33009 SYSTEM ACCEPTANCE AND PERIODIC TESTS

33009 is a Level II General Core Work element.

All Level II General Core Work Elements constitute a mandatory requirement for achieving certification at Levels III and IV.

33009 DESCRIPTION
Understand the requirements and related procedures for conducting and documenting proper fire alarm system acceptance tests. Procedure includes (1) documentation of plans and acceptance test reports; (2) indicating approval authorities; (3) instructing owners as to the location of all alarm initiating, alarm indicating, and all other related components of the system; (4) care and maintenance of the system; and (5) providing owner with appropriate technical data sheets and maintenance manuals issued by the equipment manufacturer. Know the periodic equipment and circuit testing procedures, including frequency of tests and method of testing each component and circuit of a fire alarm system. (NFPA 72 and manufacturers' test manuals)

33009 REFERENCES:
NFPA 72

NICET TEST PREPARATION HANDBOOKS are now available for this element and for every element in level 1 through level 4.