Specifications include, but are not limited to: Testing of fire alarm system, 100% of the system (Panel & Devices includes all Horns Strobes, PA System, etc.) is to be | tested in quarterly increments, per RI Uniform Fire Code and NFPA 72 Line Note to Bidders: 100% Testing of Sprinkler | System Quarterly. This entails flowing water, ascertaining the flow of the sprinkler water sends the appropriate alarm/signal | to the fire alarm panel. Testing of all tamper devices to make sure they work as designed in the event someone turns the | sprinkler-riser valve to the off position.. All of the inspection testing, and maintenance of the Shepard Building water-based | fire protection system is to be done per RI Uniform Fire Code, NFPA 25 standards and attached URI Public Safety Fire | Protection System Impairment Policy. This testing includes disconnecting the Fire Alarm. Annual Testing of Sprinkler System backflow devices to ascertain they work as designed, and deemed by applicable codes | includes disconnecting the Fire Alarm System. See attached Fire Alarm/Sprinkler Specs and attached URI Public Safety | Fire Protection System Impairment Policy Annual cleaning of all Smoke Detectors (approximately 200 or more) - The cleaning should be an external cleaning | completed in accordance with the RI Fire Code Board of Appeals Regulations. 9.6.11.5 In addition to the testing requirements, | all system smoke detectors located within the protected premises shall be externally cleaned at least once every | twelve (12) month period.
