InstituteSafety & HealthIn Depth Sub Topics (Level 4)General Industry SafetyFire Protection and PreventionFire Protection and PreventionEnglishAnalysisFocus AreaUSA
Maintenance and testing
['Fire Protection and Prevention']
Maintain fire detection systems at all times except during maintenance and repairs. Test and adjust the systems as often as needed to maintain proper reliability and operating condition; except, factory calibrated detectors need not be adjusted after installation. Use only trained personnel, knowledgeable of the system, to perform the servicing, maintenance, and testing of the detection system.
Clean the fire detectors at regular, periodic intervals. They must be cleaned of dirt, dust, or other particulates.