision ofa trouble signal to ‘he supenssing ston ty the DART occurs within 4 mints, Acute niiaing device Ver prodction of not est than Unree complete ‘rounds of not les than three signal impulses each by the MeCuilok Wendto-end metalic const i present and with a lkanced crit, cate ‘ch ofthe following fou ansmisson channel falt conditions in tr and ‘esi receipt of correct signals atthe supenisng station (0) Ope (2) Grouna [3) Wiretomire short, (4) Open and ground Wend toend metalic comity isnot present and with a property balanced ‘drei cause cach of the flowing three transmission channel fault ‘condone in tm ad wer recept of comrect signal atthe supersising (0) Open (2) Grouna (8) Wicetossire short, (Gauwe aut between elements ofthe trnsriting equipment, Verify indication ofthe fault atthe protected premises, or tansmission of rouble signal to the ripening sation, Perform testo enaure the monitoring of ‘technology and technology path “Where single communications path is used, diconnect the communication path, Manvallyinidate an alarm sigral tranamiston or allow the checkin ‘andshake) signal to be tanamstel astral Verity the premise nit snuncates the filire within 200 seconde of the ransmiston fle Restore dhe communication pat, Where multiple communieaton pathsare use disconnect both ‘communication paths Mantalyinitste an alarm sgl transmission, Verify ‘he premises contol unicannunciates the fale within 200 seconde ofthe tration fare, Restore beth conmunicaton pats, negro ofthe tranasaion 5. Emergency communications equipment ia) Amplifier one generstor (b) Calin signa sence Annually ‘snmaly (6 Offhook indicat sing down) (a) Phone jacks Analy x x xm Analy ‘Verify comect witching and operation of backup equipment (Operate/fanction and verify receipt of correct visa ad audible salsa ont nt Install phone 1 ar remane ‘etl ‘Veullyingpeet phone jack and initiate communications path trough jack fo hook and very ecept of signal at D ao13 eaten Copyright 2018 National Fre Protection Associatlon (NFPA), Licensed, by agreement. for hdiidus use and download on 06/06/2018 to Nolan Gris tor designated user Massactuserts Department of Corrections. No other rns vps, Tas heCES At Ans ubtpcn seroon Span 26 INSPECTION, TESTING, AND MAINTENANCE 7285 ‘Table 4.4.3.2 Continued Component (e) Phone se {© stem performance Tal Acceptance x Periodic Frequency Annually Annually Method ‘Aetiate each phone st and verify correct operation. (Operate the sem with a minimum of ay Hive handsets simultancoush. ‘Vent voice quality and dari 6 Engine driven generator Monthly Tan enginedriven generator dedicated to the stem is sed ata required ‘power soure, wey operation ofthe generator in accordance with NEPA 110, Sandal for Bmeygen) and Sanady Per Sst, by the building Secondary Standby) power supply Annually Disconnect all primary (main) power supplies and verify dhe occurence of equized wouble indication for loss of primary power. Measure or ves the syste’ standby an alarm current demand snd verify he abi of batteries to meet standby and arm requirements sing manfactirers data. Operate general alarm ssems a minimum of 5 minutes and emergency voice communications stems fora minimum of 15 minutes. Reconnect primary (sais) power supply a endl of et Uninteerapuble power supply (urs) Annually Fa UPS aatem dedicated wo the system i used a a required power source, ‘erty by the buding omer operation ofthe UPS stem i accordance ‘wth NEPA 111, Standard on Stoned Elta Ena Emergency at Sandy Prue Stems Batiery tests (a) Leadacid ype (0) Battery replacement (2) Chasger tee (€) Discharge tet 4) Lond voltage test (6) Specie grainy Nicketcadmium ype (1) Pater replacement (2) Charger test? (©) Discharge test 4) Load voltage est Asay Amualy Axmualy Semisnly Semiannualy Annually Annually Semannualy Prior to conducting any battery esting verify by the person conducting the et, thatallsjstem software stored in vole memory & protected fom os, Replace batterie in accordance with the recommendations of the alarm ‘sjsipment manufactirer or when the recharged battery voltage or sutrent fal below the manufactiers recommendations. ‘With the batteries fully charged and connected to the charger, measure the ‘oltage across the batteries wih a woltmeter, Very the voltage 230 volts per fell 20.02 ols at 77F (25°C) or as speci by the equipment manufacturer. (With the baery charger disconnected loud st dhe batteries ellowing the ‘manifaester recommendations Venty the wage level dest El blew the ewels pected. Loa testing en be by means of an artical oad eq to the ful ire alarm lad connected to the Baty With te battery charger disconnected oad lest he bateie following the ‘manfsesters recommendations, Verify the wallage level does not fal below the levels specied. Load testing can be by means a an artical Toad equal to the ful fre alarn load connected wo the bate. Very the battery does not fal below 205 als per eel under load Measure at requiced the specifi ray ofthe liquid in the pilot cell or all ofthe tells Very the speci gravis atin the age specie by the tmanufscrer Alou the peced specie pry vais from Imanfsetter to mantfactrer, a range of 1245-1220 pel fr regular leadaci bares, while 1240-1:20 is pical for high perormance brateries.Do not ee a hydromicter that shows only a paso fal condition of the tatery and does not indicate the specie gravy, becate uch a reading docs not give a tre indication ofthe battery condition Replicebateries in accordance with the recommendations ofthe alarm {squipment manufacturer or when the recharged batter wollageor current fal below dhe manufacturers reconsmendacons. With dhe tteres aly charged al connected othe charger place an ampere ice in sries wi the battery under charge. Ver the charging currents inaccordance withthe manucsurer's recommendations forthe ype of tater sed. In the sence of specific information, use Ya vo Ys ofthe tater rating ‘With the batery charger diconnected, load tet dhe bere following the ‘manufacturer's ecommmendaions Vey the vale level doesnot fall below Ue levels pected. Load esting cas be by means of a atic Toad ei to the fal ie alam lad conmected to the Battery ‘With the batery charger disconnected, load est dhe bese following the ‘anufaetiters recommendations Ver thevltage level does fal below the levels specified. Load testing ean be by means of an artical lead equal to ‘he fl ire alarm load connected wo the battery. Vee helo valage for the entre battery is 4 vols per cel, nomial, under lad, Ut posse, care ella. ora cation Copyright 2018 National Fre Protection Associatlon (NFPA), Licensed, by agreement. for hdiidus use and download on 06/06/2018 to Nolan Gris tor designated user Massactuserts Department of Corrections. No other rest rns vps, Tas heCES At Ans ubtpcn seroon Span 26 ‘Table 14.4.8.2 Continued Component Initial Acceptance Periodic Frequency Metiod 8. Battery tests (continued {e) Sealed lead-acid ype (0) Batery replacement (2) Chargertest (9) Discharge test, (4) Load woage test, x Seniannally Replace bateries in accordance withthe recommendations ofthe alarm ‘equipment manulactorer or when the recharged battery wollage of ‘rent falls below dhe manifacturer' recommendations. With the batteries flly charged and connected to the charger, measure the ‘olla acros the batteries with a voltmeter, Verify the voltage ie 2 30 vols per cell 2002 vols at 77°F (25°C) or as specified by the equipment snuactuer, With the battery charger disconnected load test the batteries following the ‘lanufcturer's recommendations. Verify the voltage level doesnot fall below the levels speciied. Loud texting canbe by meat of an artificial lade tothe fll ire alarm load connected ta the battery ‘erty dhe batery performs under loa, in accordance with the battery mnanufsenurer «specications, 0, Public emergency alarm reporting system — wired system x Daily ‘Manual test of the power supply for public reporting circuits shall be made ‘id recorded al leas tee during each 24 how perio. Such tests shall inhade the fllosng (1) Current suength of each circuit. Changes in euzent of any dicuit ‘ceeding 10 peroent shall be investigated immediatly (2) Vottage acros terminals ofeach circuit inside of terminals of protective ‘device: Changes in voltage of any crcult exceeding 10 percent hal be investigaled immediately (3)" Volage between ground and circuis,Irthis test shows a reading in ‘excess of 50 percent ofthat shown inthe test specified in (2), the rouble ‘al be immediately located snd cleared. Reatings in exces of 25 percent shall be given early attention, These readings shall be taken witha calibrated voltmeter of ot more than 100 obms resistance per vo. Systems in which each circuit i supplied by an independent current source (Form 3 aod 4) require texts between ground and each side of ‘ach cet, Common carrer source stem (Forma 2) require vollage tests between ground andl each terminal of each battery and other current (4) Ground current reading shall be permitted in lew of (8) If this method of testing is used, al grounds showing a current reading in excess of 5 percent ofthe supplied line current abal be given immediate atenton, (5) Voltage serostersinals of coonmon battery on eiichboard side of fies (6) Vottage between common battery terminals and ground, Abnormal ground readings shall be inveatgated inumediatly Tess specified in (5) and (6) shall apply only to those stems using a ‘comon battery. H more than one common battery used, each ‘mon battery sal be tested, 1. Remote annunciators “Annually ‘Verify the corret operation and entiation of annunciatoa. If provided, reo) the correct operation of snnimdlator under sult condion 2, Reserved 5, Conductors — metalic (a) Stay voltage (0) Ground fas () Shorecireit fault esc all installation conductors with a volt/ohmmete to verify that there are ‘ho sz (unwanted) vollges between installation conductors or between intallaton condoctors aol ground, Very the masini allowable strey ‘oltage dacs not exceed I volt ac/dc, nlesaeiferent threshold is "pected in the published manufacturers instructions for he installed equipment Teatal installation conductors, other than those intentionally and permanently grounded, for isolation from ground per the installed Equipment manufacturer's published instructions ‘eat installation conductors, other than those intentionally conected together, for conductortrconductor wolaton per the published rranufacniver' instructions for the installed equipment. Also test these ime crits comductortoground Q DD aoa ein Copyright 2018 National Fre Protection Associatlon (NFPA), Licensed, by agreement. for hdiidus use and download on 06/06/2018 to Nolan Gris tor designated user Massactuserts Department of Corrections. No other ‘Sen tam yop we wr prin NPE Fain on ct sent rar Ps heCSS Alaa acon oo ao INSPECTION, TESTING, AND MAINTENANCE, 72-85 ‘Table 4.4.3.2 Continued nial Periodic Component Acceptance Frequency Method (@) Loop resistance x N/A. With each initiating and indicating drei installation coneksctor pair “horecccuted tthe far end, messire nd record te reiance of each Circuit. Verify thatthe loop resistance does not exceed the nits specified in the published manufacturer's instructions forthe installed equipment. (6) Giri integrity x N/A For initial and reaceeprance testing, confirm the introduetion ofa fault in ‘ay circuit monitored for integrity results in a trouble indiation atthe fire alarm contol unit Open ene connection stot les than 10 percent ofthe initiating devices, totfcaion appliances and controlled devices o ‘very initiating device creat, notification appliance cri, and signaling line eireuit. Confirm acres perform 2s indicated in Sections 285, 236, and 237, N/A Annually For periodic testing, tes each initiating device crit, notification appliance ‘lreuit, and signaling line eicuit for correct indication atthe control uns. Confirm ll eireuit perform as indicated in Sections 28.5, 25.6, and 23.7 16, Conductors — nonmetallic (a) Fiber optics NVA Test the fiberoptic transmission line by the use ofan optical power meter or ‘bya optical ime domain reGectonreter used to mies the relative power Ios of the line. Test result data must meet or exceed ANSI/TIA, EGC. Optical Fiber Cabling Cmnpenents Standard, elated to fleoptie lines and connection, splee loses and the control unit manufaesrer’s published specification, (8) Creu imegety x NVA For inva and veaceepuance testing, confew the introduction ofa fault i any ercnt monstored for integrity results in 3 rable adiation at he fire alarm comrol unit Open one connection at not less than 10 percent ofthe initiating devices, outication appliances, and controlled devices on vey inkating device cult, notfication appliance cult and signaling Tine vrei, Confirm alerts perform a ested in Sections 235, 285, and 28.7, N/A Annually For pesiodic testing, test cach inating device dreult, notification appliance ‘dre and signaling Ine cui or correct indication atthe contol uni {Confirm al erent perform a indicated n Sections 23.5, 25.5 23.7 17, Inating devices a) Hlectzomechanical releasing device (1) Nonresorablerypelink -X_——Annually Verity correct operation by removal ofthe fusible link and operation of the ‘iociated device, Lubricate any moving pate a necessary. (2) Restorable ype links X Annually Verify corect operation by removal of the asl ink and operation ofthe associated device. Lubricate any moving pats as necessary Operate the switch mechanically or elecocaly and verify eee of sige by ‘he fire slarm control sit (©) Fre extinguishing x system) or suppression system) alarm switch (o) Fire-gas and oth x “Tes fre-gus detectors and other fre detectors preseribed by the detectors Tanufacturer and as necessary for the appliation, {@) Heat detecioes (0) Fxedtemperature, X Annually Perform heat test with a listed and labeled heat source or in aecordance with snteofise rate oF Gee 14445) the manufacturer's published instructions. Assure thatthe test method or ‘compensation, the lnsalled equipment does not damage the nonrestorable storable ine pot ype Bed temperature element of a combination (excding preumace rtecofise/fxed-emperature element detector tube spe) (@) Fined x Jy Do not perform heat tes. Test functionality mechanically and eectialy ‘Measire and record lop resistance. vestigate changes from acceptance X See Method After 15 years fom initial instalation, replace all devices or have 2 detectors rnonrestorble spor type per 100 laboratory tested. Replace the 2 detectors with new devices. Ia Faure occurs on any ofthe detectors removed, remove ad txt addiional detectors to determine either a general problem involving faulty detectors ‘oa localized problem involving | or 2 defecive detectors. detectors are tested instead of replaced, repeat tess a intervals of 8 year. (4) Nonrenorable (general) X_——Annually Do not perform heat tests Test funeionalty mechanically and electrically (6) Restorable line spe X Annually Performs heat ests (were test chambers are in creuit, with a listed and ppneumate tube only labeled heat source o in accordance with the manufacturer's published instructions ofthe detector or conduct test with presure pump. 2013 eon 8D Copyright 2018 National Fre Protection Associatlon (NFPA), Licensed, by agreement. for hdiidus use and download on 06/06/2018 to Nolan Gris tor designated user Massactuserts Department of Corrections. No other ‘Sen tam yop we wr prin NPE Fain on ct sent rar Ps heCSS Alaa acon oo ao 12-86 [NATIONAL FIRE ALARM AND SIGNALING CODE ‘Table 14.4.8.2 Continued (@) Smoke detectors — functional ext, (1)Inotherthan one-and x. ‘ora dvelings. system detectors (2) Single ana x ‘multiple station smoke alarms connected to protected premises (8) Sistem smokedetectors—X. ‘sed in one an twotamly dwellings (2) Airsamplog x (6) Duet ype x (6) Projected beam spe x (7) Smoke detector with x ‘lean thermal element (8) Smoke detectors ws x ‘one out unetions (2) Smoke detectors — sesuity esting nother than one and N/A ‘wo family ellings, tem detectors Annually Annually Annually Ally Analy Analy Anmaly Anmsally See MAA Tnial Periodic Component Acceptance Frequency Metiod 17. Intasing devices" (4) Heat dewctors (continua) (6) Single ant Annually Conduct functional tests according to manufacturer's published instructions ullipestation heat ‘Do not test onrestorable heat detectors wth heat alarms {¢) Manual ire alarm boxes X —_Annnally Operate mana ire alarm boxes per the manssscturer's published. "structions. Test both keyoperated presignal and general lar manual fie alarm boxes, (©) Radiant energy fre X_—Semiannually Test flame detectors and spark/ember detectors in accordance with the detectors ‘uannfactarers published insrctions to determine that each detector is operate Determine flame detector and spark/ember detector sensi the following: (1) Calibrated test method (@) Manufacturer’ calibrated sensitivity text insrument {3} Lited control unit arrange forthe purpose (4) Other approved calibrated sensivig test method thats directly ‘propordonal tothe input signal fron fire, cnastent withthe detector Eetng or approval designed to be field adjusable, replace detectors found to be ouside of ‘the approved range of sensithigy or adjust to Bring dhem ito the approned range Do not determine fame detector and spark/ember detector sensitivity using ‘Tight source that administers an unmeasured quantity of radiation at an disfined distance frm the detector. sing any of| "est smoke detectors in place to ensure smoke entry into the sensing ‘chamber and an alarm expanse, Use mioke o listed and labeled product sceptable wo the matufararer or in aceondance with thei Published inaction, Other uetods sted i the man published inetetion that ensure smoke entry rom the protected ares, Enrough the vents into the sensing chamber canbe used Perform functional teat on all single and muliplstaton amoke alarms ‘connected to 4 protected premises fre alarm stem by puting the smoke Slarm into an alarm condition and veri¥ing thatthe protected premises system feceves a supervisory signal and does not cause aire alarm signal Conduct functional tests according to manufacturers published instructions. Test with smoke oF iste and labeled product acceptable tothe ‘uanufaturer or in accordance wth their published instructions, Test fom the end sampling port or point on each pipe nun. Verily airflow {rough all other port or points Im adigon to the testing requlred in Table 14.43.21) (1) and Table 144320), est duct smoke detectors that use sampling tubes to ensure that {hey will propery sample the aintream in dhe dct sings method acceptaie tothe manuertrer ori accordance with their pubished insimitons “Tea the detector by intraducing amoke, athe aerowal, or an opel fer inka he bear path Operate both portions ofthe detector independently as described forthe respective devices Verify that the conrol capability remains operable even fal the initiating ‘devices connected othe same inating device ccutorsigaling ine circuit sein an alam sate Perform any ofthe following tests to ese that each smoke detect i within ‘elie al marked sentry range” (0) Calibrated ust method (2) Manufacturers cabrated sens test instrument (3) Lise conto equipment arranged for the parpose D ao13 eaten Copyright 2018 National Fre Protection Associatlon (NFPA), Licensed, by agreement. for hdiidus use and download on 06/06/2018 to Nolan Gris tor designated user Massactuserts Department of Corrections. No other ‘Sen tam yop we wr prin NPE Fain on ct sent rar Ps heCSS Alaa acon oo ao INSPECTION, TESTING, AND MAINTENANCE, 72-87 ‘Table 4.4.3.2 Continued nial Periodic Component Acceptance Frequency Method (1) Smoke detector/conteol unit arrangement whereby the detector cases a ‘gal atthe control unit when is sensitity sont ts listed sensitty range (5) Other calibrated sensitivity teat method approved bythe authori having jumstiedion {Carbon monexide X Annually Téa the devices in place to ensure CO entry tothe sensing chamber by detectors /earbor intrecaction through the vents, to the sensing chamber of sted ced tonoxide alarm forthe labeled product acceptable to the manufacturer or in accordance with purposes of fire detection ‘hele published instructions. (i) Inidating devies, supervisory (1) Control valve switch X Annually Operate valve and verify signal receipt tobe within dhe fst evo revolutions ‘ofthe handwheel or within ores of the travel distance, oF per the ‘manufacturer's published instructions (2) High-or lwair premure X= Anmuly Operate witch and verify receipt of signals obtained where the required snc [reste is nereated or deereased a maximum 10 pi (70 KPa) from the Fequired pressure level. (3) Room temperature X Annually Operate switch and very receipt of signal to indicate he decreas in room, switch Temperature to 40°F (L1°C) and ils estoration to above 40°F (24°C), (4) Water level site X Annually Operate switch and verily receipt of sal indicating the water level raised or Towered a maimum 3 in. (70 am) Wom the required level within & pressure tank, ora maximum 124, (200 mim) from the required level of Einonpressre tank. Also verifyits restora to required lve. (6) Water emperanure X Annually Operate switch and verily receipt of signal to indicate the decrease in water itch Temperature t 40°F (L4°C) and ils estoraton to above 40°F (34°C), (G Mechanica, clectrosonic,or —X-_——_Seriannually Water shal be flowed through an inspectors est connection indicating the Nw pressureype watrllow ‘water equal to that fom sige sprinkler ofthe smallest orice sze Eee insulled i the gotem for wetpipe apts, or an alarm tet bypass ‘counecton for dy pipe, preacton, or deluge sjiens in acordance with NEPA25, Sanda forthe ction, Testing ad Maintenance of Water Based ive Procion Sens A) Mukisensorfiredetecoror_ XX Amnually “Test each ofthe detection principles present within the detector (eg, multe fire detector or ‘noe /heat/OO, et) independent for the specific detection principe ‘combination fre deector ‘egues of de coniguration sae atthe inte of testing. Also ts each ‘dtector in accordance wih the publahed manufacturers instructions ‘Testindivdual sensors together ifthe technology allows individual senso" respottes to be verified, Perform tet a deseribed for the respecve devices by introduction ofthe ‘hisical phenomena to the sensing chamber of element and an electronic ‘heck (magnets, analogue values, et) isnot sulicent wo comply with this requirement, ‘Contin the result of each sensor tes throug indication atthe detector oF outro unit ‘Where india sensors cannot be teste india tea the primary sensor! Record al tse ad ess, 18, Special hazard equipment “a) Abort ites X ——Ammially Operate abort witch and verify comet sequence and operation, {deadtman ype) (&)Abortsvitch rere pe) ——-X_—=—Anmally Operate abort site and verify development of correct matrix wih cach sensor operated. (© Abort site (special ype) X Annually Operate abort wich and verify comect sequence and operation in acordance ‘stl ahonty having jurciction. nerve sequencing x specie on ax bul Aran orn gptem over mania (@) Grosszonedetection cccuit —-X_——Annually Operate one Sensor or deter on each zone. Verily occurrence of conect sequence with operation offist zane and then with operation of second Annually Operateallseasos in stem. Very development of corect mats with each sear operated Annually Verify operation of solenoid Anmally Use AGH abl or other test ight approved bythe manfacare, Verify operation of ashi or ght Annually Operate requted etaonsatamininum of four locations in ret. Verify Torret sequence wth both the frst and second detector in ala Annually Verify supervision of cress by creating an open ctcuit {) Matiaype circuit (0 Release solenoid crea {) Squblo reese crit, (th) Verited, sequential or () Allabore devices or Greats ‘or combinations thereat 2013 eon 8D Copyright 2018 National Fre Protection Associatlon (NFPA), Licensed, by agreement. for hdiidus use and download on 06/06/2018 to Nolan Gris tor designated user Massactuserts Department of Corrections. No other 2-88 rns vps, Tas heCES At Ans ubtpcn seroon Span 26 ‘Table 14.4.8.2 Continued Component Initial Acceptance Frequency Periodic Metiod (Combination systems (a) Fre extingsher electronic monitoring device stem () Carbon monoxide! device/stem x Analy Teat communication between the device connerting the fre extinguisher ‘cletronic monitoring device/sytem and the fire alarm control tnt tense proper signa are received a the ie alarm contro unit and emote anaunciator(s) irapplicable eat communication between the device connecting the carbon mononide ‘evice/mstem and the Bie alarm contol unit to ensure proper signals are received at the fre slarm control unit and remote annuhcator(s) if applicable 20 Therface equipment™ See ata Test intexface equipment connections by operating or simulating the ‘cftipment being tupertaed. Ver signals reqhred to be tranumtied are eceved at the contol unit Test frequency or interface equipment ithe ‘ame athe frequency required bythe applicable NFPA standard) for the eqipment being supervised, a ‘Guards cour equipment “Annually eat the device in ceondance with the manufacturers published ‘Alan notieation appliances (a) Audible" () Audible text nosiication appliances (Gpeakers and other appliances to convey voice mesaget) fo) Vie N/A N/A Analy Annually Annually For intial and reacceptance testing, measure sound preseute levels for signals with asouind level meter tecting ANSI S14, Speciation fr Sound Level Mer, Type 2 requirementsr Measure sound presse levels throughout the protected area to confi that they are in compliance With Chapter 18 Ser the sound level meter in acordance with ANSE 8.41, American National Standard Aube Boacwaton Sina using the time-weighted characteristic F (FAST), or periodic testing, verily the operation ofthe notification appliances, For inital and reacesptance testing, aca sound presture levels for ‘ignals with a sound level meter meeting ANSI SI. Is, Spent for Sound Ere Meus, Type 2 requirements Measure sound pressure levels Shyoughout the protected area to confirm that they are in compliance with Chapter 18 Set the sound level meter in accordance with ANSE $8.41, Ammican Notional Standard Aude Boacuation Signal sing the Simeseighted characterise F (FAST), Verify studible information to be distinguishable and understandable andi ‘compliance with 14411 "For periodic testing, verily the operation of the notification appliances, Perform initial and reacceptance testing i accordance withthe ‘nanufacturers published insrictions. Ver appliance locations to be per approved layout and confirm that no flor pan changes afect the ;pproved layout Verify that the candela rating marking agrees withthe approved draving, Confirm that cach appliance ashes For periodic testing. verify that each appliance lashes, 3 ait marking audible notification ppllance Analy Perform tess in accordance with manufactorers published insractions Emergency control functions? ‘Analy For inital, reaceeplance, and periodic eating, verify emergency control fonction interface device aevation, Where an emergenty contol function interface device is diabled or disconnected during inating device testing, verify thatthe disabled or disconnected emergency control fhinction intettace device has been propery restored. [ ‘Area of refuge owo-way “Annvally “Ara minimum, wet the Wwoway communication system to wily operalon and reeript of sisal and audible goals atthe Gansmting and reeeing shit respectively, Operate systems with more than fie stain with 3 ‘iinimuln of Sve sttlons operating simultaneously, Verify voice quality and clay. Special procedures (a) Alarm verification () Mulplex ystems Anmually Verify time delay and alarm response for smoke detector circuits identified 2s having alarm verification, Verify comaunications beteeca sending and receiving units under both ‘rimary and secondary power. ‘Verify communications between sending and receiving units under ‘opencireull and shorteireit rouble condiions, Q 2019 Eton Copyright 2018 National Fre Protection Associatlon (NFPA), Licensed, by agreement. for hdiidus use and download on 06/06/2018 to Nolan Gris tor designated user Massactuserts Department of Corrections. No other ‘Sen tam yop we wr prin NPE Fain on ct sent rar Ps heCSS Alaa acon oo ao INSPECTION, TESTING, AND MAINTENANCE, 72-89 ‘Table 4.4.3.2 Continued Component Periodic Frequency Method Verify communications between sending and receiving units in all directions ‘where mliple commianications pathway ae prone. UW edusidant central consol equipment i provided, verify switchover and all equired functions and operations of secondary contra equipment Verity all sstem funedons and featutes in accordance wich manufacturer's published inructions 27, Supervising sation alarm sytem = receiving equipment (a) Allequipment (6) Digital alarm (ACR) () Digal alarm radio receiver (DARK) (@) MeCalloh tems (6) Radio alarm supervising station receiver (RASSR) sd radio alarm repeater station receiver (RARSR) (0 Private microwave radio Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthy Monthly Monthly Perform teat on allem function and features in acordance wth the eupent manidenrerpubluhed suction or corre opera Conformance wih the apleable sections of Chapter 26. Actuate intiaing device and vel receipt ofthe corec inating device Signal atte tlperisng aaron ohn 90 seconds Upon compton of the tes restore te sytem to functors operating condom tecet jacks are wed, perform the Stand lst tess without the eof the ‘cack DDaconnect cach trnamision mean tur fom the DAGR, and verify dbl and val annuncaton ofa trouble signal inde sapering ‘cause signal tobe transite on each individual incoming DACR tne (path) atleast once every 6 hours (2 hour for DACT inal prior so Mion ofthe 2013 edition of NEPA 72), Very eecelp of thse sal ‘cas he following conditions of all DARRe on al sibs and repeater statonrecchng equipment. Veil receipt at te supervising sation of Correct spas foreach ofthe along cnciions (1) AC power faire ofthe redo equipment {@) Receher malfunction (3) Antenna and interconnecting cable fare {@) Indication of automatic yitchone ofthe DARR (6) Data anion line fur Benecen the DARR and the supervising or baidiary sation ‘Teatand retord the current on each crcl at each supersing and uidaywaton under the along condone (2) Daring factional operation {@) Oneathsde of the cet th the recehing equipment condoned for Cats tingle break or ground condition on eich tramision channel. sit fal prevents he functioning ofthe erat ven receipe of trove sigea Case cach ofthe fll conditions a each ofthe supervising or ‘ns stations and all epeater sation radio tanemiting and "Sen ements oct cores saat he sping (1) RF eanemitver in se (radiating) sping hea spent {) Indication of atom ‘Cause each ofthe following conditions at each ofthe supervising or ‘ulsidiary tations and all repeater station radio tranamitng and Fecesing equipment; verify receipt of correct signals a the supervising (1) AG power fallure supplying the radio equipment i awiechower (2) RF receiver malfunction (3) Indication of automate switchover, plicable Cause each ofthe following conditions at each ofthe supervising or subsidiary tatons and all repeater station radio transmit sd ceiving equipment; verily receipt of correct signals atthe supervising (1) BF vansmiterin use (radiating) (2) AG power failure supplying the radio equipment (G) RE teceiver malfunct (8) Indication of automatic switchover — 2013 eon 8D Copyright 2018 National Fre Protection Associatlon (NFPA), Licensed, by agreement. for hdiidus use and download on 06/06/2018 to Nolan Gris tor designated user Massactuserts Department of Corrections. No other 72-90 rns vps, Tas heCES At Ans ubtpcn seroon Span 26 ‘Table 14.4.8.2 Continued Component Initial Acceptance Frequency Metiod Periodic 27. Supervising sation alarm systems —Teceiving equipment (coined (q) Performancebased technologies Monthly Pesform tests to ensue the monitoring of integrity ofthe transmission technology and technology pat, Where a angle communteations path is uted, disconnect the communication path. Verity that faite ofthe path ie anmincate atthe ‘pervs station within 0 mngtes ofthe fire wathin 3 mates for Communication equipment insalled prior to adoption of the 2013 edition OCNPPA 72) Restore the communication path, ‘Where multiple communication paths are wed, disconnect both ‘ominuicaton paths and confirm tht file ofthe path is annamcinted tthe supervising sation within not more than 6 houss of the falure (within 24 hour for communication equipment installed prior to sddoption ofthe 2018 edition of NFPA 72} Restore both communication 38. Public emergeng alarm reporting sstem wansmission ‘quipment Ia) Pablily accesible alarm box (0) Ansar box (6) Master box (U) Maal operation (2) Aun operation “x Seminanvally Actuate publi accessible iniotng device(s) aud verily receipt of ot leas ‘tha three compete round of signal impulses, Perform thie test ner ortoal circuit condidons, Ifthe device is equipped for open circuit ‘operation (ground return), test itn tis condition as one of the ecient Annually Test each initiating circuit of the auxiliary box by actuation of protected premises inilatng device connected 1 that creuit Verily receipt of not en than thvee complete sounds of signs! mpules Semiannually Perform the test prescribed for 28(2, "Annially "Perform the tests prescribed for 28(b) 39, Lowpower radio (vireeas ystems) N/A. The following procedures describe additional acepsance and reaccepiance ‘est methods to verify wirles protection system operation: (1) Use the manufacturer's published instructions ad the asbuile drawings provided by he sistem supplier to verily correct operation after the inital “esting phase has been pertormed by dhe supplier or by the supplies’ Sesiguned representative (2) Staring from the functional operating condition, iniaize the system in ccordance with the manufsetuer's published instructions. Confirm the siteruative comrausications path exits between the wieles control it Bnd peripheral devices sed fo extablishiittion, nication, control, ane Annunciation, Test the ten for both alarm and trouble condition. (3) Check batteries forall components the mate ronthly unless the ‘control unit checks all bateres and ll components day 30, Mass notation stems (a) Functions () Poses (6) terface equipment (2) Lamps and LEDs {e) Primary (main) power supply © Audibte textual notieation sppliances (speakers and ‘ther appliances to convey voice messiges) “x Ansually — Ata minimum, ttt contol equipment to verify correct vecelpt of alarm, sopervinr, and woubhe sgnals (apis); operation of evacuation sigrals Sn aiay functions (omtpts); crest superssion,incading detection Sf open circits and ground laut, and power supply supervision for ‘detection of les of ae power aud disconnection of scoudary batteries Annually Verify the rating and supersison Annually Ven integriy of single or muliple creuitsproniing interface besween two ‘or more contol unit, Tes interfaced equipment eonnectons by ‘operating or simlating operation of the equipment being superssed, ‘Verify signals required tobe wansmitted at the control unit Anowally — Mluminate lamps and LEDs ‘Annually Disconnect al secondary (standby) power and test under maximum load, including all alarm appliaces requiring dnultaneous operation, Recomet all ecandary (sandy) power at end of te For redundant power supplies, test each separately ‘Anowally — Measure sound presne level with sound level meter meeting ANSI SI, ‘Sherfctions or Sound Lee Mate, Type ® requirements Measure and. record lewls throughout protected are Set the sound level meter in fccordance with ANSI S81, American National Standard Audible Beacuation ‘Signal using the meweighted characteristic F (FAST). Record the ‘maxims output when Use audible emergency evacuation signal son ‘erty audible informacion tobe distinguishable and understandable @ BY nora eaten Copyright 2018 National Fre Protection Associatlon (NFPA), Licensed, by agreement. for hdiidus use and download on 06/06/2018 to Nolan Gris tor designated user Massactuserts Department of Corrections. No other ‘Sen tam yop we wr prin NPE Fain on ct sent rar Ps heCSS Alaa acon oo ao INSPECTION, TESTING, AND MAINTENANCE, 791 ‘Table 4.4.3.2 Continued nial Periodic Component Acceptance Frequency Method (@ Visble X—_Annsally Perform text in accordance with mansfactarer’s published instructions. ‘Very appliance location to be per approved lay and confirm that no ‘Boor plan changer alfect the approved layout. Vert thatthe candela rating marking sgrees with the approved drawing. Confirm that each appliance ashes, (0) Control unit functions and X Annually Review event lg ile and verify thatthe correct evens were logged. Review tno diagnonte failures are ‘ysiem diagneatie log fle; correct deficiencies noted in fle Delete ieated Uinneeded log Biles Delete needed error Hes, Verify that sficient free diskspace x available. Very unobsinicted flow of cooling at avable CChange/clean filters, cooling fans, and intake vents (0 Conta ni ese X ——Anmually Power den the central conta unit omer tn estan (9 Contre unit scuy X Annually remote control sttrareis loaded onto the sem, vey that its dabled Coprevent unauthorized gtem aces, (hy Andibe/visbefnctionsl——«X._——Anally_ Send eit ay alr to avers set of redesignated receiving devices and te confit reclp. includes feast one of exch qpe of rcetng dec. () Sofware backs x Mate fll sen sofware backup, Rotate backupe sed on accepted (20 Secondary poner test X Annually -Diconnect ac power. Verify dhe ae power aurea sas on central contra eplpaent Wi ac power daconneied ert bey wolloge tier tod. (0) Wile gals X Annually Check forward/reflcted radio power is within speciiations {o) Antenna X _Asnually_ Check formar reflected radio power is within speceaons. Verify said Gectial connecions wih no oberabecoroson. (5) Traraetera X___Anmly_Verfy rope operation and mnoundag ine compromised “Some wanenision equipment (ach at but notlinied o cable modens, Aheropic interface nodes and WlP interfaces) ze pically powered by the bullings elects astern wing a andy power apply tat does not met te reeirerneni of tha Code This intended to cottre that the {exing story eres fll standby power a required by Chapter 10 Aaditnaly refer to Table 1.4.3.2, ens trough 9forsccondary power supply testing “The automatic ansmisson ofthe checkin (handshake) sigual ean take up to 60 minutes oce ‘See"Table 1443.2, tem 4(a) forthe testing of transmission equipment “Example: 4000 mAh x 4s = 160 mA charging current at 77F (25°C),

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