R 408.10976 Inspection and maintenance.

Rule 976. (1) A halogenated extinguishing system shall be inspected by a trained and authorized employee or by an outside service not less than once a year to insure operability. (2) Not less than semiannually the following shall be accomplished: (a) The weight and pressure of a refillable container of a halogenated extinguishing agent shall be checked. A container shall be repaired or replaced if the loss in net weight is more than 5% or the loss in pressure is more than 10%. (b) The weight of a nonrefillable container shall be checked. A container shall be replaced if the net weight loss is more than 5%. (c) The weight, pressure, and date shall be entered on a tag attached to the extinguisher. LOCAL FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS