Section 408.17717c. Maintenance and testing.

Rule 7717c. (1) An employer shall assure that all employee alarm systems are maintained in operating condition, except when undergoing repairs or maintenance.

(2)     An employer shall assure that a test of the reliability and adequacy of nonsupervised employee alarm systems is made every 2 months. A different actuation device shall be used in each test of a multi-actuation device system so that an individual device is not used for 2 consecutive tests.

(3)   An employer shall maintain or replace power supplies as often as is necessary to assure a fully operational condition. Backup means of alarm, such as employee runners or telephones, shall be provided when systems are out of service.

(4)   An employer shall assure that employee alarm circuitry, which is installed after January 1, 1981 and capable of being supervised, is supervised, and that it will provide positive notification to assigned personnel when a deficiency exists in the system. An employer shall assure that all supervised employee alarm systems are tested at least annually for reliability and adequacy.

(5)     An employer shall assure that the servicing, maintenance, and testing of employee alarms are done by persons trained in the designed operation and functions necessary for reliable and safe operation of the system.

History: 2014 AACS.