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 (SPA Regs. Sch. 8).

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 Places of Public Assembly and Unwanted Alarms Unit.

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