Automatic fail-safe devices
inspection, test and routine servicing
The basis of inspection, testing and routine servicing of fire detection and alarm systems is to make sure that all the systems are operating and functioning correctly and to the relevant Standards.
What are Automatic fail-safe devices?
i) Magnetic door trips
ii) Mechanical air-conditioning trips
iii) Smoke and Heat Ventilation
iv) Natural Gas Trips
v) Gas Suppression
Where you can go to see what is fully required to comply -
a. AS1851-2012 Appendix D – System Interface Testing
b. AS1851-2012 Section 6 – Fire Detection and Alarms
Inspection Intervals
Automatic fail-safe devices these test will alter depending on the routine of other testing measures within AS1851.1.
As below here are some of the deference when testing these measures.
| Equipment Type | 3 Monthly | 6 Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front door trips for make-up air | |||
| Magnetic Door Holders | |||
| Sliding Fire Door Holders | |||
| Mechanical Air-conditioning Trip | |||
| Smoke and Heat Ventilation Trips | |||
| Natrual Gas Shut-off | |||
| Gas Suppression |
Sliding Fire Doors
Sliding fire doors have a magnetic door holder which holds the door in the open position. Sliding Doors are very heavy and we have seen a lot of these doors with inappropriately sized 50kg Magnetic Door Holders instead of measuring what is the weight of the door in the open position, then choosing the correct size magnet to hold the door open. Another example of seeking lower cost over correct performance.
There are magnets to suit the sliding door to be held open, starting from 50Kg, 100Kg, 150Kg & upwards.
Has your sliding door got the correct magnet??