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The provisions of this regulation shall govern the testing and
repair of central station signaling systems, communication
systems, emergency elevator systems, emergency power systems,
fire escape assemblies, fire protection assemblies, fire
warning systems, smoke control systems, special extinguishing
systems, sprinkler systems, and standpipe systems to
determine their operating condition.
BUILDING CONTROL STATION. That room or area designated
as the principal point of annunciation for the fire
warning system.
CENTRAL STATION SIGNALING SYSTEM. A fire warning system consisting of electrically operated circuits and equipment which transmit alarms, supervisory, and trouble signals from protected properties to a constantly attended central station where personnel take appropriate action. Central stations are controlled and operated by a firm or organization whose business is the furnishing and maintaining of the supervised fire warning service.
COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS.
ELEVATORS, AUTOMATIC. Elevators with automatic operation and power operated hoistway doors.
EMERGENCY POWER SYSTEMS. Special electrical wiring and equipment systems which are required to be operational during interruptions of the normal electrical supply to the building, classified as follows:
FIRE ESCAPE ASSEMBLY. A method of providing emergency egress from a structure.
FIRE PROTECTION ASSEMBLY. The assembly of a fire door, fire window or fire damper, including all required hardware, anchorage, frames, and sills.
FIRE WARNING SYSTEM. A fire protective signaling system of electrical devices and circuits or mechanical devices, installed, arranged, and maintained to form, transmit, and sound signals indicating an emergency requiring immediate action to safeguard life and property from fire.
HIGH-RISE BUILDING, EXISTING. See the City of Los Angeles Fire Code, Chapter 2, Definitions.
HIGH-RISE BUILDING, NEW. See the City of Los Angeles Fire Code, Chapter 2, Definitions.
SMOKE CONTROL SYSTEMS.
SPECIAL EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM. An approved system of devices and equipment which automatically detects a fire and discharges an approved fire extinguishing agent onto or in the area of a fire.
SPRINKLER SYSTEM, AUTOMATIC. An approved system of devices and equipment which automatically detects a fire and discharges water onto or in the area of a fire.
STANDPIPE SYSTEMS. An arrangement of piping, valves, hose outlets, and allied equipment installed in a building or structure with outlets located in such a manner that water can be discharged through hose and nozzles. Standpipe systems are classified as follows:
Combines system. The water piping serves both 21/2-inch outlets for fire department use and supplies water for the automatic sprinkler system.
CENTRAL STATION SIGNALING SYSTEM. A fire warning system consisting of electrically operated circuits and equipment which transmit alarms, supervisory, and trouble signals from protected properties to a constantly attended central station where personnel take appropriate action. Central stations are controlled and operated by a firm or organization whose business is the furnishing and maintaining of the supervised fire warning service.
COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS.
Fire Department voice communication system. A two-way
sound-powered phone system capable of communication
between the building control station and required
locations.
Public address system. A one-way system providing communication from the building control station and required locations.
Public address system. A one-way system providing communication from the building control station and required locations.
ELEVATORS, AUTOMATIC. Elevators with automatic operation and power operated hoistway doors.
EMERGENCY POWER SYSTEMS. Special electrical wiring and equipment systems which are required to be operational during interruptions of the normal electrical supply to the building, classified as follows:
Emergency systems. The wiring, fixtures, equipment and
luminaires in or on a building which are required to be
automatically energized from an alternate on-site electrical
supply within ten seconds of failure of the normal electrical
supply.
Standby systems. The part of the normal system which is required to be automatically transferred to, and be energized from, an alternative on-site electrical supply, within 60 seconds of failure of the normal electrical supply.
Standby systems. The part of the normal system which is required to be automatically transferred to, and be energized from, an alternative on-site electrical supply, within 60 seconds of failure of the normal electrical supply.
FIRE ESCAPE ASSEMBLY. A method of providing emergency egress from a structure.
FIRE PROTECTION ASSEMBLY. The assembly of a fire door, fire window or fire damper, including all required hardware, anchorage, frames, and sills.
FIRE WARNING SYSTEM. A fire protective signaling system of electrical devices and circuits or mechanical devices, installed, arranged, and maintained to form, transmit, and sound signals indicating an emergency requiring immediate action to safeguard life and property from fire.
HIGH-RISE BUILDING, EXISTING. See the City of Los Angeles Fire Code, Chapter 2, Definitions.
HIGH-RISE BUILDING, NEW. See the City of Los Angeles Fire Code, Chapter 2, Definitions.
SMOKE CONTROL SYSTEMS.
Building emergency smoke control. A ventilation system
capable of providing exhaust from all specified areas
of a building at a rate of not less than six changes of air per
hour from any floor and to exhaust directly to the atmosphere
without recirculating to other floors of the building.
Mechanically ventilated smokeproof enclosure. An enclosed stairway with vestibules equipped with a ventilation system designed to maintain a smoke-free stairshaft.
Stairshaft ventilation system. An enclosed stairway equipped with a ventilation system designed to maintain a uniform air velocity discharging to the atmosphere while maintaining a positive pressure in the stairshaft relative to the adjacent areas during fire conditions.
Mechanically ventilated smokeproof enclosure. An enclosed stairway with vestibules equipped with a ventilation system designed to maintain a smoke-free stairshaft.
Stairshaft ventilation system. An enclosed stairway equipped with a ventilation system designed to maintain a uniform air velocity discharging to the atmosphere while maintaining a positive pressure in the stairshaft relative to the adjacent areas during fire conditions.
SPECIAL EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM. An approved system of devices and equipment which automatically detects a fire and discharges an approved fire extinguishing agent onto or in the area of a fire.
SPRINKLER SYSTEM, AUTOMATIC. An approved system of devices and equipment which automatically detects a fire and discharges water onto or in the area of a fire.
STANDPIPE SYSTEMS. An arrangement of piping, valves, hose outlets, and allied equipment installed in a building or structure with outlets located in such a manner that water can be discharged through hose and nozzles. Standpipe systems are classified as follows:
Class I (Dry). For use by the fire department and those
trained in handling heavy hose streams (21/2-inch hose)
Class II (Wet). For use by the building occupant until the arrival of the fire department (11/2-inch hose).
Class III (Combination). For use by either the fire department and those trained in handling heavy hose streams (21/2-inch hose) or by the building occupants (11/2-inch hose).
Class II (Wet). For use by the building occupant until the arrival of the fire department (11/2-inch hose).
Class III (Combination). For use by either the fire department and those trained in handling heavy hose streams (21/2-inch hose) or by the building occupants (11/2-inch hose).
Combines system. The water piping serves both 21/2-inch outlets for fire department use and supplies water for the automatic sprinkler system.
Tests of the following systems or
devices shall be conducted at least once each year:
- Central station signaling systems.
- Elevators, automatic.
- Fire escape assemblies.
- Fire warning systems.
Tests of the following systems or
devices shall be conducted at least once every five years.
- Fire protection assemblies.
- Refrigerant discharge systems.
- Special extinguishing systems.
- Sprinkler systems, automatic.
- Standpipe systems.
The Chief shall be notified by the concerned
building owner or his agent at least two working days in
advance of the performance of ANY required test in order
that the Chief or his representative may observe the test.
At the conclusion of each test, the Chief shall be
notified within 24 hours of any fire protection equipment
that was determined to be inoperable.
When it is determined that the fire protection
equipment is operable, the test person shall attest to its
condition to the Chief using the approved Fire Department
form.
Notify building occupants prior to testing
systems or devices which may cause concern to such
occupants.
When testing devices that will activate
fans and emergency smoke control systems, ascertain
proper operation by actuation of each type of device in
each zone. Disconnect power to fans and continue tests.
Constant on/off operation of fans could damage motors.
At conclusion of tests, re-energize fan motors.
Test electrical thermal
links for continuity only.
When it is determined that any fire protection
equipment is inoperable or defective, the owner or his
agent shall commence repair of the deficiencies forthwith.
Such repair shall be completed as soon as possible. At the
completion of repair, the system or device shall be retested to
determine that it is fully operable.
All fire hose connections shall be equipped with
American National Standard hose coupling screw threads
as specified in NFPA No. 1963, "Standard for Screw
Threads and Gaskets for Fire Hose Connections — 1979,"
unless approved by the Chief.
All fire department inlets and outlets shall be
equipped with approved plugs or caps.
Test fire warning
equipment which is supervised from an approved central station
as follows:
Actuate each water flow alarm device by use of
the inspector's test valve. Maintain a chronology of such
tests.
Actuate all other alarm transmission and supervisory
switches and transmitters. Maintain a chronology of
such tests.
At least conclusion, determine that central station
properly supervised all test signals.
Check system reliability
by testing clarity of voice communication from the
building control station to all required locations in the
building.
Check system reliability as follows.
Determine that a minimum of six approved
sound power phone sets are available at the building
control station.
Test clarity of voice communication
between floors and from the building control station to
all required locations in the building, including external
locations.
To be located adjacent
to or in the building control station. Check as follows:
Determine that the Fire Department telephone
number is posted.
Determine that the telephone is operational.
Test shall include all features
of Phases I and II of fire emergency service.
Determine that all landings served by
each elevator or each group of elevators, except the
designated main floor, are approved with smoke
detectors.
Actuate the elevator
lobby smoke detector on each landing. Check for
function and interconnection of circuit within the
alarm system, if provided.
Determine that each elevator car
or each group of elevator cars return nonstop to
the designated main floor and remain there with
the doors open.
Determine that elevator door
retraction safety devices (except mechanical
safety edges) are immediately deactivated.
Determine that the "emergency
stop switch" in each elevator car is immediately
rendered inoperative if the car is in motion or, if
the car is at a landing at the time the recall is activated,
the "emergency stop switch" becomes
inoperative as soon as the elevator doors are
closed and the car begins to move.
Determine that elevators are not
subject to calls from other sources such as corridor
call buttons.
Determine that the proper designated
main floor switch is provided for each elevator or
each group of elevators. The designated main floor
switch shall be a three-position ("ON," "OFF" and
"BYPASS") key operated switch. The key shall not
be removable in the "BYPASS" positions.
Exception: Where there are no smoke detectors
to bypass, a two-position ("ON" and "OFF") key
operated switch shall be provided.
Determine that a key to operate the
designated main floor switch is readily available for
fire fighter use.
Operate the designated main floor
switch, determine that the recall function is the same
as described above in Section O104.3.1.1.2 Recall
function, except the alarm system, if provided, shall
not activate.
Determine that the proper in-car switch is
provided in each elevator car. The in-car switch shall be
a two-position key operated switch, keyed identically
with the designated main floor switch. The key shall
not be removable in the "ON" position.
Determine that keys are readily available
for firefighter operation of the override function. There
shall be a separate key for each elevator car in addition
to the key for the designated main floor switch.
Determine that the in-car switch in each
elevator car is operative only when the designated main
floor switch is in the "ON" position or when an elevator
lobby smoke detector has been actuated.
Operate the designated
main floor switch, then operate the in-car switch of
each elevator car. Test the override function of each car
as follows:
Determine that each elevator car is
operable only by a person in that car. The car shall
not respond to a call from any other source.
Actuate a floor selection button in a
normal manner. Close the doors by continuous pressure
on the "door close" button as provided, close
the doors by continuous pressure on the floor selection
button. If the button which closes the doors is
released prior to the doors reaching the fully closed
position, the doors shall automatically reopen.
Determine that, if multiple floor selection
buttons have been actuated, the elevator car will
stop at the first of the selected floors that it reaches.
At that time all other selections shall cancel. The
doors shall remain closed.
Open the doors by continuous pressure
on the "door open" button. If the button is released
prior to the doors reaching the fully open position,
the doors shall promptly and automatically reclose.
Where more than one operating panel
is provided in an elevator car, determine that each
panel will correctly operate the override function.
In elevators where key switches or
programming characteristics are provided to prevent
the elevator from stopping at one or more landings
while in normal service, determine that fire emergency
service overrides such features.
Determine that the "emergency stop
switch" is operative during the time the elevator is in
the override function.
Check for proper
function of the elevator status indicator.
Use test switch for load transfer from normal
power to emergency power.
Determine load transfers in required time.
Emergency power requirement is 10 seconds.
Standby power requirement is 60 seconds.
Determine that fire escape stairs, landings, and
ladders are in good repair.
Release the closing device
by unfastening the most distant fusible link. The door must
close the opening completely and latch.
Unfasten
the most distant fusible link to release the suspended
weight to allow the door to travel down the inclined track
to the closed position. The door must close completely and
be held firmly in place by the binders. Sliding doors on an
inclined track in pairs must butt together without gaps or
excessive offset from each other.
Unfasten the
most distant fusible link supporting the closing weight. As
the closing weight drops, the door must close the opening
completely.
Determine that lock
releases when:
- Building loses electrical power.
- Any fire warning signaling system initiating device is actuated.
- Initiated manually from building control station.
Unfasten
the small counter weight. The large counterweight must
operate the door, closing the opening completely.
Unfasten the fusible link
which supports the suspended weight. The door must close
the opening completely.
Unfasten the restraining
cable or fusible link and drop the restraining trigger
quickly. The door must close the opening completely.
NOTE: These assemblies must be tested and reset by
persons qualified to do work on rolling steel fire doors.
Disconnect
the fusible link or actuating device to the damper control.
The damper must automatically travel to a position which
closes the opening completely.
Operate
the door assemblies. The doors must close either by means
of counterbalance or spring load mechanism.
Ascertain that the
detectors will activate and release fire protection assemblies
to which they are connected.
Determine that the automatic operation of these
assemblies will function by releasing the weights or heatactuated
device. Electrically operated devices will be actuated
by opening or closing the contacts, whichever is
applicable. Determine that the opening is entirely closed.
When these assemblies are automatic
or self-closing, determine that they close the opening
completely when activated.
Approved operating
instructions shall be posted in or adjacent to the building
control station.
Disconnect the fire alarm operating
power; the trouble audible signal and trouble light or
lights must operate. Operate the trouble signal silencing
switch. Restore power and trouble lights switch to normal
position. If a ring back system is provided, the trouble
light switch must be reset.
Disconnect
a manual pull station, heat detector, or smoke
detector. Trouble audible signal and light or lights on fire
alarm annunciator panel must operate.
Disconnect an audible fire alarm device. Trouble
audible signal and light or lights on fire alarm annunciator
panel must operate.
Test all heat
detectors, smoke detectors, and manual pull stations.
Actuation of initiating device shall indicate on the fire
alarm annunciator panel, if provided, the type of device
and zone of actuation. Actuation of initiating device shall
also sound a minimum 10 db above ambient noise level or
clearly audible fire alarm signal.
Determine that the emergency refrigerant
control box is plainly marked, "For Fire Department
only (refrigerant) control valve."
Determine that the high- and low-pressure
valves in box are indicated.
Operate the high- and low-pressure valves
to assess proper working condition.
Determine that the emergency refrigerant
control box and valves are properly labeled in accordance
with Sections O104.8.1.1 and O104.8.1.2.
With water flowing through a 21/2-inch hose
to fire department diffuser, open the high- and low-pressure
valves to assess proper working condition.
Check system reliability as follows:
Actuate all devices that operate fans,
blowers, and smoke control dampers to determine
proper function of the system.
When fans, blowers, and smoke control
dampers are interconnected to the building control
station, determine that remote control from that
location is operable and proper status is indicated on
the remote control panel.
Perform a visual inspection of all fans,
blowers, and smoke control dampers to determine
proper operation in smoke removal/control mode.
Determine that windows are accessible.
Determine that tempered glass, if provided,
is clearly identified with a 2-inch minimum
diameter disc of luminous and/or reflective material
with a word "Tempered," permanently applied to
one of the lower inside corners, either directly on the
glass or on the frame.
Open all doors in the system and
ascertain if they are held open by smoke actuated holdopen
devices.
Actuate the system smoke
detectors on each floor and determine the following.
Use this procedure:
Actuate system smoke detector.
On any three consecutive floors, open
the doors from the vestibule to the stairshaft.
Determine that the system meets the
following requirements:
2500 cfm minimum flow at the
stairshaft exhaust.
The cfm flow from the exhaust of
each of the three vestibules (2500 cfm minimum
per vestibule with all three flowing simultaneously
is required).
A minimum
positive pressure differential of .05-inch water column must show in the stairshaft over the building pressure
on each test floor.
With the system operating and all
doors closed, measure the stairshaft static pressure at
three floors located in the top, center, and bottom
thirds of the stairshaft. This pressure is to be measured
between the stairshaft and hallway, at the
floors selected, with the comfort air conditioning
turned off.
Determine that a positive pressure differential
of at least .05-inch water column shows in
the stairshaft over the building pressure on each test
floor.
Follow test procedures
as indicated in the City of Los Angeles Fire Code,
Chapter 9.
Determine that proper inlet connections
have been provided and are in operable condition.
Use one of the following three methods to
remove obstructions and/or debris from the Fire Department
inlet connection and piping:
With the main system shut-off valve
closed and piping to the Fire Department inlet
drained, remove or block open the clapper of the
check valve in the inlet piping.
Flow adequate water from the main
system shut-off to the Fire Department inlet to
assure that all debris is cleared from inlet piping,
then restore the system.
With the main shut-off valve closed
and the piping to the fire department inlet drained,
install a temporary in-line screen at the check valve
in the inlet piping. The screen shall be capable of
preventing any debris in the dry piping from entering
the system.
Flow adequate water through inlets
to assure that all debris reaches in-line screen.
Remove debris and in-line screen
from piping, then restore system.
If not already provided, install a
2-inch gate valve on the bottom of dry Fire Department
inlet piping. Provide for safe disposal of water
discharging from the gate valve during piping flush.
With the main system shut-off valve
closed and the piping to the fire department inlet
drained, block the clapper of the check valve in the
inlet piping in the closed position to prevent
water/debris from entering the system.
Open the 2-inch gate valve. Flow
adequate water through the inlet to assure that all
debris reaches the 2-inch gate valve.
Disassemble the check valve to
remove debris, then restore the system.
Fully open the main drain valve.
Note the pressure gauge reading before and after the valve
is opened. This will indicate closed valves or obstructions
in the water supply lines.
Connect a test gauge at the test
gauge opening to determine the reliability of existing
gauges.
Determine that filling for on-site water
supply, if provided, operates when a flow test is conducted.
Determine that air pressure and/or water
supply gauges, if provided, are in proper working condition.
Open the inspector's test valve
at the topmost or most distant location from the main control
valve in the system. The alarm must sound within 90
seconds.
Operate post indicator valves, underground
gate valves, and OS & Y valves to determine that
they are in good operating condition and do not leak.
Determine that proper inlet connections
have been provided and are in operable condition.
Flow 100 gpm of water through
the standpipe system to the roof outlet. Install a test
gauge at the inlet being used to measure the inlet pressure.
The maximum allowable pressure loss within the
system due to friction shall be 15 psi. Friction loss shall be determined by subtracting the static pressure (head)
and outlet pressure from the inlet pressure while 100
gpm is flowing.
Operate each outlet valve in the
system to determine that it will function properly.
Determine that the system and
its water supply will meet one of the following standards
according to the date of its installation. Test
gauges shall be used to measure residual pressures and
a pitot gauge or approved flow meter shall be used to
measure water flow quantities. The required water flow
must be maintained for at least 30 seconds from systems
supplied by street mains or gravity tanks and at
least 2 minutes from systems supplied by booster
pumps or pressure tanks.
Systems installed prior to 1948 shall have residual
pressures of not less than 8 psi at the top most outlet
on each riser when 20 gpm is flowing from that outlet.
Systems installed from 1948 to
1959, inclusive, shall have residual pressures of not
less than 12 psi at the topmost outlet on each riser
when 35 gpm is flowing from that outlet.
Systems installed from 1960 to
December 17, 1970 shall have residual pressures of
not less than 15 psi at the topmost outlet on each
riser when 35 gpm is flowing from that outlet.
Systems installed after December 19, 1970
shall have residual pressures of not less than 30 psi
at the topmost outlet on each riser when 35 gpm is
flowing from each of two risers simultaneously.
Determine that filling for on-site
water supply, if provided, operates when flow test is
conducted.
Determine that air pressure and/or
water supply gauges, if provided, are in proper
working condition.
Check each outlet for signs of corrosion
and leakage.
Check for the installation of orifice
plates at outlets where the residual pressure will
exceed 70 psi.
Flow water from each outlet in the
system in a manner that will indicate that the valves
are fully operable and that there is water pressure at
that outlet.
Remove the hose from each outlet.
Examine the full length of the hose section for mildew, cuts, abrasions, and other deterioration. Check hose
couplings, gaskets, and nozzle for damage and obstructions.
Determine that proper inlet connections
have been provided and are in operable condition.
Determine that the fire pump starts
automatically by flowing water from a Fire Department
outlet.
Operate the fire pump for 7 minutes
with all discharge Fire Department outlets in the
closed position except for a minimum flow of water
to ensure proper pump cooling.
After the fire pump has been operating
for 7 minutes, open Fire Department test outlets.
Operate the pump at 150 percent of the manufacturer's
listing rating, at a pressure not less than 65
percent of its rated pressure for a minimum of 3
minutes.
Where the water supply is from public
mains, determine that the test does not draw the
residual pressure at the pump below 20 psi.
Flow 500 gpm through each
riser from the uppermost Fire Department outlets. The
system shall maintain a residual pressure of 65 psi at
the level of that Fire Department outlet. Test gauges
shall be used to measure residual pressures and a pitot
gauge or approved flow meter used to measure water
flow quantities.
Determine that filling for on-site
water supply, if provided, operates when flow test is
conducted.
Determine that air pressure and/or
water supply gauges, if provided, are in proper
working condition.
Check each Fire Department outlet
for signs of corrosion and leakage.
Check for the installation of orifice
plates at Fire Department outlets where the residual
pressure will exceed 70 psi.
Flow water from each Fire Department
outlet in the system in a manner that will indicate
that the valves are fully operable and that there
is water pressure at that outlet.
Check automatic drip connections, if
provided, for proper function.
Remove hose, if provided, from the
Fire Department outlet. Examine the full length of hose
section for mildew, cuts, abrasions, and other deterioration. Check hose couplings, gaskets, and nozzle for
damage and obstructions.
Follow automatic sprinkler test procedure
as stated in Section O104.12.11.2.
Determine that proper inlet connections
have been provided and are in operable condition.
Follow Class III standpipe
test procedure as stated in Section O104.12.3.2.
Follow Class III standpipe test
procedure as stated in Section O104.12.3.3.
Follow Class III
standpipe test procedure as stated in Section
O104.12.3.4.
Follow Class
III standpipe test procedure as stated in Section
O104.12.3.5.
Follow automatic sprinkler test procedure
as stated in Section O104.11.2.
The provisions in this section shall govern the
testing of certain fire warning systems and devices when
subject to the provisions of California Administrative
Code, Title 24, Chapter 2-1733, Sections 2-1733 through
2-1747, inclusive, in effect in 1984.
Follow test procedures as stated in Section
104.2.
Fire Department voice communication system
shall be capable of communication between the
building control station and the following locations:
- Elevators.
- Elevator lobbies.
- In every enclosed exit stairway at each level.
- At each exterior location where the stairshaft exits to a public way.
A public address system shall provide communication
from the building control station to the following
locations:
- Elevators.
- Elevator lobbies.
- Corridors.
- Stairways.
- Rooms or areas with an occupant load of 50 persons or more.
- Every dwelling unit or guest room of hotel and apartment buildings.
Follow test procedures
as stated in Section O104.4.
Follow test procedures
as stated in Section O104.6.
Test all heat detectors, smoke detectors, and
manual pull station. Actuation of the initiating device shall
indicate the type of device and zone of actuation on the
fire alarm annunciator panel. Actuation of the initiating
device shall also sound a minimum 10 db above ambient
noise level or clearly audible fire alarm signal throughout
the building or premises by either:
A general alarm throughout the building, or
An alarm on the floor of actuation when
there is the capability of sounding a general alarm
throughout the building by manual means from the
building control station.
Follow test procedures as
stated in Section 104.9
The provisions in this section shall govern the
testing of certain fire warning systems and devices when
subject to the provisions of California Administrative
Code, Title 24, Chapter 2-18, Sections 2-1807 in effect in
1984, and 57.4705 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code.
For testing of systems and devices not listed in
this section, follow test procedures as stated in Section 104
of this regulation. Such systems and devices shall be tested
at intervals as determined in Section O103.1.
Follow test procedures as stated in Section
O104.2.
Fire Department voice communication system
shall be capable of communication between the
building control station and the following locations:
- Elevators.
- Elevator lobbies.
- In every enclosed exit stairway at each level.
- At each exterior location where the stairshaft exits to a public way.
A public address system shall provide communication
from the building control station to the following
locations:
- Elevators.
- Elevator lobbies.
- Corridors.
- Stairways.
- Rooms or areas with an occupant load of 50 persons or more.
- Every dwelling unit or guest room of hotel and apartment buildings.
Follow test procedures
as stated in Section O104.4.
Follow test procedures
as stated in Section O104.7.
Test all heat detectors, smoke detectors,
manual pull stations, sprinkler system flow switches, and
sprinkler system valve tamper switches. Actuation of initiating
device shall indicate the type of device and zone of
actuation on the fire alarm annunciator panel.
Actuation shall
cause the following to occur:
- A minimum of 10 db above ambient noise or clearly audible fire alarm signal shall sound on the floor of actuation.
- Stairshaft and elevator lobby door holders are to be de-energized, allowing the doors to close and latch.
- Stairshaft door locks are to be de-energized, unlocking all stairshaft doors.
- Building comfort heating and air conditioning shall shut down.
- Stairshaft pressurization fan shall activate.
- Signals shall be transmitted to the building control station to be properly annunciated at the fire detection and alarm system panel, indicating the floor of actuation and the status of systems affected.
- A fire alarm signal shall be transmitted to the 24- hour supervised building control station or to an approved remote central station signaling system.
Actuation shall cause the
following to occur:
Smoke detectors and elevator lobby doors
(located in or adjacent to the elevator lobby) shall
have the same functions as initiated by a manual pull
station and, in addition, will de-energize elevator
lobby door hold-open devices on the floor of actuation.
Smoke
detectors, recall (located in the elevator lobby) shall
have the same functions as initiated by a manual pull
station and, in addition, will return all elevators
serving the affected bank of elevators to the designated
main floor.
Area smoke
detectors (located in corridors, mechanical equipment
rooms, or other specific areas) shall have the
same functions as initiated by a manual pull station.
Shall have the same functions as
initiated by a manual pull station and, in addition,
shall cause the the building comfort heating and air
conditioning to shut down.
Shall have the same functions as initiated by a manual
pull station and, in addition, activate the smoke
evacuation fan system.
Open
the inspector's test valve(s) on each floor, causing
the water flow switch to be actuated. Actuation shall
cause the same function as initiated by a manual pull
station and, in addition, will cause an outdoor sprinkler
alarm bell to sound within 90 seconds.
Operate the sprinkler control valve(s) on each floor,
causing the tamper switch to be actuated. The actuation
shall cause the following to occur:
Trouble alarm to sound at the fire
alarm annunciator panel when the valve is not in the
fully open position.
An annunciation light on the fire alarm
panel shall light to indicate the "valve tamper" condition.
Follow test procedures as
stated in Section O104.9.
The provisions of this regulation do not supersede, nullify, or
in any manner abrogate any other provision of the Los Angeles
Municipal Code. Compliance with the provisions of this
regulation does not relieve any person from compliance with
applicable provisions of any County, State, or Federal Law.
Adopted this 15th day of March, 1984
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
Adopted this 15th day of March, 1984
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
