Compass Visual Security offer Room Integrity Testing to ensure compliance!
What is a Room Integrity Test (RIT)?
A Room Integrity Test is a door fan test that is used to measure the air tightness and air leakage rate. Of a given enclosure where a Gaseous Fire Suppression System is installed.
Why is a RIT necessary?
A RIT forms an integral part of a fire life safety strategy. Gas Fire Suppression Systems will only work properly in a room that has limited air leakage. Therefore the RIT has a dual purpose:
- It tests whether the room will effectively hold concentration levels of a fire retardant gas which is necessary to determine how effective the performance of the fire suppression system will be.
- It test for any leakages
How does the RIT work?
A Room integrity Test works by creating pressure within the room or enclosure where the Fire Suppression System is installed. The Test then measures the integrity of the room to ensure the gas does not dissipate too quickly before being able to extinguish the fire.
When should a RIT be done?
- Immediately after a gaseous suppression systems has been installed
- Routinely tested every 12 months as per the ISO14520 code 9.2.4.1
- If there have been any modifications made to the room such as holes, cracks, cable entry points, electrical conduit points etc.
What happens if the room fails the RIT?
If the room that is tested fails due to poor hold time, you can increase room integrity by locating the leakage area and sealing them.
- Seal all holes in the room where a cable tray, conduit and aircon pipework have been installed.
- Ensure that the door frames have been fitted and sealed properly.
- Check to see that the ceiling boards/floor boards have been installed correctly and are sealed.
Once you checked that the room has been sealed properly, the room will need to be retested.
To ensure that your rooms are compliant, book a Room Integrity Test today by contacting our Compass Team.