Fire Alarms

Every Year

• Fire alarm control panels
• Initiating devices
• Alarm communication equipment
• Remote annunciators

Every 2 Years

• Smoke detection devices need to have sensitivity test as well as a function test

During a Fire Alarm inspection, a technician will:

• Inspect the system to ensure all NFPA service and condition standards are met
• Identify potentially detrimental site conditions that could compromise the performance of mechanical and/or electronic components
• Inquire about any changes or modifications of the fire detection and alarm system and changes in operation or general occupancy since the last inspection
• Inspect the general condition and test the operation of the main and remote fire alarm panels
• Inspect and test smoke and heat detectors
• Inspect and test all enunciators and zones
• Inspect and meter all batteries
• Inspect all output relays and test their activation
• Inspect and exercise all flow switches, tamper switches, and low-pressure alarms
• Verify that all signals are received by the Central Station or monitoring company, if applicable
• Clean the detectors as needed in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidelines
• Test non-restorable heat detector circuits by simulating electrical operation at the wiring connection
• Perform functional test on all accessible heat-actuating devices
• Inspect and exercise all supervised control valves and switches
• Tag devices as required and perform all required record keeping
• Compile a complete report of the inspection