About this example
The strip center, manager, tenants and tester in this scenario are fictional. The example is here to show how multi-device testing and failures can be organized, not to describe any real job.
In the example, a small Fullerton strip center has four assemblies: an RP on the main service, a double check on the fire line, a PVB on the landscape irrigation and an RP serving a tenant's salon equipment. Notices for all four arrive within a few weeks of each other.
The four devices
| Device | Protects | Result |
|---|---|---|
| RP, main service | Whole building | Passed |
| Double check detector, fire line | Fire sprinklers | Passed |
| PVB, irrigation | Landscape | Failed: air inlet did not open |
| RP, tenant equipment | Salon equipment | Failed: relief valve out of range |
How the manager ran it
- Week 1
- Matched each notice to a device and confirmed with tenants who is responsible under each lease.
- Week 2
- Booked one tester for all four devices on an early morning before shops opened.
- Test day
- Two devices passed; two failed. The tester explained each failure and gave written repair prices.
- Week 3
- The manager approved the irrigation repair; the salon tenant approved the equipment RP repair.
- Week 4
- Both devices were rebuilt, retested and passed. All four reports were filed.
Landlord vs tenant devices in this example
Managed by the landlord
- Main service RP.
- Fire line assembly.
- Landscape irrigation PVB.
- Reports kept in the property file.
Managed by the tenant
- RP serving the salon's equipment.
- Tenant approved and paid for its repair, per the lease.
- Tenant gave the manager a copy of the report.
- Both parties keep a copy.
The manager's records afterward
- A device list with locations, sizes and serial numbers.
- Failed and passing reports for each repaired device.
- Repair invoices showing parts replaced.
- Notes on which party handles each device under the leases.
- The usual notice month for each device.
Common questions
Is this a real strip center?
No. It is an invented example.
Is it unusual for two of four devices to fail?
Failures are common, especially on devices with worn rubber parts. There is no typical rate to rely on.
What if tenants do not respond?
Contact the water utility about deadlines and check the lease on who is responsible.
General information for Fullerton, not a quote or professional advice. In an emergency, call 911.