completely functional and that wiring has been properly connected. If
deficiencies are found, corrections shall be made and the system shall be
retested to assure that the systems have no deficiencies.
3.10.5
Automatic Water Control Valve Test
Each water control valve shall be independently trip-tested in accordance
with the manufacturer's published instructions. Each valve shall be
electrically trip-tested by actuating a respective heat detector and a
manual actuation station connected to the control panel and a manual
actuation device that is part of the valve trim. A full-flow main drain
test shall be made. For preaction systems with supervisory air, the air
pressure shall be reduced to verify proper operation of the air supply
system and associated supervisory alarm devices.
3.11
FINAL ACCEPTANCE TESTS
Final Acceptance Test shall begin only when the Preliminary Test Report has
been approved. The Fire Protection Specialist shall conduct the Final
Acceptance Test and shall provide a complete demonstration of the operation
of the system. This shall include operation of control valves and flowing
of inspector's test connections to verify operation of associated waterflow
alarm switches. After operation of control valves has been completed, the
main drain test shall be repeated to assure that control valves are in the
open position. Each system shall be completely drained after each trip
test. The system air supply system shall be tested to verify that system
pressure is restored in the specified time. In addition, the Fire
Protection Specialist shall have available copies of as-built drawings and
certificates of tests previously conducted. The installation shall not be
considered accepted until identified discrepancies have been corrected and
test documentation is properly completed and received. After the system
has been tested and drained, the system shall be drained periodically for
at least 2 weeks until it can be assured that water from the system has
been removed.
3.11.1
Control System Test
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NOTE: Listed tests are minimum required. If
additional tests are required, such tests must be
added to the list.
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Testing shall be in accordance with NFPA 72.
The test shall include the
following:
a.
Visual inspection of wiring connections.
b.
Opening the circuit at each alarm initiating device, solenoid
valve, and notification appliance to test the wiring and
supervisory features.
c.
Test of each function of the control panel.
d.
Test of each circuit in the normal, open and ground fault modes.
e.
Test of each initiating device in both normal and trouble
conditions.
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