How to Import Assets into a Control Valves Form

Updated on 20 Jul 2021
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How to Import Assets into a Control Valves Form

Export the CSV file for the Control Valves form to your computer.
Enter the new asset information in the CSV file.

Note: The required columns and column headers in the CSV file must remain in the same position/order as in the exported CSV file when loading/entering asset information.

The required columns and headers for Control Valves Form are:

Zone
Location
Reference Number
Type
Style

The table below describes the required headers for a Control Valves Form:

Header Name on CSV file	Definition
Tag	A Tag is the physical card attached to an asset and is used for identification and last inspection date of the asset. The Tag can contain inspection information such as Last Year tested and Next Year to be tested. The Tag column is displayed on the Control Valves Form.
Type	This is the Fire Extinguisher Type, such as A-B-C, Foam or Wet Chemical. The Type is displayed in the Details/Service column on the Control Valves Form.
Zone	A Zone represents a way of grouping assets within an assembly. For example, assets can be grouped by: Floor, corridor or stairwell Asset type, such as smoke detectors or emergency exits Quarter (Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4) Designated areas within a building, such as a dock area or entryway Building The Zone name is displayed above the asset list and in the zone selection list on the Control Valves Form.
Location	Location is the physical area of a building to be inspected. The Location column is displayed as Loc. on the Control Valves Form.
ServiceTypeLast	The ServiceTypeLast is the last Service Type used for inspection of the asset. The ServiceTypeLast is displayed in the Details/Service column on the Fire Control Valves Form.
Last Year	This is the last calendar year the asset was inspected. The Last Year is displayed in the Details/Service column on the Control Valves Form.
ServiceTypeNext	The ServiceTypeNext is the is the next Service Type to be used for inspection of the asset. The ServiceTypeNext is displayed in the Details/Service column on the Control Valves Form.
Next Year	This is the next calendar year the asset is due for inspection. The Next Year is displayed in the Details/Service column on the Control Valves Form.

Optional columns and headers that can be used in a Control Valves Form are:

Size
Make
Model
Serial Number
Notes
Last Tested
Scancode

The table below describes the optional headers for a Control Valves Form:

Header Name on CSV file	Definition
Size	The Size is the size of the asset as listed on the device.
Make	The Make is the Make of the asset as listed on the asset.
Model	The Model is the manufacturer model as listed on the asset.
Serial Number	The Serial Number is the manufacturer serial number as listed on the asset.
Notes	Notes is a column where an inspector or an admin can add miscellaneous notes on the Fire Alarm Supplementary Form. The Notes are displayed on the Control Valves Form.
LastTested	LastTested is the date of the last recorded test of the asset. The LastTested column is displayed on the Control Valves Form.
Scancode	Scancodes are used to "search" for assets on the assets form. Each asset can be uniquely barcoded in a facility. The inspector, using a physical scanner or a software keyboard scanner is able to scan the barcode to find the asset when recording the test results. The Scancode column is displayed on the Control Valves Form.