ASTTBC RFPT — Emergency Lighting (EM) · Question
An ASTTBC RFPT-certified technician discovers that an emergency lighting unit fails to meet the required 30-minute discharge duration. According to the ASTTBC Code of Ethics and professional practice, what is the required immediate action?
Professional practice and the BC Fire Code require technicians to report any deficiencies in life safety systems to the owner immediately. The technician must d
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Question: An ASTTBC RFPT-certified technician discovers that an emergency lighting unit fails to meet the required 30-minute discharge duration. According to the ASTTBC Code of Ethics and professional practice, what is the required immediate action?
Answer options:
- Mark the device as 'Pass' but note the battery age in the annual report. ✅ Notify the owner or their representative and provide a written deficiency report.
- Immediately contact the local Fire Department to evacuate the building.
- Wait until the next annual inspection to see if the battery recovers after a deep charge.
Correct answer: Notify the owner or their representative and provide a written deficiency report.
Explanation: Professional practice and the BC Fire Code require technicians to report any deficiencies in life safety systems to the owner immediately. The technician must document the failure to ensure the owner can rectify the life safety hazard.
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