Holiday Safety & Security Technology

Holiday Safety & Security Technology

From this November holiday season has approaches, priority one security has a few suggestions for your wish list! We offer a wide range of technology solutions that not only make your home safer, but provide other enhancements as well.

For Your Home:

·        Panic & Nurse Call Systems and Medical Alert Systems: Alert the authorities or EMS in case of emergency through your keypad or specially-programmed key chains.

·        Pet-friendly motion detectors: Have furry friends? Priority One’s motion detectors are pet-friendly so you can set your alarm without worry when leaving pets at home.

·        Not-so-safe smartphones: Small children aren’t the only users who go on-line from new unsecured devices. From DROIDs to iPhones, many adults and teens will receive consumer smartphones they’ve been pining for this holiday season. And most will immediately start configuring them with usernames and passwords for Gmail, Yahoo!, iTunes, Twitter, Facebook, and perhaps a corporate Exchange server. Unfortunately, a far smaller number will protect those phones with strong authentication—much less data encryption—creating an easy avenue for personal and business identity theft. Always enable built-in smartphone security measures and fill any gaps by downloading third-party security apps.

·        Phone App Configuration: Some packages include app configuration for up to two devices. Our security app allows you to remotely arm and disarm your system and HVAC units, and it will send you emails and text in the event of an emergency in your home or if there’s something going on in your neighborhood, like a power outage.

·        Hazardous hotspots: Whenever you tap Wi-Fi at a coffee shop, train station, or ski lodge, beware of fake Internet hotspots. Surveys show that viral SSIDs like “FreePublicWifi” are advertised by 5 to 10 percent of Wi-Fi clients used in highly-traveled public places. Most are fellow travelers that naively tried to connect to similarly-named fake hotspots in the past. But a few might be criminals looking to snarf logins and passwords. So avoid enticingly-named Wi-Fi peers or networks that are too good to be true, and always protect hotspot traffic using VPN tunnels or SSL/TLS sessions.

·        Latchkey Technology through Total Connect System: Keep your children safe and provide yourself peace of mind with the Total Connect System. Features of latch key technology include:

o   Notification when your child arrives home or if your child is not home by a certain time,

o   Camera compatibility so that you can access clips of who walks through the door with your child,

o   And ability to create limited-access areas (think, gun safes and liquor cabinets) while you are not home.

·        Whole house distributed audio capability: Priority One can install audio throughout your home, creating a zone for each room. You can then select your source of music from an in-wall keypad, iPad or other smart device.

·        Home Theater Systems: Install automated lights, curtains, motorized screens, HD projectors and more in addition to the a/v solutions we provide.

 

For Your Business:

·        Distributed Audio + Video Display Systems: Similar to our residential offerings, Priority One has the expertise to install multimedia technology in your workplace. Available features for your office include: A/V enabled conference rooms, high performance theater systems, and outdoor/all-weather video and speaker systems.

·        Access Control: Managed through an online platform, an access control system can ensure employee safety. Priority One can install these systems for a one-site business or multi-site corporations. With this technology, you can cut back on re-keying needs, manage employee access and decrease walk-in threats.

Basic Fire Rules

·        Fires peak, particularly in kitchens, during the holidays, so remain alert when preparing meals and keep potholders and food wrappers at least three feet away from heat sources.

·        Test your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, ensuring that they work at optimal level year-round. Replace batteries, as needed.

·        Know where your exits are located and hold regular fire drills that include practicing at least two evacuation routes from every area or building to your safe refuge area.

·        Notify the property manager about exit lights that are broken or vandalized.

·        Never prop open self-closing doors, as they are designed to keep flames and smoke from spreading.

·        Keep exits and stairways free from obstructions at all times. Don’t store things on or under stairways, or on landings.

We hate to be a Scrooge, but cybercrime doesn't take the holidays off. Everyone should keep online safety in mind as 2020 draws to a close. We hope these tips will help you all enjoy a safer holiday and a happier New Year.

Future smart plugs to be Fire Risk

Future smart plugs to be ‘fire risk’ 

Whether it’s an internet-connected thermostat, lighting that responds to voice commands or a refrigerator that can control the rest of the kitchen appliances, chances are that most of your customers have at least one smart product in their homes.

Many of these devices use intelligence algorithms to do their jobs—for instance, a robot vacuum is programmed to avoid chair legs, or a smart doorbell camera automatically begins filming when someone steps onto the porch.

Utilities can play a role in helping customers design smart homes that fit their needs, simply by letting customers know how many smart-home technologies are available and how easy they can be to use.

For instance, if a customer has a smart phone or smart speaker like Alexa or Google, they can operate the following smart home technologies:
• Wireless thermostats
• Smart lighting programs that turn lights on and off or dim them on command
• Smart security systems, including indoor and outdoor cameras
• Security lights that turn on and off at dusk and dawn
• Automatic door locks and garage door openers
• Smoke alarms and carbon dioxide detectors that are connected to a single hub
• Smart outlets that can automatically turn appliances on and off
• Smart water monitors that can detect leaks and automatically shut off the water supply.

Utilities should work with trade allies that can install all or some of these smart home devices in customers’ homes and interconnect them so they can be operated by a single smart-phone app.

picture copyright Hictkon

A sensible plug on the market on Amazon poses a hearth threat and other people ought to instantly cease utilizing it, an investigation by client watchdog Which? suggests.

Amazon stated it had eliminated the Hictkon sensible plug with twin USB ports from sale, pending investigation.

Its dwell connection was too near an energy-monitoring chip, Which? discovered.
And this might trigger {an electrical} discharge between two electrodes, posing a hearth threat significantly in properties with older wiring.

AN INVESTIGATION by consumer watchdog Which? found that a smart plug available for purchase on Amazon ‘poses a fire risk and people should immediately stop using it’.

BBC News reported on the investigation of the Hictkon smart plug with dual USB ports, with Which? establishing that the plug’s live connection ‘was too close to an energy-monitoring chip’, which could ‘cause an electrical discharge between two electrodes’, posing a fire risk ‘particularly in homes with older wiring’. As a result, customers who have bought the plugs ‘should immediately stop using’ them, Which? warned.

Additionally, the product’s CE mark ‘normally associated with having passed rigorous European safety standards’ was ‘misleading’, as some Chinese companies use a similar CE mark to designate that the product is a “China export”, while others ‘simply fake the safety mark’ as there is no ‘central database to check whether it has been verified and it can be self-declared by companies’.

In response, Amazon said it had removed the plug from sale ‘pending investigation’, and that customers concerned about purchases should contact customer service. It added: ‘We monitor the products sold in our stores for product-safety concerns. When appropriate, we remove a product from the store, reach out to sellers, manufacturers and government agencies for additional information or take other actions.’

Clever Compliance chief executive Max Stralin said that many companies ‘get away with it until they don’t, adding that ‘the same issue arose with the burning hoverboards back in 2015’. Which? Computing editor Kate Bevan commented: ‘Too often we’ve seen dangerous products being sold on online marketplaces from unknown brands - in many cases originating from China’s electronics capital, Shenzhen - that appear to have little accountability and are virtually impossible to contact.

‘This raises big concerns around safety checks and monitoring carried out by online marketplaces like Amazon. Currently, consumers face a lottery regarding the safety of the products they buy from online marketplaces and whether they meet required safety standards in the UK. That’s why it’s vitally important that the government gives online marketplaces more legal responsibility for preventing unsafe products from being sold on their sites.’

She called in turn for both government legislation and an ‘enforcement body with teeth’ to help ‘crack down on rogue devices’.

REF:
https://www.businessinsider.com/ces-top-smart-home-trends-2019-1
https://www.homeadvisor.com/r/smart-home-trends-from-ces/
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/smart-plugs-amazon-fire-risk-consumer-watchdog-which-b739044.html

Technician PPE Guide

Technician PPE Guide 

In the hierarchy of risk control, PPE is considered to rank lowest and represent the option of last resort. It is only appropriate where the hazard in question cannot be totally removed or controlled in such a way that harm is unlikely (for example by isolating the hazard or reducing the risk at source to an acceptable level).

Technicians encounter multiple hazards when running wires and installing security devices. Wearing personal protective equipment, or PPE, helps protect against these hazards and mitigate the chance and severity of injuries. Enforcing a strict PPE policy helps lessen worker's compensation liability for employers and limits time lost to on-the-job injuries. In this guide, we find PPE devices usage, including

· Codes and standards
· Eye protection
· Hearing protection
· Head protection
· Breathing protection
· Boots / Safety footwear
· Gloves
· PPE policies

 

Codes and Standards:

Most countries have codes and standards that regulate workplace safety. Local regulations should be treated as a minimum standard to be achieved. In the absence of guidance from government standards, common sense and caution should be your guide.

For example, in the United States, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) governs all aspects of workplace safety, including the use of PPE. In India there are two acts containing the main provisions for legal measures for the protection of health and safety of workers; they are the Factories Act (1948) and the Mines Act (1952). All codes are available online to facilitate compliance. Many national and local governments have similar agencies. Employers should always ensure that they adhere to local regulations at a minimum in order to avoid downtime due to workplace injuries, fines, and lawsuits.

In the US, the code source governing workplace safety is 29 CFR 1910. The part of the code mandating and defining PPE standards for the construction industry, including security technicians working on construction sites, is 1910:12.

Eye Protection:

Eye protection protects against impacts, debris, UV radiation, and glare. Ordinary sunglasses can help protect against glare and UV radiation, while prescription eyeglasses protect against impact, but safety glasses are designed to protect against all hazards. In the US, eye protection must meet or exceed ANSI Z87.1 standards. The European standard DIN EN 166 describes all personal eye protection requirements. BS 7028 (Guide to Selection of Eye Protection for Industrial and Other Uses) and BS EN 166 (Specification for Eye Protectors). Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) IS 1179 for all personal eye protection requirements. Safety glasses that are compliant with this standard are marked with Z87 or Z87+, along with the letter U followed by a number to  indicate the level of UV protection. Glasses that are not marked as being Z87.1 compliant may not be any safer or protective than ordinary sunglasses. 

Safety glasses for security technicians should always be scratch-resistant, as the most common eye hazard they encounter is flying debris. Scratches from flying debris caused by drilling will lower the optical quality of the glasses, making it difficult to see clearly. Many technicians prefer safety glasses with anti-fog coating, as they tend to fog up in warm weather.

In order to be protected from flying debris, safety glasses with side protection are recommended. Flexible temples allow the glasses to fit close to the face without being tight or uncomfortable. 

Safety glass lenses come in a variety of colors and tints. However, it should be noted some job sites or companies may prohibit tinted lenses, although they may otherwise be rated for safe use.

Common lens color options include:

·        Yellow/amber lenses improve brightness and depth perception, and are good for environments with poor lighting such as basements and crawlspaces.

·     Grey lenses prevent light from entering and are good for bright environments

·        Brown and rose lenses filter almost as much light as grey lenses, but enhance contrast, so the user does not have to change glasses when switching from indoor to outdoor work. 

·        Clear lenses allow the user to perceive colors accurately and are good for telecom workers who need to differentiate between wire-pair colors.

Technicians who wear prescription glasses can wear OTG (over the glasses) style safety glasses. These resemble goggles, and fit over ordinary vision correction glasses, which do not offer debris protection. Custom made prescription safety glasses are also available, which allows technicians to switch from their ordinary glasses to glasses that allow them to see while still offering all the features of standard safety glasses. Many technicians prefer these for all-day use, while supervisors and others who require occasional eye protection prefer OTG glasses.

Anti-fog, scratch resistant safety glasses common brands include 3M, Bollé, Jackson Safety, Dewalt, Radians, Uvex, and SAS Safety Corp.

OTG safety glasses with anti-scratch coating common brands include 3M, Uvex, Jackson Safety, and Honeywell.

Prescription safety glasses with anti-scratch and anti-fog coating are often ~$250 and can be custom ordered from websites such as RXSafety and SafeVision.

 

Hearing Protection:

OSHA recommends less than 85dB to avoid hearing damage. If a person must shout to be heard from 2-3 feet away, the background noise level is over 85dB. A typical metal cutting wheel, for example, is 95+dB.

The relevant standard for the ear protectors is BS EN 352 Part 1. Because many technicians only require hearing protection temporarily, while running power tools, they often prefer disposable ear plugs. These are compressed and then inserted into the ear. They then expand to fill the entire ear canal. These can be uncomfortable when worn for an entire day, but many technicians only wear ear protection when necessary. Comfortable ear protection, such as earmuff style protectors that either go over the head or clip onto a hard hat, should be offered when the technician will be exposed to noise over 85dB for an entire 8 hour shift. 

Hearing protection filters out safety instructions and warnings from coworkers as well as unwanted ambient noise. Therefore, while using hearing protection, users must remain alert and conscious of any hazards around them. Some technicians use a buddy system, with one technician cutting metal or drilling a hole, and a helper looking out for danger, ready to warn the first technician by laying a hand on their shoulder or back. 

Disposable earplugs common brands include 3M, Magid, Honeywell, Howard Leight, and Radian. Overhead style earmuffs common brands include 3M, Howard Leight, Honeywell, and Peltor.

 

Head Protection:

Helmets, also known as hard hats, offer voltage, impact, and penetration protection. Hard hats should be worn any time there is a risk of falling objects. They should be used on any job site where there is a risk of a technician bumping their heads into a low ceiling, such as cellars, mines, trenches, or crawlspaces. Some commercial and industrial sites mandate all visitors, vendors, and employees wear head protection. Technicians should also wear head protection when using an aerial work platform.

IS CODE 2745: 1983 – Specification for non-metal helmet for firemen and civil defence personnel. IS CODE 2925: 1984 – Specification Industrial safety helmet. IS CODE 4151: 1993 – Specification for protective helmets for scooter and motorcycle riders.

In the US, Z89.1 governs hard hat standards. Security technicians working on job sites that require hard hats should choose one that is rated at Class G (for general), at minimum. Some job sites with high voltage hazards present mandate that Class E (electrical) should be worn.

Standard hard hats can come with or without vents, which keep the user cooler during the summer. Some hard hats include slots that allow users to mount lights or other accessories. Full brim style hard hats protect the user's ears and neck from the sun and are popular for technicians that mainly work outdoors. Full brim hard hats do not come with slots. The particular style worn is mainly dependent on the personal taste of the user.

Common brands include Jackson Safety, Occunomix, and MSA.

 

Breathing Protection:

Dust masks, sometimes called nuisance masks, are intended to filter nontoxic particulates such as dust, smoke, pollen, mold, and dander. These masks are typically made of paper and are disposable, intended to be worn for short periods of time. They have a single strap and fit loosely around the face. These are good for performing a single task that can raise dust, such as drilling holes, cutting a lock, or pulling wires in a dusty space.

N95 respirators resemble dust masks, but have two straps instead of one. They create a tight seal around the face and filter 95% of particles. They are good for working in a dusty environment for an extended period of time, such as pulling wires through an unfinished attic.

N95 respirator masks are also available with valves, which expel respired air. This prevents fogging and overheating. Valved respirators are much more comfortable to use on hot days.

Dust masks are just as effective as N95 respirators at filtering out the hazards most technicians will encounter on an average installation, and are significantly cheaper. However, N95 masks are significantly more comfortable than dust masks, making technicians more likely to use them. The most effective protection equipment is the one that gets used regularly. Therefore, many installers prefer to spend the extra money on N95 masks, with or without valves.

Common brands include 3M, Honeywell, and Jackson Safety.

 

Boots / Safety footwear:

The relevant standard for safety footwear is BS EN ISO 20345. BS EN ISO 17249:2004 is the standard for chainsaw footwear. Raw Materials used for Upper, Lining, Insole, Toe Cap, Sole etc shall be of suitable quality so that safety footwear shall conform to IS 15298 (Part-2):2011/ISO 20345:2004. Boots should be well fitting, provide ankle and heel support, and have rubber soles designed to provide traction and electrical insulation. In the US, ASTM F2413 governs minimum standards for boots, including drop protection, puncture resistance, and electrical protection. Boots and shoes that do not comply with this standard cannot guarantee to prevent injury to the wearer.

Back injuries and knee injuries are very common for technicians, and wearing the right boots can help prevent or mitigate these. Boots should be well fitting and comfortable for all-day wear. They should provide arch support and heel cushioning to prevent back injuries. Mold-able inserts are available, and should be changed frequently, whenever the heel cushion begins to wear down. 

Many technicians prefer steel toed boots, but these can be quite heavy.

Aluminum(Al) and carbon fiber toe protection is now available for boots, which make the entire boot much lighter. Lightweight boots help prevent and mitigate knee pain, but lightweight boots that offer good protection and ankle support can be expensive.

Prices for boots vary widely. Common brands include Red Wing, Timberlands, Caterpillar, and Doc Marten.

Gloves:

BS EN 14328 is the standard for gloves and armguards protecting against cuts by powered knives while BS EN 407 contains the specifications for gloves intended to protect against thermal risk such as heat and/or fire. BS EN 374 Part 1 covers gloves for protection against chemicals and microorganisms. BS EN 511 covers gloves for protection against the cold. BS EN 388 covers the specification of gloves against mechanical hazards.

Gloves are used to prevent cuts and blisters, improve grip strength, prevent tool slippage, and protect against cold. Because it can be difficult to splice wires or use hand tools while wearing gloves, many technicians choose to wear carpenter's gloves, which have the tips of the thumb and one or two fingers cut off. Gloves for security technicians should have padding on the palm and across the knuckles for full protection.

Current standards for gloves mainly address machine operators and chemical handlers, not construction workers or security technicians.

Common brands include Mechanix, Irwin, and Duluth.

 

PPE Policies:

All employees who are exposed to hazards should be made aware of what those hazards are and how to mitigate them. It is the responsibility of management to ensure that every employee knows and understands the hazards of installing security technology products. IS: 17423 2020 for "Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Coveralls for COVID-19.

New hires and apprentices especially should be taught how to dress for the job and how to act safely on a job-site, as they may not be aware of the dangers involved. Supervisors and managers should correct any unsafe behavior they observe, even from long term employees. All employees should be reminded of workplace safety periodically.

Best practice is to have a written PPE policy. Such a policy together with documented workplace safety training can help installation companies avoid liability for workplace injuries and worker's compensation claims. Many private companies exist to help installers create a workplace safety program, and insurers often have resources available as well.

PPE does not include:

·        Ordinary working clothes or uniforms not designed to provide for the health or safety of workers;

·        Clothing provided for food hygiene purposes;

·        Equipment used for protection while travelling on a public road (ie motorcycle or bicycle helmets);

·        Equipment used during competitive sport competitions (but other protective equipment used by sports instructors would be included eg life jacket worn by canoe instructor);

·        An offensive weapon used as self-defence or as deterrent equipment. For example, truncheons or CS gas canisters as used by the police or military (but helmets, body armour and other PPE used to protect staff from physical violence, is included);

·        Portable devices for detecting and signalling risks and nuisances, such as badges for detecting radiation, or personal gas detectors.

 

Ref:
IPVM.com
bis.gov.in
osha.gov

Hydrostatic Test for Kitchen Suppression Systems

Hydrostatic Test for Kitchen Suppression Systems

Kitchen suppression systems are designed, tested, and approved to provide fire protection for commercial kitchen cooking appliances, hoods, and ducts. The suppression systems consist of an agent storage tank, manual release station, an automatic releasing mechanism, and supply piping that directs the agent to nozzles strategically positioned at heat sources in the kitchen. 

Kitchen’s hood suppression system includes a tank which contains the wet chemical suppression agent. Hydro testing is when that tank is removed from service and taken in for testing. 

The wet chemical storage tank, whether pre-pressurized or non-pressurized, will be emptied of the chemical suppression agent, then filled with water or oil. It will then be sealed and pressurized to two to three times its operating pressure, and it will be kept at that pressure for at least one minute. If the pressure holds, the tank has passed the hydro test. 

If the tank passes the test, it will be cleaned out and refilled with suppression agent to be put back in service. If it is a non-pressurized system that uses a cartridge, such as Ansul systems, then the cartridge must also be hydro tested or replaced at that time. 

Additionally, during this time, many companies like SSA Integrate will also replace your hood suppression system’s hoses as well. 

NFPA 17 requires that every 12 years the agent-holding tank, whether it is a pressurized or non-pressurized system tank, must be pulled out of service to be tested. But pre-pressurized systems have DOT requirements, requiring that the first test occur after 12 years, but then every 7 years after that, as they can weaken and lose their pressure over time. 

For all systems, the agent storage tank must be pressure tested to ensure the integrity of the cylinder. There are many types and manufactures of kitchen commercial wet chemical systems, each one has different test pressures for the cylinder, which are set by the manufacturer. Once filled with water, and sometimes oil, the cylinder is capped off, then pressurized to the manufacture test pressure and held at that pressure for no less than 1 minute. These systems are often tested to almost two times the service pressure.

On a non-pressurized system, there is a cartridge that pushes the agent out of the cylinder. This cartridge is replaced every 12 years. In some instances, these systems can have a burst disc that would need to be replaced before the 12-year hydrostatic test is scheduled.

Pressurized systems have valve stems, O-rings, and pins that need to be replaced. This is called a rebuild kit. Once all of the cylinders are tested, dried, and documented they get filled back up with the proper wet chemical agent and put back into service if there is not any issues with the test pressures. All systems, both pressurized and non-pressurized, get new agent during a 12-year hydrostatic test. For certain suppression systems, hoses will need to be replaced at the 12-year hydrostatic test.

Inspections, tests, and maintenance on kitchen ventilation hoods and fire suppression systems shall be performed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, NFPA 17 (latest edition), 17a (latest edition), 72 (latest edition), and NFPA 96 (latest edition). 

Monthly inspections are an important tool to ensure that your system stays in good working order. But inspections do not eliminate the need for routine maintenance of your system. NFPA 17A requires a full inspection of your system at least twice a year (semiannually) and after any activation.

Like your monthly inspections, these inspections must follow the manufacturer’s guidelines. However, they are much more comprehensive and detailed in nature and as such, require more time and expertise than monthly inspections do. At minimum, these inspections require the following:

❏ An evaluation of your system from a hazard perspective – Has the hazard changed in any way that might make the system less effective?

❏ An examination of every component of your system – This includes your fire detectors, the containers that hold the extinguishing agent, your system’s releasing devices, piping, hose assemblies, nozzles, and signals as well as any auxiliary equipment.

❏ A check of the agent distribution piping throughout your system – are there any obstructions that might prevent the release and/or proper flow of extinguishing agent?

❏ An examination of the wet chemical in your system – If there is any evidence of corrosion or pitting or structural damage to the cylinders, the chemical may not feed properly through your distribution system and should be replaced and the system recharged.

Monthly and annual maintenance tags shall be attached to each fire suppression system for recording the inspector’s initials, date, and confirmation on maintenance/inspections performed. Where fusible links are used, the manufacture and the installation dates for the links shall be marked on the system inspection tag. In addition, a signed and dated log of maintenance and a certificate showing date of exhaust system inspection or cleaning shall be available in the food service manager’s office and the facility manager’s office.

ITEM	ACTIVITY	FREQUENCY	NFPA REF
Extinguishing system nozzles are located directly above grease producing equipment	Inspection	Monthly	17A:7.2.2
			17:11.2.1.1
The Manual actuators are unobstructed	Inspection	Monthly	17A:7.2.2,
			17:11.2.1.1
The tamper indicator’s and seals are intact	Inspection	Monthly	17A:7.2.2
			17:11.2.1.1
The maintenance tag or certificate in place	Inspection	Monthly	17A:7.2.2
			17:11.2.1.1
No obvious physical damage or condition exists that might prevent operation	Inspection	Monthly	17A:7.2.2
			17:11.2.1.1
The pressure gauge(s) are in operable range.	Inspection	Monthly	17A:7.2.2
			17:11.2.1.1
The nozzle blow-off caps are intact and   undamaged.	Inspection	Monthly	17A:7.2.2
			17:11.2.1.1
Neither protected equipment nor hazard has been replaced, modified, or relocated	Inspection	Monthly	17:11.2.1.1
			17A: 7.2.2
Gas and electric power shutoff are operational	Test	Semiannually	17:11.3.1.4
Water-wash hood cleaning systems are operational in conjunction with hoods   protected by sprinkler systems	Test	Semiannually	96:11.2.1
Remove grease from exhaust system	Maintenance	Quarterly/ Semiannually	96 :11.3,
			96 :11.4,
Recirculating systems operation and safety interlocks perform in accordance with mfg’s instructions	Test	Every 6 mos or more frequently	96:13.6.5
Recirculating systems.  Electrostatic Precipitators cleaned	Maintenance	Weekly	96:13.6.3
Recirculating systems.  Clean entire hood Plenum and blower section.	Maintenance	Quarterly	96:13.6.4
Fixed temperature sensing elements of the fusible alloy type	Replace	Annually	17:11.3.2,
			17A:7.3.3,
			96:8.2.1.2
Clean fixed temperature sensing elements other than the fusible metal alloy type	Maintenance	Annually	17:11.3.3
			17A:7.3.4
Manual release stations are operational and send a signal to the building fire alarm control panel.	Test	Semiannually	17:11.3.1.4
			17A:7.3.2.3
Automatic release devices are operational and send a signal to the building fire alarm control panel.	Test	Semiannually	17:11.3.1.4
			17A:7.3.2.3
Water flow, valve tamper, and low water pressure cut-offs are operational	Test	Quarterly	72: Table
			7-2.2 - 13i
Examine detectors, expellant gas containers, agent containers, releasing devices, piping, hose assemblies, nozzles, signals, and all auxiliary equipment	Maintenance	Semiannually	17:11.3.1.
			17A:7.3.2.3
Verify that the agent distribution piping is not obstructed	Test	Semiannually	17:11.3.1
			17A:3.2.1
Examine dry chemical in stored pressure systems for caking	Inspection	Every 6 years	17:11.3.1
Hydrostatic pressure test on wet and dry chemical extinguishing systems (agent containers, aux. pressure containers, hose assemblies)	Test	Every 12 years	17:11.5.1
			17A:7.5.1

Ref:
NFPA 17 (latest edition), 17a (latest edition), 72 (latest edition), and NFPA 96 (latest edition).