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Fire Alarm System Inspection Checklist

Annual fire alarm inspection checklist covering initiating devices, notification appliances, control panels, and communication links per NFPA 72 and FDNY requirements.

NFPA 72 / FDNYFire Alarm2-6 hours32 inspection items

Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP)

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    Record FACP make, model, and firmware version
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    Verify panel is in normal operating condition (no trouble signals)
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    Test primary AC power supply and indicator
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    Test secondary (battery) power supply under load
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    Verify battery capacity meets 24-hour standby requirement
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    Check all LED indicators and LCD display functionality
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    Test panel reset function

Initiating Devices

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    Test 100% of manual pull stations
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    Test smoke detectors per NFPA 72 sensitivity requirements
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    Test heat detectors using listed heat source
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    Test duct smoke detectors and verify HVAC shutdown
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    Test waterflow switches on sprinkler system
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    Test tamper switches on all control valves
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    Verify device addresses match panel programming

Notification Appliances

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    Test all audible notification appliances (horns, speakers)
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    Verify sound levels meet minimum dBA requirements per floor
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    Test all visual notification appliances (strobes)
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    Verify candela ratings match design documents
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    Check notification appliance circuit wiring supervision
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    Test voice evacuation messages (if equipped)

Communication and Monitoring

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    Test primary communication link to central station
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    Test secondary communication link to central station
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    Verify signal transmission within 90 seconds
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    Confirm central station received alarm, trouble, and supervisory signals
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    Test remote annunciator panels (if equipped)
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    Verify FDNY connection and key box accessibility

Documentation and Compliance

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    Record all test results on NFPA 72 Inspection and Testing Form
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    Document any deficiencies with severity ratings
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    Photograph deficient conditions for client report
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    Verify previous deficiencies have been corrected
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    Provide Certificate of Completion to building owner
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    File test report with FDNY within required timeframe

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