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What is NYC FC § 901.6.3.4?

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This section outlines the requirements for cleaning and testing smoke detectors in fire alarm systems. Such tasks must be conducted by certified individuals, with exceptions for owners or occupants who meet specific qualifications. Applies to property owners and occupants responsible for smoke detector maintenance.

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901.6.3.4 Smoke detector cleaning and testing.

FC § 901.6.3.4

The cleaning and testing for smoke entry and sensitivity of smoke detectors installed in a fire alarm system shall be performed by a person holding a certificate of fitness for smoke detector maintenance. Such work shall be performed under the supervision and by employees of a person holding a smoke detector maintenance company certificate, except that such smoke detector cleaning and testing may be performed by an owner or occupant of the premises, or an employee of such owner or occupant, who possesses a certificate of fitness for smoke detector maintenance, and possesses the tools, instruments or other equipment necessary to perform such services in accordance this code and the rules. All other smoke detector maintenance shall be performed by a person possessing the requisite qualifications and experience, and any applicable license or certificate.

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