What happens after the fire alarm goes off?
Does the elevator recall? Do the doors release? Do the mechanical systems respond? Does the monitoring station receive the signal?
In Episode 49 of What the RFI?, we continue our four-part Building Occupancy Series with a practical look at CAN/ULC-S1001 Integrated Systems Testing from the Construction Administrator’s perspective.
We break down what S1001 testing is, how it differs from fire alarm verification, who needs to be involved, how to prepare for testing day, and what happens when one of the building’s integrated fire and life-safety systems doesn’t respond the way it should.
We also discuss the S1001 Integrated Testing Plan, coordinating contractors and consultants, common testing-day failures, retesting, deficiencies, and the final S1001 documentation needed as you work toward building occupancy.
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This is Part 2 of our four-part Building Occupancy Series, following Episode 47 on Building Occupancy Preparation.
Next up: the AHJ is coming to site. We’ll look at the final occupancy inspection, what the Authority Having Jurisdiction may be looking for, and what happens when the inspector finds something you weren’t expecting.
What the RFI? is a Construction Administration podcast for architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, owners and project managers working through the realities of construction.
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