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K-Tag K771

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Engineer Smoke Control Systems

Jurisdiction: CM Agency: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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When engineered smoke control systems are installed, they must be tested according to established engineering principles (existing buildings) or NFPA 92 (new buildings), and test documentation must be kept on the premises. This is a fire and life safety requirement applicable to the facility type governed by this K-Tag survey protocol.

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K771 Engineer Smoke Control Systems 
2012 EXISTING 
When installed, engineered smoke control systems are tested in 
accordance with established engineering principles. Test documentation is 
maintained on the premises. 
19.7.7 
2012 NEW 
When installed, engineered smoke control systems are tested in 
accordance with NFPA 92, Standard for Smoke Control Systems. Test 
documentation is maintained on the premises. 
18.7.7