🔍 Testing & Inspection Terms
- Baseline Data: Initial measurements and condition reports recorded during commissioning or first inspection, used as a reference for future comparisons.
- Hydrant Flow Test: Measures water pressure and flow rate from a hydrant to verify adequate water supply.
- Hydrostatic Test: A pressure test using water to check for leaks or weaknesses in pipes, tanks, or cylinders.
- Extinguisher Pressure Test (Hydro Test): Periodic test to ensure extinguisher cylinder integrity, generally every 5 years
- Discharge Test: Ensures equipment such as pumps or extinguishers operate correctly and discharge as required.
🔒 Systems & Equipment
- Fire Alarm System: Integrated detection and alert system for fires.
- Fire Sprinkler System: Network of pipes and sprinkler heads that activate during a fire.
- Egress Lighting: Emergency lighting for exit pathways during power failures.
- Fire Hose Reel: Wall-mounted hose for manual fire suppression in buildings.
📋 Compliance & Certification
- Accredited Practitioner (Fire Safety): Qualified person approved to assess or certify fire safety systems.
- Annual Fire Safety Statement (AFSS): Annual certification that essential fire safety measures are maintained.
- Essential Safety Measures (ESMs): Features that must be maintained for fire safety (e.g., extinguishers, alarms, exits).
- Defect Notice: Issued when fire equipment fails inspection and needs repair.
- Routine Service Log: Maintenance and inspection records of fire systems.
- Critical Defect: Failure that presents an immediate safety risk; must be rectified urgently (e.g., non-functioning alarm system).
- Non-Critical Defect: Issue that doesn’t pose immediate danger but still requires correction (e.g., missing service tag).
📈 Performance & Maintenance
- Service Frequency: Required intervals for servicing fire protection systems (monthly, 6-monthly, annually, etc.).
- Preventive Maintenance: Scheduled service to avoid equipment failure.
- As-Built Drawings: Final drawings showing actual installation details of fire systems.
- Non-Conformance: A condition where equipment does not meet required standards.
- Performance Solution: Customized approach that meets fire safety intent without following standard prescriptive codes.