mstrlucky74
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http://www.systemsensor.com/pdf/I56-0469.pdf
Are these test stations usually mounted right next to the device?
Are these test stations usually mounted right next to the device?
http://www.systemsensor.com/pdf/I56-0469.pdf
Are these test stations usually mounted right next to the device?
So it can be 1' away for 100' away????
I see your point and I guess there's no one correct answer. If you locate all the remotes at the FA panel, while it's convenient for testing, the installer ends up being the only person who knows exactly where the air duct SD units are for servicing. On the other hand, locating them in close proximity to the actual device may pose the problems you cited but at least you can send out another technician to do the testing and servicing work. Otherwise YOU are married to the job.
As-builts and proper documentation should tell you exactly where the duct smokes are.
My boss always says there's no such thing as As-Builts. They're called Record Drawings, and they rarely depict everything exactly as it was built...As-builts and proper documentation should tell you exactly where the duct smokes are.
Bingo !!!My boss always says there's no such thing as As-Builts. They're called Record Drawings, and they rarely depict everything exactly as it was built...
... and even if they did, some dingbat will have lost them by the time they're needed.
I'm not sure how much effort or cost you're willing to put into it, but the AHJ (both bldg & fire dept) might have a record set which you could order a copy of. Or you could view the record set and contact the design professional and ask for dwg or pdf files. Keep in mind you're depending on government to function properly which does not always happen, but it could be worth checking into.
And my kids are not suposed to touch my tools.
It is very rare for me to have as builts when doing testing.
My boss always says there's no such thing as As-Builts. They're called Record Drawings, and they rarely depict everything exactly as it was built...
... and even if they did, some dingbat will have lost them by the time they're needed.
I'm not sure how much effort or cost you're willing to put into it, but the AHJ (both bldg & fire dept) might have a record set which you could order a copy of. Or you could view the record set and contact the design professional and ask for dwg or pdf files. Keep in mind you're depending on government to function properly which does not always happen, but it could be worth checking into.
There is no reason that the duct smokes are not documented when doing an inspection. Our inspection forms list where the duct smokes are located. Sometimes it is written inside the panel. A UL Certificated system will have as-builts available on site as part of the certificate.
Then your boss does a piss poor job of documenting the installation.
The AHJ may or may not have a set. The customer should have a set somewhere.