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Property Management
Exit / Stair Doors
In some cases these doors are connected to the fire alarm system, or local smoke alarms, and are intended to close in the event of smoke or fire to prevent the effects of the fire (smoke / heat) from entering the exit path for residents. Ensure these exit and stairway doors remain functional and latch fully. Do not block or lock any exit and stairway doors. It is critical that they open and close normally.
Fire Alarm Systems
For those facilities equipped with a fire alarm system, there are a few key inspections that a property manager can conduct, in between inspections from the licensed contractor, that help to ensure the system will be ready in the event of a fire.
Weekly – Perform a visual inspection of the fire alarm control panel to ensure that the power indication lamp is on, and that there are no trouble signals, supervisory signals or alarm signals. In addition, weekly visual inspection of the notification devices (horns, strobe lights, combination horn/strobe) to ensure they’re mounted securely and free from obvious physical damage.
Semiannually – Hire a licensed contractor to perform a semiannual and annual fire alarm inspections.
Fire Sprinkler Systems
For those facilities equipped with a fire sprinkler system, there are a few key inspections that a property manager can conduct, in between inspections from the licensed contractor, that help to ensure the system will be ready in the event of a fire.
Monthly – Perform a visual inspection of the water pressure gauges on all risers to ensure proper pressure and absence of closed valves in the system. Also, perform a visual inspection of alarm and dry pipe valves to ensure they’re free from physical damage and corrosion.
Weekly or Monthly – Perform a visual inspection of all fire sprinkler system control valves to ensure they’re in the proper open position and are free from physical damage and corrosion. Perform inspections weekly for those only secured with a tamper seal, and monthly for those secured with a lock, or if supervised by a fire alarm system.
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