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PROTECT PATIENTS, PROTECT LIVES: INNOVATIVE FIRE
AND LIFE SAFETY SOLUTIONS FOR HEALTHCARE

In healthcare facilities, where patient safety is paramount, a robust fire and life safety system is more than just a necessity; it’s a critical line of defense. Our advanced solutions are designed to meet the unique challenges of healthcare environments, ensuring rapid response, efficient evacuation, and minimal
disruption to patient care.

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Midwest Alarm Services, one of the largest NOTIFIER distributors in the US, located in six states with fifteen branch locations, has a dedicated team that specializes in healthcare, equipped with documentation from Building Reports healthcare software. Receive all necessary EC/LS Codes in a tabbed-out documented healthcare book, delivered/updated quarterly with training and support for The Joint Commission Surveys/CMS/Local AHJ. A dedicated team that specializes in healthcare, equipped with documentation from Building Reports healthcare software.

We Can Inspect Any Fire Alarm System

Fire Alarm Inspections

Frequency: Semi-Annual/Annual

Sensitivity Test-Smoke and Duct Detectors (Tru-Test or Panel Print-Out)2 years72-2010; 14.4.5
VESDA SystemsAnnually72-2010
Elevators Equipped with Fire Fighter Service (Elevator Recall)Monthly101-2012; 9.4.6.2
Fire Sprinkler Inspections: Wet, Dry, Pre-Action, Deluge, Anti-Freeze Loops, Standpipes, Foam Systems, Protectowire Systems, Fire Pumps, and Backflows (Domestic and Fireline)

Frequency: Monthly/Quarterly/Semi-Annual/Annual

25-2011

Control Valves, Alarm Valves, Check Valves, PA Valves, Deluge Valves, & PIV InspectionsMonthly13.3.2.1.1
Gauge InspectionsMonthly13.2.7.1
Fire Pump Churn Test:
Weekly (diesel pump)
Monthly (electric pump)		Weekly/Monthly8.3.1
2½” Hose Connection Valve – Test (opening and closing of the hose connections)Annually13.5.6.2.1
1½” Hose Connection Valve – Test (opening and closing of the hose connections)3-Years13.5.6.2.2
Pre-Action systems shall be tested once every 3 years for air leakage / Dry Pipe Systems (full trip test every 3 years) Partial every year3-Years13.4.3.2.6 / 13.4.4.2.2.2
5-Year Internal Pipe Inspection: includes check valves and replacing all gauges with new5-Years14.2.1
Private Fire Hydrants (functional test)Annually7.3.2
Private Fire Hydrants5-Years7.3.1
5-Year Standpipe Flow Test5-Years6.3.1
Portable Fire Extinguisher Inspections

10-2010

Monthly InspectionsMonthly7.2.1.2
Annual InspectionsAnnually7.3.1.1.1
Emergency and Exit Lights (Signs) Inspections

101-2012

Monthly Functional Test of Emergency Lighting Systems and Exit Signs Required for Egress (for 30 seconds/battery back-up)Monthly7.9.3.1.1 (1)
Functional Test of Battery-Powered Lights & Exit Signs / 90-Minute Burn TestAnnually7.9.3.1.1 (3)

*If no battery back-up, must do visual inspection for monthly

Fire/Smoke Damper Test

10-2010

Monthly InspectionsMonthly7.2.1.2
Annual InspectionsAnnually7.3.1.1.1
Fire Door Inspections
Annual Test (13 points for an inspection)Annually101-2012; 7.2.1.15.2 / 80-2010; 5.2.1
Alternative System Inspections
Kitchen Hood System – InspectionMonthly17A-2009; 7.2.1
Kitchen Hood System – TestSemi-Annually17A-2009; 7.3.3
CO2 System – InspectionMonthly12-2011 4.8.1
CO2 System – Tank WeighSemi-Annually12-2011; 4.8.3.5.1
CO2 System – TestAnnually12-2011; 4.8.3.2
Clean Agent System – InspectionSemi-Annually2001-2012; 7.1.3
Clean Agent System – TestAnnually2001-2012; 7.1.1
Clean Agent Systems – Room Enclosure Protection-Fan Door TestAnnually2001-2012 7.4
Fire ProofingAs Needed
Central Station Monitoring
Alarm Monitoring / Our Five Diamond, UL Listed Alarm Monitoring Center is always on call.
FM Approved		Annually72 (2010) 14.4.5, Table 14.4.5(9)

Design and Engineering

We have earned our standing as a top national distributor of NOTIFIER fire alarm systems through years of high
performance and hard work. Our fire alarm design and engineering services complement life-safety products in
both the commercial construction bid market and during the design-build work process. Our resume includes small
projects to vast projects with multiple networked fire alarm voice systems that have graphical workstations and
mass/emergency notifications.


Our NICET-certified life safety professionals have, on average, more than 20 years of hands-on fire protection
experience. There is always an expert who can talk the talk and walk the walk with you and your team. Each is
current on NFPA 10, NFPA 72, NFPA 101, IBC and IFC codes and works closely with the Authority Having Jurisdiction
(AHJ). This level of knowledge and accuracy helps to save you time and money, and more importantly, we help you
save lives.

Life Safety Solutions

  • Area of Refuge Systems
  • Wireless Clocks
  • Nurse Call Systems
  • Mass Notification Systems
  • CAPSOL / our latest technology for monitoring life-threatening comments made prior to an event occurring
  • Security & Sound Solutions

Security and Sound Solutions

  • Access Control Systems
  • Video Surveillance Systems
  • Intercom/PA Systems
  • Integrated System Design
  • Social Media Monitoring
  • Electronic Security Systems and Audio/Video Entry Systems
  • Audio/Video Entry Systems

Contact Our Healthcare Team

healthcareteam@mw-as.com
(402)-938-1760