This test is conducted by us and is applicable to any Class 2 or 3 building served by an Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm System required to comply with AS1670.1.

In addition to other alarm testing, and prior to the issuing of a final approval, we must be satisfied that the system will achieve specified performance (PA Regs. Sch.19).

The minimum test will include or simulate:

• steam produced from a four minute hot shower at maximum flow and temperature
• fumes produced from cooking toast and boiling a kettle simultaneously.

Tests are to be conducted with the air conditioning:

• on and set to 24°C with all doors and windows closed
• off with doors and windows open.

A successful test will not activate any of the building's detectors.

Testing will be directed by the our Fire Alarm Management Unit.

An unsuccessful test will result in a non-compliant inspection from us.