UFC 3-600-02
1 January 2001
not part of the ITM program, but part of building overall inspection, and are listed for
information only. They were not included in the model used to develop the 99 percent
reliability requirements; however, they should be incorporated into each DoD component
activity's fire prevention, safety, facility condition, and related inspection/evaluation
program.
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fire detection and alarm systems depend on whether the system is monitored or not.
Guidance on the tasks in Table 2-1 is contained in the Inspection, Testing, and
Maintenance section of National Fire Protection Association Standard 72 (NFPA 72).
Residential smoke detectors are addressed in Chapter 3.
Table 2-1. Fire Detection and Alarm System ITM Tasks
Frequenc
Component
Tasks
y
Monthly
1. Control Panels and
1. Inspect panel condition
Annunciator Equipment
(connections, fuses, LEDs).
(unmonitored only)
Annual
1. Test to verify proper receipt of
1. Control Panel and
alarm supervisory and trouble
Annunciator Equipment
signals (inputs) and operation of
(monitored)
notification appliances and
auxiliary functions (outputs).
2. Verify all lamps and LEDs are
illuminated.
3. Load test backup batteries (when
provided).
2. Initiating Devices:
1. Verify box is accessible (visual).
a. Fire Alarm Boxes
b. Radiant Energy
1. Test to verify alarm initiation and
Detectors
receipt.
2. Verify no facility change which
affects performance.
c. Gas Detectors
1. Test to verify alarm initiation and
receipt.
2. Verify no facility change which
affects performance.
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