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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)
- CheckboxRecord FACP make, model, and firmware version
- CheckboxVerify panel is in normal operating condition (no trouble signals)
- CheckboxTest primary AC power supply and indicator
- CheckboxTest secondary (battery) power supply under load
- CheckboxVerify battery capacity meets 24-hour standby requirement
- CheckboxCheck all LED indicators and LCD display functionality
- CheckboxTest panel reset function
Initiating Devices
- CheckboxTest 100% of manual pull stations
- CheckboxTest smoke detectors per NFPA 72 sensitivity requirements
- CheckboxTest heat detectors using listed heat source
- CheckboxTest duct smoke detectors and verify HVAC shutdown
- CheckboxTest waterflow switches on sprinkler system
- CheckboxTest tamper switches on all control valves
- CheckboxVerify device addresses match panel programming
Notification Appliances
- CheckboxTest all audible notification appliances (horns, speakers)
- CheckboxVerify sound levels meet minimum dBA requirements per floor
- CheckboxTest all visual notification appliances (strobes)
- CheckboxVerify candela ratings match design documents
- CheckboxCheck notification appliance circuit wiring supervision
- CheckboxTest voice evacuation messages (if equipped)
Communication and Monitoring
- CheckboxTest primary communication link to central station
- CheckboxTest secondary communication link to central station
- CheckboxVerify signal transmission within 90 seconds
- CheckboxConfirm central station received alarm, trouble, and supervisory signals
- CheckboxTest remote annunciator panels (if equipped)
- CheckboxVerify FDNY connection and key box accessibility
Documentation and Compliance
- CheckboxRecord all test results on NFPA 72 Inspection and Testing Form
- CheckboxDocument any deficiencies with severity ratings
- CheckboxPhotograph deficient conditions for client report
- CheckboxVerify previous deficiencies have been corrected
- CheckboxProvide Certificate of Completion to building owner
- CheckboxFile test report with FDNY within required timeframe
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