Periphery components for ESSER FACP
10 TI 798960.GB0 / 04.20
4.2 Inspection
Inspections should be conducted at least four times a year at equally-spaced intervals, during which all steps for
identifying and assessing the actual status of the technical modules of a system should be carried out. The
recording range and/or accessibility of the fire detectors should also be checked visually.
The following should be inspected for correct functions:
• The primary loop, of which at least one detector must be tested via activation, but when checking automatic
detectors only non-destructive testable devices.
• All non-destructive testable fire detectors must be activated at least once a year.
• At least once a year, even on destructive testable detectors.
If unauthorised deviation from the nominal conditions is confirmed during the inspection of a fire alarm
system, repairs should be carried out immediately.
Yearly maintenance and quarterly inspections should be incorporated into a maintenance
Inspection
Work to be carried out Information
In order to avoid a false alarm, notify the
appropriate emergency services.
Disconnect fire brigade master box (MB) und
Make known the type and duration of the
work.
Check fire detector for possible damage and, if
Only replace fire detectors with detectors of
the same type.
Testing
Operational FACP must be in normal status.
Always trigger with the recommended test device
one automatic fire detector in each primary loop.
Only use the approved test device/test gas for
triggering follow operating instructions!
It may take several seconds for the LED on
the fire detector to light up.
Do not trigger more than 5 detectors per
No display:
Defective/non-operational fire detector.
Check defective/non-triggered detectors and if
necessary clean and/or replace.
Install checked/cleaned or replaced fire detectors
and re-trigger.
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Reset the fire detectors that have been tested and
triggered to normal operation mode by switching on
Fire detectors can only be reset in smoke-
free, or in the case of heat sensors, cool,
Ensure that there is no alarm on the FACP.
Switch on fire brigade master box und external
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Inform the appropriate emergency services of the
completion of the work.
Entry in the operating manual of the FACP.