3.1 Visual indicators of system operation and effectiveness
This section should identify the inspections that occurred and provide a discussion of the following:
- Changes or modifications in use, operation, configuration, structural changes, or size of the structure.
- Visual non-mechanical AVMS components such as labels for readability and presence, sealants, and building system.
- Mechanical AVMS components for audible or visual indicators that a repair or replacement was necessary.
Other information that should be described in this section includes:
- Location – where the inspection occurred.
- Frequency – how often the inspection occurred.
- Observations – what observations were made and noted.
- Operation – that the AVMS continues to operate.
- Response – what steps were taken if the visual inspection identified a response was necessary or warranted.
Key supporting information
- Figure(s) – identifying the inspection point.
- Table – identifying what was inspected and what information was document.
- Inspection Form (optional) allowing the inspection to be performed in a standardize and routine approach, a record that the inspection(s) occurred, and that the system continues to function as designed.
3.2 Performance metrics
This section should identify the performance measurements evaluated to confirm the system has met the performance metrics. Performance measurements are standalone measurements that must be recorded to document the system performance.
This includes:
- Location – Where the inspection occurred
- Frequency – How often the inspection occurred
- Instrumentation – What instrument and instrument accuracy is necessary for the measurement
- Units – What units the performance measurement were measured in
- Readings – What measurement were recorded
- Operation – That the AVMS is operating
- Performance Metrics - Performance Measurement that were achieved based on prove-out information
- System Operation – Documentation of the system operation and any downtimes
- Data Evaluation – Identification of any data analysis that was performed
- Response – What steps were taken if/when the inspection identified that a performance measurement has not meet a performance objective and if a response was necessary or warranted
Readings that identify that the AVMS is not meeting the performance metrics may require modifications to the system.
Key supporting information
- Figure(s) that identifies the inspection point or where the reading occurred.
- Table that identifies what has been inspected and what information was documented.
- Inspection Form (optional) that allowed the inspection to be performed in a standardized and routine manner, the record that the inspection(s) occurred and that the system continues to function as designed.