Fire Alarms

MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Yearly
• Inspection and testing of control panels, initiating devices, alarm communication equipment and remote annunciators
• 2 Years
• Sensitivity and function tests performed on smoke detection devices

WHAT TO EXPECT DURING THE INSPECTION PROCESS

• Inspect the system to ensure all NFPA service and condition standards are met
• Inquire about any changes made to the fire detection and alarm system and changes in operation or general occupancy since the last inspection
• Test the operation of the main and remote fire alarm panels
• Inspect and test smoke/heat detectors
• Inspect and test all enunciators and zones
• Inspect all batteries
• Inspect all output relays and test their activation
• Inspect all flow switches, tamper switches, and low-pressure alarms
• Clean the detectors as needed according to the manufactures guidelines
• Test non-restorable heat detector circuits
• Perform functional test on all accessible heat-actuating devices
• Inspect all supervised control valves and switches
• Verify that all signals are received by the Central Station or monitoring company, if applicable
• Tag devices as required, perform all required record keeping and complete a report of the inspection

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