All main fire alarm control panels, auxiliary fire control and booster panels, remote annunciator panels, alarm-initiating devices (with the exception of non-restorable devices), supervisory signal initiating devices, alarm notification devices, off premises alarm transmission equipment, fan control functions, smoke control devices, and all other equipment associated with each specific fire alarm system shall be tested and inspected as outlined in this document. All fire pumps will be churned on a monthly basis per an established schedule that has been provided to and approved by the Regional Manager at least two weeks prior to the proposed schedule rate. All automatic water-based fire suppression systems listed in these specifications must be tested () time per year. Dry pipe valves will be trip tested annually between March 1st and October 31st to avoid system damage due to freezing. Pre-action valves will be required to only be subject to a quarter-turn test. Full flooding will not be required on pre-action valves. All portable fire extinguishers and fixed chemical systems shall be tagged to include (but not limited to) the servicing company’s name; the servicing technicians’ identification name or code number; and the date of inspection and servicing and/or expiration...
