System Testing
In accordance with adopted codes and ordinances for the City of Aurora, Fire Protection systems shall be inspected, tested and maintained per the following, which is contained in the International Fire Code/2009 (IFC/2009).
901.6 Inspection, Testing & Maintenance
Fire detection, alarm, and extinguishing systems shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times, and shall be replaced or repaired where defective. Non-required fire protection systems and equipment shall be inspected, tested and maintained or removed.
901.6.1 Standards
Fire protection systems shall be inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with the referenced standards listed in Table 901.6.1.
Table 901.6.1 Fire Protection System Maintenance Standards
Table Key
NFPA = National Fire Protection Association
| System |
Standard |
| Portable fire extinguishers |
NFPA 10 |
| Carbon dioxide fire-extinguishing system |
NFPA 12 |
| Halon 1301 fire-extinguishing systems |
NFPA 12A |
| Dry-chemical extinguishing systems |
NFPA 17 |
| Wet-chemical extinguishing systems |
NFPA 17A |
| Water-based fire protection systems |
NFPA 25 |
| Fire alarm systems |
NFPA 72 |
| Water-mist systems |
NFPA 750 |
| Clean-agent extinguishing systems |
NFPA 2001 |
901.6.2 Records
Records of all system inspections, tests, and maintenance required by the referenced standards shall be maintained on the premises for a minimum of 3 years and made available to the fire code official upon request.
This office requires that a copy of the Annual Inspection/Test be submitted to this office every year, except for Hood Suppression, which is semi-annual. If a fire alarm is present, a Fire Alarm User Registration/Emergency Contact form(PDF, 167KB) shall also be submitted. All submittals can be delivered to:
Aurora Fire Prevention Bureau
5 E Downer Place
Suite G
Aurora, IL 60507
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