Who typically performs CO2 operational condition checks?

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The main idea here is who is responsible for routine readiness checks of a CO2 fire suppression system in a building. Those ongoing checks are part of operating and maintaining the building’s safety systems, so they fall to the building representative or facility manager who oversees day-to-day safety tasks. This person verifies that the system status indicators are normal, release components are intact and accessible, alarms and supervisory circuits are communicating properly, and the area around the system is clear and safe. If any issue is found, they log it and arrange for a licensed technician to address it. The fire department isn’t typically doing these routine checks, but would respond in an emergency. A third‑party inspector may perform periodic compliance inspections, but not the everyday condition checks. The system designer handles design and commissioning, not ongoing operation. So, the building representative is the one who typically performs CO2 operational condition checks.