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910.5 Maintenance and Testing

California Fire Code 2019 > 9 Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems > 910 Smoke and Heat Removal > 910.5 Maintenance and Testing
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Maintenance and testing of smoke and heat vents and mechanical smoke removal systems shall be in accordance with Sections 910.5.1 and 910.5.2. A written record of inspection, testing and maintenance that includes the date, identification of personnel involved, any unsatisfactory result, corrective action taken and replaced parts shall be maintained on the premises.

910.5.1 Smoke and Heat Vents

Smoke and heat vents shall be maintained in an operative condition. Inspection, testing and maintenance shall be in accordance with NFPA 204 except as follows:

  1. Mechanically operated smoke and heat vents shall be inspected annually and operationally tested not less than every 5 years.
  2. Gravity dropout smoke and heat vents shall be inspected annually.
  3. Fused, damaged or painted fusible links shall be replaced.

910.5.2 Mechanical Smoke Removal Systems

Mechanical smoke removal systems shall be maintained in accordance with NFPA 204 and the equipment manufacturer's instructions except as follows:

  1. Systems shall be inspected and operationally tested annually.
  2. Testing shall include the operation of all system components, controls and ancillary equipment, such as makeup air openings.
  3. A written schedule for routine maintenance and operational testing shall be established and testing shall be conducted in accordance with the schedule.

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