1 YEAR to 12 YEAR - MAINTENANCE OF SPRINKLER & FIRE ALARM EQUIPMENT (As per the Ontario Fire code) EVERY YEAR - Inspect all fire dampers and fire stop flaps. (2.2.3.7.) - Inspect disconnect switches for mechanical conditioning and ventilation. (2.6.1.8.) - Conduct Fire alarm drills in all buildings which have a fire alarm system. (2.8.3.2.) - Fire alarm system to be tested by a C.F.A.A. certified technician. (6.3.2.1.) - Check all fire alarm components including standby power batteries. (6.3.2.1.) - Remove caps on fire department connections and inspect for wear, rust or obstructions. (Standpipe Systems) (6.4.1.2.) - Test all standpipe hose valves. (6.4.2.4.) - Re-rack all standpipe fire hoses. (6.4.2.5.) - Inspect all exposed sprinkler system pipe hangers. (6.5.3.2.) - Check all sprinkler heads. (6.5.3.5.) - Inspect dry pipe valve priming level. (6.5.4.3.) - Remove caps on fire department connections and inspect for wear, rust or obstructions. (Sprinkler Systems) (6.5.4.4.) - Test water flow on wet sprinkler system, using remote test connection. (6.5.5.3.) - Trip test dry pipe trip system. (6.5.5.4.) - Conduct a main drain flow test of the sprinkler system water supply. (6.5.5.5.) - Inspect fire protection water supply tanks. (6.6.2.1.) - Inspect cathodic protection of fire protection water supply tanks. (6.6.2.7.) - Inspect all parts of the gravity tanks. (6.6.2.9.) - Test fire pump at full rated capacity. (6.6.3.5.) - Inspect all fire hydrants on private property. (6.6.5.1.) - Inspect all fire hydrant water flow. (6.6.5.7.) - Conduct general engine and generator maintenance & engine tune-ups for emergency generator sets. (6.7.1.1.) EVERY 2 YEARS - Check for corrosion on the fire protection water supply tanks. (6.6.2.5.) - Inspect fire protection water tanks connected to non-portable water supply for sediment. (6.6.2.6.) - Check valve adjustments and torque heads for emergency generator. (6.7.1.1.) EVERY 3 YEARS - Clean injector nozzles and check valve adjustments for emergency generators. (6.7.1.1.) EVERY 5 YEARS - Hydrostatic test of carbon dioxide and water type fire extinguishers. (6.2.7.1.) EVERY 6 YEARS - Dry chemical extinguishers shall be emptied and proper maintenance provided. (6.2.7.1.) EVERY 12 YEARS - Conduct hydrostatic testing of dry chemical fire extinguishers as required. (6.2.7.1.) For every day, week, month, 2 or 3 or 6 month maintenance schedule... CLICK HERE To contact ACE Fire & Security with any questions or problems, call 905-475-1606 or email us. CLOSE WINDOW