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James Ferris
TLC Engineering for Architecture
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Facility Engineering 101 Learning Objectives
Differences among the various tests and Code Requirements
Developing an understanding of the frequency testing is required.
Understanding where testing requirements come from, and the role manufacturer requirements play.
Understanding importance of documentation.
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Facility Engineer’s Guide to Testing
Who / What Defines what must be Tested? NFPA OSHA
Facility Guidelines Florida Statutes
ASHRAE Operations and Maintenance Instructions
Joint Commission Insurance Carriers
Local Codes
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1. Floridaspecificedi0onofNFPA101,theLifeSafetyCode®(2012edi0on)2. Floridaspecificedi0onofNFPA1,theFireCode(2012edi0on3. NFPA10,2010edi0on,StandardforPortableFireEx0nguishers.4. NFPA11,2010edi0on,StandardforLow-,Medium-,andHigh-ExpansionFoam.5. NFPA12,2011edi0on,StandardonCarbonDioxideEx0nguishingSystems.6. NFPA12A,2009edi0on,StandardonHalon1301FireEx0nguishingSystems.7. NFPA13,2010edi0on,StandardfortheInstalla0onofSprinklerSystems.8. NFPA14,2010edi0on,StandardfortheInstalla0onofStandpipeandHose
Systems.9. NFPA15,2012edi0on,StandardforWaterSprayFixedSystemsforFire
Protec0on.10. NFPA16,2011edi0on,StandardfortheInstalla0onofFoam-WaterSprinkler
andFoam-WaterSpraySystems.11. NFPA17,2009edi0on,StandardforDryChemicalEx0nguishingSystems.12. NFPA17A,2009edi0on,StandardforWetChemicalEx0nguishingSystems.13. NFPA20,2010edi0on,StandardfortheInstalla0onofSta0onaryPumpsforFire
Protec0on.14. NFPA25,2011edi0on,StandardfortheInspec0on,Tes0ng,andMaintenance
ofWater-BasedFireProtec0onSystems.15. NFPA30,2012edi0on,FlammableandCombus0bleLiquidsCode.16. NFPA31,2011edi0on,StandardfortheInstalla0onofOil-BurningEquipment.17. NFPA37,2010edi0on,StandardfortheInstalla0onandUseofSta0onary
Combus0onEnginesandGasTurbines.18. NFPA45,2011edi0on,StandardonFireProtec0onforLaboratoriesUsing
Chemicals.19. NFPA54,2012edi0on,Na0onalFuelGasCode.20. NFPA55,2010edi0on,CompressedGassesandCryogenicFluidsCode.21. NFPA58,2011edi0on,LiquefiedPetroleumGasCode.22. NFPA59A,2009edi0on,StandardfortheProduc0on,StorageandHandlingof
LiquefiedNaturalGas(LNG).23. NFPA70,2011edi0on,Na0onalElectricalCode®.24. NFPA72,2010edi0on,Na0onalFireAlarmandSignalingCode.25. NFPA75,2009edi0on,StandardfortheProtec0onofInforma0onTechnology
Equipment.26. NFPA80,2010edi0on,StandardforFireDoorsandOtherOpeningProtec0ves.
Applicable NFPA Standards Currently in Effect in Florida 27. NFPA85,2011edi0on,BoilerandCombus0onSystemsHazardsCode.28. NFPA86,2011edi0on,StandardforOvensandFurnaces.29. NFPA88A,2011edi0on,StandardforParkingStructures.30. NFPA90A,2012edi0on,StandardfortheInstalla0onofAir-Condi0oningand
Ven0la0ngSystems.31. NFPA90B,2012edi0on,StandardfortheInstalla0onofWarmAirHea0ngand
Air-Condi0oningSystems.32. NFPA92,2012edi0on,StandardforSmoke-ControlSystems.33. NFPA96,2011edi0on,StandardforVen0la0onControlandFireProtec0onof
CommercialCookingOpera0ons.Sec0on10-2.3ofNFPA96appliesprospec0velyonly.Exis0nginstalla0onsarepermi`edtoremaininplacesubjecttotheapprovaloftheauthorityhavingjurisdic0on.
34. NFPA99,2012edi0on,HealthCareFacili0esCode.35. NFPA101,2012edi0on,LifeSafetyCode®.36. NFPA105,2010edi0on,StandardforSmokeDoorAssembliesandOther
OpeningProtec0ves.37. NFPA110,2010edi0on,StandardforEmergencyandStandbyPowerSystems.38. NFPA111,2010edi0on,StandardonStoredElectricalEnergyEmergencyand
StandbyPowerSystems.39. NFPA120,2010edi0on,StandardforFirePreven0onandControlinCoalMines.40. NFPA221,2012edi0on,StandardforHighChallengeFireWalls,FireWalls,and
FireBarrierWalls.41. NFPA232,2012edi0on,StandardfortheProtec0onofRecords.42. NFPA241,2009edi0on,StandardforSafeguardingConstruc0on,Altera0onand
Demoli0onOpera0ons.43. NFPA251,2006edi0on,StandardMethodsofTestsofFireResistanceofBuilding
Construc0onandMaterials.44. NFPA252,2008edi0on,StandardMethodsofFireTestsofDoorAssemblies.45. NFPA400,2010edi0on,HazardousMaterialsCode.46. NFPA418,2011edi0on,StandardforHeliports.47. NFPA720,2012edi0on,StandardfortheInstalla0onofCarbonMonoxide(CO)
Detec0onandWarningEquipment.48. NFPA1600,2010edi0on,StandardonDisaster/EmergencyManagementand
BusinessCon0nuityPrograms.49. NFPA1963,2009edi0on,StandardforFireHoseConnec0ons.50. NFPA2001,2012edi0on,StandardonCleanAgentFireEx0nguishingSystems
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1. Floridaspecificedi0onofNFPA101,theLifeSafetyCode®(2012edi0on)
2. Floridaspecificedi0onofNFPA1,theFireCode(2012edi0on3. NFPA10,2010edi0on,StandardforPortableFireEx0nguishers.4. NFPA11,2010edi0on,StandardforLow-,Medium-,andHigh-ExpansionFoam.5. NFPA12,2011edi0on,StandardonCarbonDioxideEx0nguishingSystems.6. NFPA12A,2009edi0on,StandardonHalon1301FireEx0nguishingSystems.7. NFPA13,2010edi0on,StandardfortheInstalla0onofSprinklerSystems.8. NFPA14,2010edi0on,StandardfortheInstalla0onofStandpipeandHose
Systems.9. NFPA15,2012edi0on,StandardforWaterSprayFixedSystemsforFireProtec0on.10. NFPA16,2011edi0on,StandardfortheInstalla0onofFoam-WaterSprinklerand
Foam-WaterSpraySystems.11. NFPA17,2009edi0on,StandardforDryChemicalEx0nguishingSystems.12. NFPA17A,2009edi0on,StandardforWetChemicalEx0nguishingSystems.13. NFPA20,2010edi0on,StandardfortheInstalla0onofSta0onaryPumpsforFire
Protec0on.14. NFPA25,2011edi0on,StandardfortheInspec0on,Tes0ng,
andMaintenanceofWater-BasedFireProtec0onSystems.15. NFPA30,2012edi0on,FlammableandCombus0bleLiquidsCode.16. NFPA31,2011edi0on,StandardfortheInstalla0onofOil-BurningEquipment.17. NFPA37,2010edi0on,StandardfortheInstalla0onandUseofSta0onary
Combus0onEnginesandGasTurbines.18. NFPA45,2011edi0on,StandardonFireProtec0onforLaboratoriesUsing
Chemicals.19. NFPA54,2012edi0on,Na0onalFuelGasCode.20. NFPA55,2010edi0on,CompressedGassesandCryogenicFluidsCode.21. NFPA58,2011edi0on,LiquefiedPetroleumGasCode.22. NFPA59A,2009edi0on,StandardfortheProduc0on,StorageandHandlingof
LiquefiedNaturalGas(LNG).23. NFPA70,2011edi0on,Na0onalElectricalCode®.24. NFPA72,2010edi0on,Na0onalFireAlarmandSignaling
Code.25. NFPA75,2009edi0on,StandardfortheProtec0onof
Informa0onTechnologyEquipment.26. NFPA80,2010edi0on,StandardforFireDoorsandOtherOpeningProtec0ves.
NFPA Standards – Today’s Focus 27. NFPA85,2011edi0on,BoilerandCombus0onSystemsHazardsCode.28. NFPA86,2011edi0on,StandardforOvensandFurnaces.29. NFPA88A,2011edi0on,StandardforParkingStructures.30. NFPA90A,2012edi0on,StandardfortheInstalla0onofAir-
Condi0oningandVen0la0ngSystems.31. NFPA90B,2012edi0on,StandardfortheInstalla0onofWarmAirHea0ngandAir-Condi0oning
Systems.32. NFPA92,2012edi0on,StandardforSmoke-ControlSystems.33. NFPA96,2011edi0on,StandardforVen0la0onControlandFireProtec0onofCommercial
CookingOpera0ons.34. NFPA99,2012edi0on,HealthCareFacili0esCode.35. NFPA101,2012edi0on,LifeSafetyCode®.36. NFPA105,2010edi0on,StandardforSmokeDoorAssembliesand
OtherOpeningProtec0ves.37. NFPA110,2010edi0on,StandardforEmergencyandStandbyPower
Systems.38. NFPA111,2010edi0on,StandardonStoredElectricalEnergyEmergencyandStandbyPower
Systems.39. NFPA221,2012edi0on,StandardforHighChallengeFireWalls,FireWalls,andFireBarrierWalls.40. NFPA232,2012edi0on,StandardfortheProtec0onofRecords.41. NFPA241,2009edi0on,StandardforSafeguardingConstruc0on,Altera0onandDemoli0on
Opera0ons.42. NFPA251,2006edi0on,StandardMethodsofTestsofFireResistanceofBuildingConstruc0on
andMaterials.43. NFPA252,2008edi0on,StandardMethodsofFireTestsofDoorAssemblies.44. NFPA400,2010edi0on,HazardousMaterialsCode.45. NFPA418,2011edi0on,StandardforHeliports.46. NFPA720,2012edi0on,StandardfortheInstalla0onofCarbonMonoxide(CO)Detec0onand
WarningEquipment.47. NFPA1600,2010edi0on,StandardonDisaster/EmergencyManagementandBusinessCon0nuity
Programs.48. NFPA1963,2009edi0on,StandardforFireHoseConnec0ons.49. NFPA2001,2012edi0on,StandardonCleanAgentFireEx0nguishingSystems
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Joint Commission
Joint Commission – Environment of Care Document List
JointCommissionhasafreeDocumentListandReviewTooltohelpyougetstartedasitdoesoutlinemanyoftheitemsthatwewilloutlinetoday.Therearesomeslightdifferences.
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CMS Requirements
• CMS has now incorporated by Reference the following:
• NFPA 101, 2012 Edition • NFPA 99, 2012 Edition
• Both Standards also include several TIA which are amendments to the above editions.
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Essen0alElectricalSystems
CircuitBreakers
EmergencyLigh0ng
Isola0onPanels
FireAlarm HVACEquipment
Isola0onRoomAlarm
Panels
MedicalGasAlarmPanels
FireandSmokeDoors
FireandSmokeDampers
Informa0onTechnology
Top 10 + 1 Systems to Test
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EPSS: Emergency Power Supply System inclusive of switches, Parallel Switchgear, generators, and associated accessories. EPS is the Emergency Power Supply aka the generators.
Generators TransferSwitches
ParallelSwitchgear Accessories
Essential Electrical System - EPSS
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Essential Electrical System
RelevantCodes:1. NFPA110–Chapter82. NFPA99–Chapter43. NFPA70B–Recommenda0onsforElectrical
Maintenance4. ASTM–FuelTes0ng5. Manufacturer’sInstruc0onManual6. JoinCommissionRequirements
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Essential Electrical System – Initial Documentation
Level1Systems–RequiredDocumentstobelocatedat2loca0ons(oneatequipment,secondelsewhere):1. Opera0onalExplana0on2. MaintenanceInstruc0ons3. Repairinstruc0onsforGeneratorsandmajor
components.4. PartsListandPartNumbers5. Schema0cWiringDiagrams6. SpecialToolsshallbereadilyavailablefor
rou0nemaintenance7. TypicalReplaceablePartsand
Manufacturer’sRecommendedSpareParts
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Essential Electrical System – Continuous Documentation
BeginsimmediatelyaheracceptanceRequiredFacilityDocumenta0on:• ScheduleforMaintenance&
Tes0ng• PermanentRecordwithdate,
personnel,findings,partsused,andmanufacturerrecommenda0onsforthefollowing:• Inspec0ons• Tests• Exercising• Opera0on• Repairs
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Weekly Monthly Yearly OtherStorageBaderiesincludingelectrolytelevelandbaderyvoltage
LeadAcidBaderiestestandrecordofspecificgravitytests.
FuelQualityTest(PerASTMStandards)
UndefinedTimeFrame:TransferSwitchandParallelSwitchgear–Connec0ons,contacterosion,overhea0ngevidence,dustanddirtremoval.
EPSS(WholeSystem)shallbeinspectedweekly.
EPSS(WholeSystem)shallbeexercisedunderloadmonthly.
MainandFeederBreakersshallbeinspectedannually,programforperiodicallyexercisingcomponentspermanufacturerrecommenda;ons.(NFPA99)
EverySixMonths:Circuitbreakersratedover600Vshallbeexercisedevery6months.
DieselGeneratorSetsfor30minutesatnotlessthan30%ofnameplatera0ng.-NFPA110Intervalsbetween20and40daysbut12;mesperyear.NFPA99
DieselGeneratorstested@lessthan30%needannualtestat75%ofEPSnameplatekWra0ng.
Every2years:CircuitBreakersratedover600Vshallbetestedundersimulatedoverloadcondi0ons.
Spark-ignitedgeneratorsetswithavailableEPSSload
Every3years:FullEPSStestatonbuildingloadforminimum4hoursifonehasnotoccurredwithin36months.
OperateTransferSwitches
Essential Electrical System – Testing
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In Florida: Hospitals are Class 48; Ambulatory Surgery Centers are Class 8;
Essential Electrical System – Testing per 8.4.9
Once every 36 Months… A full facility Outage is recommended… if one hasn’t occurred… to demonstrate reasonable assurance that the EPSS can run for the lesser of its assigned class or 4 hours with running load.
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ForRou0neTes0ng:EPStestshallbeini0atedatthetransferswitchorbyopeningbreaker.NFPAactuallyrestatesthatitdoesnothavetobebyopeningthenormalbreaker.
Essential Electrical System – Testing Initiation
ForAcceptanceTes0ng:New&UnoccupiedFacility:EPStestshallbebyopeningbreaker.Exis0ngOccupiedFacility:EPStestshallbesimulatedthetransferswitchtestfunc0onorbyopeningALLbreakers.
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NFPA99,2012Edi0on:Essen0alSystemMainandFeederBreakersshallbe:1. InspectedAnnually2. Periodicallyexercisingthecomponentsshallbe
establishedaccordingtothemanufacturer’srecommenda0ons.
Testing – Electric Circuit Breakers
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NFPA 99, 2012 Edition
BaderyPoweredLigh0ngUnits- Requiredwheredeepseda0onandGeneralAnesthesiaisadministered.Sufficientlightleveltoterminatetheprocedureintheroom.
- MustbeTestedasfollows:- Monthlyfor30Seconds- Annuallyfor30Minutes
perNFPA- Annuallyfor90Minutes
perJointCommission
Testing – Emergency Lighting
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WetLoca0on
Exis0ngNon-Isolated
Installa0on
NewInstalla0onOR
Exis0ngIsola0onSystems
Testing – Wet Procedure Locations
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NFPA 99, 2012 Edition
Testing – Wet Procedure Isolated Power / LIM
In new installations, Wet locations shall be either • Isolated Power Tests Required:
• Full startup test • Line Isolation Monitor shall be
tested every Month at test switch.
• Test and Calibration Every 12 months
• Any modification • Class A GFCI
• Hospital Grade Receptacles in Anestitizing locations Every 12 Months
• Non-Hospital Grade receptacles every 12 months.
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NFPA 99, 2012 Edition
Testing – Wet Procedure Existing Non-Isolation Locations
• In Existing Installations, there must be a written, and approved inspection plan for equipment ground conductors and fixed equipment are maintained.
• Minimum Interval – Every
6 months and at any modification.
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NFPA 99, 2012 Edition
• HospitalGradeReceptaclesinAnes00zingloca0onsEvery12Months• Addi0onalTes0ngofreceptaclesinotherpa0entcarerooms/areasperformedatintervalsdefinedbyperformancedata.
• Non-HospitalGradereceptaclesevery12months.
Testing – Receptacles
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Thefacilityshallestablishpoliciesandprotocolsforthetypeoftestandintervalsoftes0ngforpa0entcare-relatedelectricalequipment,withthefollowingminimumrequirements:1. Beforethefirst0meputinservice2. Any0meithasbeenrepairedormodified.3. Any0metheequipmentmayhavebeen
compromised.
Testing – Equipment Testing Policies
LeakageCurrentTest(FixedEquipment)
TouchCurrentTest
(PortableEquipment)
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NFPA 72, 2010 Edition
- AllowedtohaveaServiceContractformaintenance,inspec0on,andtes0ngaslongasitisawridenContract(14.2.2.2.)
- NFPA72includesachartwhichiden0fiessystemsinandrelatedtotheFireAlarmSystemthatmustbetested,andthefrequencywithwhichthattes0ngwouldoccur.Here’safewthingsthatarecovered:
- Ini0a0ngDevices- Generators- RemoteAnnunciators- SupervisorySignalDevices- ExitMarkingNo0fica0on
Appliances
- Itisinteres0ngtonotethatini0a0ngdevicestypicallyrequireanannualtest,butcertainsupervisorydevicesrequireaquarterlytest.
Testing – Fire Alarm Systems
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NFPA90A,90Bhavenomaintenanceand tes0ngRequipments.NFPA99 indicates thatHVAC systems shall be inaccordancewithASHRAEStandard170,butdoesnot list any specific HVAC system maintenancerequirements.Facility Guidelines, adopted as code by FloridaBuilding Code, also references ASHRAE Standard170.
Testing HVAC Equipment
• NFPA90A,2012edi0on,StandardfortheInstalla0onofAir-Condi0oningandVen0la0ngSystems
• NFPA90B,2012edi0on,Standardforthe
Installa0onofWarmAirHea0ngandAir-Condi0oningSystems.
• NFPA99,2012edi0on,HealthCare
Facili0esCode.• NFPA101,2012edi0on,LifeSafetyCode®• NFPA1600,2010edi0on,Standardon
Disaster/EmergencyManagementandBusinessCon0nuityPrograms.
• NFPA91–ExhaustSystemsforAir
conveyingvapors,gasesmistsandnoncombus@blepar@culatesolids
• FacilityGuidelinesIns@tute–Guidelinesfor
DesignandConstruc@onofHealthCareFacili@es
• FloridaBuildingCode–2014Edi@on
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“Informa0ve Annex A” inASHRAEStandard170 indicatesO&M r e commended f o rhealthcarefacili0es.
- OR’scheckedsemi-Annuallyforposi0vepressure
- Protec0ve environmentRooms shall be tested forposi0ve pressure dailywhenneeded.
- Airborne Infec0on shall betesteddaily.
- Filterscheckedmonthly.
- FCU and heat pumpsserving a pa0ent roomshouldbecleanedmonthly.
Testing HVAC Equipment
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NFPA 92 – Smoke Control Systems shall be testedevery6monthsiftheyareadedicatedsystem,everyyear if they are part of another system (non-Dedicated).NFPA92-2012,Ar0cle8.6.
NFPA 92B – Smoke Management Systems in Malls,AtriaandLargeSpaces
• PeriodicTests shalldetermineairflowquan00esatcertainloca0ons.
• Mustre-occurSemiAnnually
NFPA96–Ven0la0onControl andFireProtec0onofCommercialCookingOpera0ons
• Fire Ex0nguishing systems for hood exhaustplenumsshallbemadebyqualifiedandcer0fiedpersonsevery6months.
Testing Smoke Control Systems 27. NFPA90A,2012edi0on,StandardfortheInstalla0onof
Air-Condi0oningandVen0la0ngSystemsNoRequirement
27. NFPA90B,2012edi0on,StandardfortheInstalla0onofWarmAirHea0ngandAir-Condi0oningSystems.
NoRequirement27. NFPA92,2012edi0on,StandardforSmoke-Control
Systems.Requirements
27. NFPA96,2011edi0on,StandardforVen0la0onControlandFireProtec0onofCommercialCookingOpera0ons.
28. NFPA99,2012edi0on,HealthCareFacili0esCode.29. NFPA101,2012edi0on,LifeSafetyCode®.30. NFPA105,2010edi0on,StandardforSmokeDoor
AssembliesandOtherOpeningProtec0ves.31. NFPA110,2010edi0on,StandardforEmergencyand
StandbyPowerSystems.32. NFPA1600,2010edi0on,StandardonDisaster/
EmergencyManagementandBusinessCon0nuityPrograms.
33. NFPA91–ExhaustSystemsforAirconveyingvapors,gasesmistsandnoncombus@blepar@culatesolids
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NFPA96–Ven0la0onControl andFireProtec0onofCommercialCookingOpera0ons
• If you are using commercial cooking equipment,thisstandardapplies.
• Fire Ex0nguishing systems for hood exhaustplenumsshallbemadebyqualifiedandcer0fiedpersonsevery6months.
• Hoods,washingcomponents,dampers,andevenUV lights where used shall be maintained andinspectedevery6months.
• Grease buildup shall be inspected by a qualifiedand cer0fied person based upon the volume ofcooking. 24hourcooking isquarterly,moderatevolumecookingisSemi-Annually.
Testing Kitchen Hoods & Equipment 27. NFPA90A,2012edi0on,StandardfortheInstalla0onof
Air-Condi0oningandVen0la0ngSystemsNoRequirement
27. NFPA90B,2012edi0on,StandardfortheInstalla0onofWarmAirHea0ngandAir-Condi0oningSystems.
NoRequirement27. NFPA92,2012edi0on,StandardforSmoke-Control
Systems.Requirements
27. NFPA96,2011edi0on,StandardforVen0la0onControlandFireProtec0onofCommercialCookingOpera0ons.
28. NFPA99,2012edi0on,HealthCareFacili0esCode.29. NFPA101,2012edi0on,LifeSafetyCode®.30. NFPA105,2010edi0on,StandardforSmokeDoor
AssembliesandOtherOpeningProtec0ves.31. NFPA110,2010edi0on,StandardforEmergencyand
StandbyPowerSystems.32. NFPA1600,2010edi0on,StandardonDisaster/
EmergencyManagementandBusinessCon0nuityPrograms.
33. NFPA91–ExhaustSystemsforAirconveyingvapors,gasesmistsandnoncombus@blepar@culatesolids
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NFPA 25, 2017 Edition
Testing – Water Based Fire Protection Systems
• NFPA 25 Defines Requirements for Testing and Maintenance of Water Based Fire Protection Systems.
• Overall System
Minimum once every three years.
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NFPA 25, 2017 Edition
Testing – Water Based Fire Protection Systems
• NFPA 25 has SPECIFIC requirements for different components and the duration which each Component must be tested.
• Durations vary from Weekly to 75 years.
Yes…. 75 Years.
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NFPA 105, 2016 Edition, NFPA 80, 2016 Edition
SmokeDoorsandSmokeCurtains(NFPA105)andFireDoorsandFireCurtains(NFPA80)shallbeperformednotlessthanAnnually.TestrequiredbyNFPAisasfollows:1. Visualinspec0onofdoor,
assemblyandcondi0on.2. Opera0onalinspec0onto
verifythedoorcloses“byallmeans.
3. ForCurtainTes0ngrefertoNFPA105,Ar0cle8.9.
Testing – Smoke and Fire Rated Doors
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NFPA 105, Article 7.6, 2016 Edition
Testing – Fire and/or Smoke Dampers
• NFPA 105 defines when and how to test Smoke Dampers.
• NFPA 80 defines when and how to test Fire Dampers.
• Each Damper shall be tested and inspected 1 year after installation, then every 4 years (non-hospital) or every 6 years (hospital).
• Per NFPA 90A (HVAC) the testing shall be per UL 555S (smoke) and UL 555 (555) standards.
• Test requirements for Dampers: 1. Wear PPE (Personal protective equipment) 2. Visual confirm no blockages. 3. Remove power or Air, visually confirm
damper closes. For Fire Dampers, remove fusible link.
4. Restore Power or Air, visually confirm damper opens.
5. Fan must be running during this test. • Per NFPA 105, any abrupt air event shall
result in the investigation of dampers.
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Testing – Medical Gas Systems
• Medical Gas System Testing Varies upon Class 1, 2 or 3 Systems.
• Class 1 has more specific requirements, but frequency of inspections shall be per the facility risk assessment with consideration of manufacturer requirements.
• Class 2 and 3 refer to manufacturer’s specifications.
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NFPA 85 – 2011 Edition
Maintenance&Inspec0on
• Awridenprogramisrequired.• PlanningforRepairsandsupplyofwellmaintainedspareparts.
• Proceduresforincorpora0ngmanufacturer’sinstruc0onsintothetasks.
• EquipmentHistoryandrecordofdatesofserviceshallberecorded.
Testing and Maintenance - Boilers
Training• TheOwnershallestablishaformaltrainingprogramfortheoperators.
• Thestartupofequipment,emergencyprocedures,andmaintenance.
• Theownershallberesponsibleforevalua0ngandconfirmingthecompetenciesofoperatorsatintervalsasdefinedbytheowner.
• Trainingprogramshallbekeptcurrent.
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NFPA 75, 2017 Edition
Testing for Information Technology
• In General, NFPA 75 for Information Technology Equipment refers to other standards in the body of it’s document. The following are specifically reference without modification:
• NFPA 80 • NFPA 105 • NFPA 25
• Requires design features to be “maintained” for the life of the building.
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Testing – Laboratories Using Chemicals
• Applies to Laboratory Work areas in which chemicals are handled and stored.
• Some exceptions based upon chemical volumes (See NFPA 45)
• Inspection shall be done annually, and shall include measurement of hoods, verification of airflow.
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NFPAhasafreeonlinereaderofthecurrentNFPAdocumentifyoucreateanaccount.Anaccountisfree,justnoprin0ngorsearches.hdp://www.nfpa.org/
JointCommissionhasadocumentlistandreviewtoolwhichhelpssummarizethetes0ngrequirementsofvarioussystemsandthefrequencyofthosetests.hdps://www.jointcommission.org/assets/1/18/2016_Organiza0on_SAG_August_Release.pdf
FederalRegisterforCMShdps://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/05/04/2016-10043/medicare-and-medicaid-programs-fire-safety-requirements-for-certain-health-care-facili0es
Testing Resources
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Weekly Monthly Yearly OtherEssen0alSystemStorageBaderiesincludingelectrolytelevelandbaderyvoltage
LeadAcidBaderiestestandrecordofspecificgravitytests.
FuelQualityTest(PerASTMStandards)
UndefinedTimeFrame:TransferSwitchandParallelSwitchgear–Connec0ons,contacterosion,overhea0ngevidence,dustanddirtremoval.
EPSS(WholeSystem)shallbeinspectedweekly.
EPSS(WholeSystem)shallbeexercisedunderloadmonthly.
MainandFeederBreakersshallbeinspectedannually,programforperiodicallyexercisingcomponentspermanufacturerrecommenda;ons.(NFPA99)
EverySixMonths:Circuitbreakersratedover600Vshallbeexercisedevery6months.
DieselGeneratorSetsfor30minutesatnotlessthan30%ofnameplatera0ng.-NFPA110Intervalsbetween20and40daysbut12;mesperyear.NFPA99
DieselGeneratorstested@lessthan30%needannualtestat75%ofEPSnameplatekWra0ng.
Every2years:CircuitBreakersratedover600Vshallbetestedundersimulatedoverloadcondi0ons.
Spark-ignitedgeneratorsetswithavailableEPSSload
Every3years:FullEPSStestatonbuildingloadforminimum4hoursifonehasnotoccurredwithin36months.
OperateTransferSwitches
BaderyPoweredLightsinOR’sandAnesthe0zingloca0onsfor30seconds
BaderyPoweredLigh0nginOR’sandAnes00zingloca0onsfor30minutes
Exis0ngWetloca0ons–Every6monthsorwhenfixedreceptaclesorequipmentintheroomaremodified.
Essential Electrical System – Testing Summary
