Corporate Fire Protection
Marriott Drive, Dept.52/924.36
Washington, D.C. 20058
Tel: (301) 380-7502
Fax: (301) 380-6681
LOW RISE BUILDING*
Fire Protection Systems Final Acceptance Test Criteria and Checklist
Property Brand________________ Address_________________________________
City_________________________ State____________ Zip____________________
Contact Person_________________________________________________________
Phone__________________ Email____________________ Fax_________________
Under Marriott Corporate guidelines, all fire protection systems and life safety features of
the building are required to be fully operational, comply with specifications, and be fully
tested and accepted by Marriott Corporate Fire Protection prior to admitting Marriott
operations personnel or general public to the building.
The final testing will include the sprinkler system, fire alarm system, emergency power and
kitchen hood suppression system where applicable. It is necessary that the installation of
these systems is complete, has received prior testing or adjustment, and is ready for full
operational use, prior to the witnessing of the final acceptance tests.
Testing will require the presence of representatives from the sprinkler and fire alarm
companies. Please have two fully charged portable radios available for use on site
during test. The final test will include the following:
Automatic Sprinkler System
System shall be flushed and pressure tested by contractor prior to Marriott testing. All
sprinkler devices connected to the fire alarm system will be tested. These devices include
water flow switches, tamper switches, and pressure switches/gauges (if installed) on all
zones. The fire pump (if installed) must be tested and approved by the authority having
jurisdiction prior to Marriott testing. A representative of the sprinkler contractor shall
be present and prepared to test system.
Fire Alarm System
The fire alarm system shall be clear from all troubles on the FACP and pre-tested by the
contractor prior to Marriott testing. Marriott will test all devices and ensure proper
zone/device indications and function on the alarm panel. A representative of the fire
alarm contractor shall be present and prepared to test system (including canned
smoke and pull station keys).
Emergency Power System
All power to the building will be turned off to test the emergency power system. Emergency
lighting illuminating the exit path, exit signs and lighting of the exit discharge to the public
way will be checked as well as certain other public and back of house areas. Diesel driven
generator (if installed) must automatically activate upon loss of power to operate all
emergency systems as specified in the Marriott International Design Guide.
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Kitchen Suppression System (if applicable )
Kitchen hood is protected by an “Ansul PIRANHA” system that has been tested and
approved by the authority having jurisdiction prior to Marriott testing. A certified Piranha
installer must be present at the Marriott testing. The system will not be expelled
however the manual pull station test, shunt test for gas and electric under the hood, fire
alarm interface and the detection test from the farthest link under the hood will be tested.
Note: The above systems represent only a portion of Marriott International's Life Safety
Standards which must be implemented in accordance with the Marriott Hotel Design Guide.
Local codes will be enforced if more stringent than Marriott requirements. LOCAL FIRE
INSPECTIONS MUST BE COMPLETE WITH ALL DESCREPANCIES CORRECTED
BEFORE INSPECTION BY MARRIOTT FIRE PROTECTION. Attach and fax.
LOW RISE ACCEPTANCE CHECKLIST
Sprinkler System:
1.
System is zoned by floor. Each floor zone has a control valve assembly
with a tamper switch and a flow switch on every floor.
YES
NO
2.
The inspector test assemblies are located at the most remote end (opposite of
feed end) of each zone (each floor) with a sight glass and hard piped drain to
the exterior. Test valve cannot be located in a guest room.
YES
NO
3.
The sprinkler flow switches are set to activate the general alarm within
30 to 60 seconds after water flow.
YES
NO
4.
All sprinkler heads in occupied areas are recessed or semi recessed fast
response type 3mm bulb (no concealed heads).
and 155 to 165 F.
YES
NO
5.
The entire building is protected with an automatic sprinkler system, including
the attic, all mechanical and electrical rooms, as well as all public and back of
house storage closets.
YES
NO
6.
All occupied areas are protected with a wet sprinkler system. NO GUESTROOM
IS PROTECTED BY A DRY SPRINKLER SYSTEM.
YES
NO
7.
All unheated areas (less than 40F) and or subject to freezing are protected with a
dry sprinkler system (attic, combustible canopies, etc.).
YES
NO
N/A
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8.
The entire dry sprinkler system piping is installed with galvanized piping.
YES
NO
N/A
9.
The air compressor for the dry system is tank mounted type and permanently
wired to house current.
YES
NO
N/A
10.
The dry system delivers water to the remote inspector test discharge within 60
seconds of activation of the inspector test valve.
YES
NO
N/A
11.
The inspector test for the dry system is located at the most remote end.
Inspector test valve must not be located within a guestroom or attic space.
YES
NO
N/A
12.
Sprinkler heads are installed in laundry chute above the top opening, above the
bottom opening, and at alternating levels.
YES
NO
N/A
13.
Sprinkler heads in pool/whirlpool rooms and pool equipment rooms are corrosion
resistant type.
YES
NO
N/A
14.
Sprinkler heads are located in guest bathrooms containing a combustible (flame
spread rating of 25 or more, i.e. fiberglass, etc.) bath tubs, surrounds,
whirlpool or the room is greater than 55 sq.ft.
YES
NO
N/A
15.
All wet sprinkler pipe is located in heated space. Routing pipe
through the attic and covering pipe with insulation or heat tape
is not acceptable.
YES
NO
N/A
16.
All sprinkler control valves, drain valves and test valves are marked with
permanent weatherproof metal or rigid plastic identification signs. Signs indicate
the specific portion of the building controlled by the valve.
YES
NO
17.
The electric fire pump annunciates the conditions “run”, “phase reversal”
and “off line” at the fire alarm control panel.
YES
NO
N/A
18.
There are no lightning or electrical ground bonds on the wet or dry sprinkler pipe.
YES
NO
19.
All combustible and limited combustible structures closer than 30 feet to any
portion of the hotel or any significant outbuilding are protected with a sprinkler
system. (In most locations this will mean a dry sprinkler system since
antifreeze systems (liquid) are not permitted).
YES
NO
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20.

Porte cochere is protected by an automatic sprinkler system unless the
exceptions delineated in NFPA 13, chapter 8.15.7.2, 8.15.7.3, 8.15.7.4 are met
in the table below:
EIFS is a limited combustible
YES
NO
N/A
Fire Alarm System:
1.
The fire alarm system is a fully point addressable by a Marriott approved
manufacturer.
YES
NO
2.
Guestroom smoke detectors (sensors) are photoelectric type rather than
ionization and have a sounder base.
YES
NO
3.
Guestroom system type smoke detectors will sound a local alarm within
each guestroom, display an audible/visual alarm at the FACP, as well as
display the guestroom number at the FACP.
YES
NO
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4.
Multiple smoke detectors within a guestroom suite are interconnected.
For example, if the smoke detector sounds within the living area, the smoke
detector located in the bedroom(s) must also sound.
YES
NO
N/A
5.
Fire alarm mini-horns are installed in all sleeping areas within a typical
guestroom. Smoke detector sounder bases may be used in lieu of fire
alarm mini-horns as long as the sounder bases can be used for the local
alarm as well as the notification appliance in the guestroom on building
general alarm.
YES
NO
6.
A fire alarm strobe is located in the sleeping area, bathroom, and living area
(if separated) in all accessible and hearing impaired guestrooms. Check height
of strobe for proper candela rating.
YES
NO
7.
The fire alarm strobes within the accessible and hearing-impaired
guestrooms will activate upon a local alarm (guestroom smoke detector
activation) as well as upon a general alarm (sprinkler water flow alarm, pull
station etc.)
YES
NO
8.
The fire alarm tone consists of a three-pulse temporal pattern rather than a
constant tone. This includes the general and local guestroom alarm.
YES
NO
9.
Carbon monoxide (CO) detectors are installed in ALL rooms containing fuel
burning equipment, appliances or fireplaces. CO detectors must provide a local
alarm within the room and a supervisory alarm at the fire alarm control panel.
YES
NO
N/A
10.
Removal of a guest room smoke or carbon monoxide detector will initiate a
trouble signal at the fire alarm control panel.
YES
NO
11.
All guest elevators are equipped with elevator recall. Ensure 1st floor
elevator lobby smoke detector will recall the elevators to an alternate level.
YES
NO
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FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING WILL DICTATE
A RETURN TRIP, TOTAL FIRE ALARM RE-TEST AND A
POSSIBLE DELAYED OPENING.
12.
The FACP must disable audible appliances, visual strobes, and auxiliary function
points for testing purposes with the use of disconnect switches or single
function key pads.
 One switch/key should silence horns and strobes for general
alarm. WHILE DISABLED, The guestroom smoke alarms must sound as usual on
local alarm and ADA/hearing impaired rooms must have visible and audible on
local alarm ,
 One switch/key should bypass elevator recall,
 One should bypass fans 2000cfm or greater, smoke evacuation and
stairwell pressurization,
 One should bypass magnetic door release mechanisms.
THIS IS NOT A WALK TEST BUTTON
The intent is to allow an occupied hotel to be inspected without bothering the
guests, yet keep the system live in the guestroom for other actual alarms. At
some point in the inspection the aux. function switches can be put back in, one at
a time, for actual full scale audible/visual testing.
FACP General Alarm Bypass Disabling Switch Matrix
Switch
Device
Public
Spaces/Corridor
ADA &
Hearing
Impaired
Guestrooms
Back of
House
Stairwells
Disable on
GEN alarm
Active on
LOCAL alarm
Disable
Disable
Disable
Disable
#1
Horns and Strobes
Disable
#2
Magnetic Door
Hold-Open
Disable
#3
Smoke Evacuation
& Stairwell
Pressurization
Fans
Disable
#4
Elevator Recall
Disable
Disable
Disable
*Please Note:
1) ADA/Hearing Impaired Guestroom Horns and Strobes will remain active for local
activation during testing.
2) A "walk test" mode is not an option.
YES
NO
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13.
The guestroom smoke detectors DO NOT initiate the general fire alarm.
YES
NO
14.
The fire alarm installer has completed and signed the NFPA 72 Fire Alarm
System Record of Completion. ATTACH AND FAX.
YES
NO
15.
Guest room smoke detectors are powered by the fire alarm control panel.
A/C smoke detectors are not acceptable.
YES
NO
16.
The fire alarm strobe in the ADA/Hearing impaired guestrooms is located
in direct line-of-sight with the pillow. (NFPA 72 Chapter 7.6)
YES
NO
N/A
17.
The fire alarm system is arranged to transmit an alarm automatically to a listed
central station.
YES
NO
Emergency Power System:
1.
Emergency lighting is installed throughout the entire hotel including; all back
of house areas, laundry, fire alarm control panel area, public restrooms,
engineer’s office, telephone equipment room, mechanical rooms, elevator room,
fire pump and sprinkler room, administrative offices, meeting rooms, and on
the exterior side of all marked exit discharges.
YES
NO
2.
Exit signs are illuminated by emergency power.
YES
NO
3.
Transfer to emergency generator power occurs within 10 seconds.
YES
NO
4.
The emergency generator must annunciate the conditions “run” and “off line”
at the fire alarm control panel.
YES
NO
N/A
Kitchen Hood System (if applicable):
1.
The kitchen hood is protected with an Ansul “PIRANHA” suppression
system.
YES
NO
N/A
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2.
Activation of the hood system sends an alarm to the fire alarm control panel,
drops an electric shunt tripping breakers for all electric current under the hood,
as well as trips the gas solenoid for all gas fueled cooking appliances under the
hood. The hood exhaust fan must start and continue to run after activation.
YES
NO
N/A
3.
The PIRANHA system was installed by an Ansul Piranha Certified
Technician and tested in accordance with Ansul Piranha test procedures.
AN ANSUL TECHNICIAN MUST BE ON SITE FOR MARRIOTT TESTING.
SUPPLY WRITTEN TEST CERTIFICATION.
YES
NO
N/A
Life Safety:
1.
Exit stairwell doors are not locked from the stairwell side (allowing re-entry
back into the guestroom floor). However, the exit door at the bottom of the
stairwell, which leads directly to the exterior, may be locked
from the exterior side as long as the door is equipped with panic hardware.
YES
NO
2.
Guestroom entrance doors are equipped with self closures.
YES
NO
3.
All doors in the means of egress that serve an area with an occupant
load of 50 or more persons must swing out in the direction of egress (toward the
corridor/outside). Occupant load is computed by dividing the net floor area by 7
square feet per person.
YES
NO
4.
A second remote exit is required for meeting room configurations where
there are more than 50 occupants within an enclosed meeting
space. A door in a partition leading to another room is not considered an exit.
YES
NO
N/A
5.
Panic hardware is required on assembly occupancy doors, and outdoor enclosed
area gates, where occupant loads and exiting capacity from the building is
greater than 100 persons.
YES
NO
N/A
6.
Sufficient “EXIT” signs are installed throughout the building so that 2 exits can be
seen from all public spaces.
YES
NO
7.
The linen chute extends through the roof at full diameter with sprinklers located
at the top, bottom and alternate floors. The terminal end of the chute and all
access doors must be fire rated doors. Chute must comply with NFPA 82.
YES
NO
N/A
8.
Corridor doors must have the appropriate UL fire rating and do not have louvers
for make-up air or ventilation.
YES
NO
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9.
Guestroom windows have stops to prevent opening more than 4 inches.
YES
NO
10.
There are no storage rooms or storage room doors located in the stairwell. If so,
this will prevent the hotel from opening until it is corrected.
YES
NO
11.
All marked exits discharge to an all weather walkway that leads to a publicway
(parking lot or paved road).
YES
NO
When all items are complete, sign and fax this entire document AND the required
attachments to Marriott Fire Protection at 301 644 8765 to the attention of Rob
Schmidt. To ensure receipt, contact Rob Schmidt at 301 380 5198 or 301 875 2786
*This checklist applies only to “low-rise” buildings (6 stories or less and less than 75
ft. from the lowest level of fire department access to the floor of the highest occupied
level).
I certify that the items above are complete, tested and ready for inspection by Marriott
Fire Protection. Failure of the Marriott Fire and Life Safety inspection may cause a
delayed opening and additional charges for re-inspection.
______________________________
Printed Name
______________________________
Signed
_______________________________
Title
______________________________
Date
_______________________________
Email
______________________________
Phone
19-4-13
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