Security and Fire Alarm System SAFAS Operation Procedures

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SAFAS Operation Procedures
Office of Safety and Security Fact Sheet
SAFAS is an electronic alarm system that uses various types of sensors to detect fire and intrusion in
all FCPS buildings. The fire alarm component functions 24 hours a day, year-round. The intrusion
function is operated by designated personnel and is activated whenever the building is unoccupied or
partially in use. Alarm signals are monitored by security operations at Gatehouse Administration
Center. All functions of the building alarm system are performed with the keypad which is normally
located near the master clock in the main office area.
PROCEDURES FOR OPERATION
KEY DESCRIPTION
COMMAND: Start and enter requests.
: Go to previous screen.
BLANK KEYS: Select commands shown on screen.
DISARM/OPEN SYSTEM
1. Press the COMMAND key until ARM DISARM displays.
2. Press the blank key under DISARM to DISARM the system.
3. If panel reads ENTER CODE, enter your access code and press COMMAND.
4. If the panel does not read ENTER CODE, press the COMMAND KEY and enter your
access code.
5. Press the COMMAND key again.
6. The panel light will change from red to green and site will be disarmed/open.
CLOSE/ARM THE SYSTEM
1. Press the COMMAND key until ARM and DISARM is displayed.
2. Press the blank key under ARM to arm the system.
3. Enter your user code and press the COMMAND key. The panel will read ALL? NO YES
4. Press the blank key under YES.
The system will display any trouble or faulted zones prior to arming.
If any zone is in trouble or fault, they will be listed in reason order (see BYPASS ZONES).
If all zones are clear, the system will arm, the red light will display, and single beeping
occurs. You may now exit the building.
BYPASS ZONES
1. When arming the system, if zones are in trouble or fault, write down the zone numbers.
2. The panel will read OKAY BYPASS STOP.
3. Press the blank key under STOP. Walk to each zone to check.
4. Attempt to arm the system again. The panel will read OKAY BYPASS STOP.
5. Press the blank key under OKAY.

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BYPASS ZONES (cont.)
6. Repeat steps 3 – 5 until all trouble or fault zones are cleared.
7. When cleared, the system will arm. The red light will display, and single beeping will begin.
Exit the building.
8. ALL bypass zones MUST be called into the Office of Safety and Security 571-423-2000,
unless you are a member of School Security. If a bypass zone is not called in, a violation will
occur.
MANUAL BYPASS ZONES
1. To manually bypass a zone(s), press the COMMAND key until MENU NO YES is displayed
2. Press the blank key under YES.
3. Press the COMMAND key until you see BYPASS ZONES?
4. Press the blank key on the far right side of the keypad.
5. Type in the zone number that you would like to bypass. Press the blank key under BYP.
The zone is now in bypass mode.
REMOVE ZONE FROM BYPASS STATUS
1. On the DMP panel, all zones will be removed from bypass status when opening/disarming
the alarm system.
2. You may manually remove a bypass status by pressing the COMMAND key until MENU NO
YES is displayed.
3. Press the far right blank key on the keypad.
4. Type the zone number and press the blank key under RST.
CLEAR FIRE 1 ALARM
1. After the Fire Department has reset a Fire 1 Alarm, the DMP panel must be cleared.
2. Press the COMMAND key until the screen reads MENU.
3. Press the 3 rd blank key to activate menu options.
4. Press the blank key under YES.
5. Press the COMMAND key until the panel reads SENSOR RESET.
6. Press the 3 rd blank key.
7. The panel will display SENSORS OFF, then SENSORS ON.
8. The panel keys will turn from red to green.
9. Fire 1 alarm will be cleared from ALL DMP panels at that location.
If you need assistance, call the security section at 571-423-2000.