Section L105

Upon completion of the installation, a FARS shall be acceptance tested to verify compliance with equipment manufacturer’s instructions and design documents. Oversight of the acceptance tests shall be provided by a registered design professional. Acceptance testing shall include all of the following:

1. A pneumatic test in accordance with ASME B31.3 of the complete system at a minimum test pressure of 110 percent of the system design pressure using oil-free dry air, nitrogen or argon shall be conducted. Test pressure shall be maintained for not less than 24 hours. During this test, all fittings, joints and system components shall be inspected for leaks. Defects in the system or leaks detected shall be documented and repaired.
2. A cylinder-filling performance test shall be conducted to verify compliance with the required breathing air

cylinder refill rate from the exterior mobile air connection and, where provided, a stored air pressure supply system. 3. The air quality monitoring system shall be tested to verify both of the following conditions:

3.1. Visual indicators required by Section L104.15.1 function properly. 3.2. Supervisory signals are transmitted as required by Section L104.15.2 for each sensor based on a sensor function test. 4. Connections intended for fire department use shall be confirmed as compatible with the fire department’s mobile air unit, SCBA cylinders and, where provided, RIC/UAC connections. 5. Air samples shall be taken from not less than two fill stations and submitted to an approved gas analysis laboratory to verify compliance with NFPA 1989. The FARS shall not be placed into service until a written report verifying compliance with NFPA 1989 has been provided to the fire code official.