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      How to Import Assets into a Device Supplement Form
      • 20 Jul 2021
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      How to Import Assets into a Device Supplement Form

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      How to Import Assets into a Device Supplement Form


      1. Export the CSV file for the Device Supplement form to your computer.

      2. 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 device information. 

      The required column headers a Device Supplement Form are:

      • Type
      • Zone
      • Location

      The table below describes the required headers for a Device Supplement Form:

      Header Name on CSV fileDefinition
      TypeThis 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 Device Supplement 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 Device Supplement Form.

      LocationLocation is the physical location of an asset within the building. The Location is displayed in the Zone/Location column on the device form.

      Optional columns and headers that can be used in a Device Supplement Form are:

      • Details
      • Notes
      • Last Tested

      The table below describes the optional headers for a Device Supplement Form:

      Header Name on CSV fileDefinition
      Details
      NotesNotes 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 Device Supplement Form.
      LastTestedLastTested is the date the asset was last tested. The LastTested column is displayed on the Device Supplement Form.

      3. Save the new CSV file. 

      4. Import the saved CSV file from your computer into the form. 

      5. The Import CSV table is displayed with the newly added asset(s) on the Import/Export Assets screen.

      6. The new assets are now included in the Device Supplement Form.

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