Annual Fire Alarm Inspection Checklist



Inspection of Fire Alarm System in compliance with applicable NFPA 72 standards including:


  • Visual inspection and functional testing of fire alarm control panel components and power supplies.
  • Visual inspection and functional testing of remote power supplies (when applicable).
  • Load testing of fire alarm system and remote supply standby power batteries.
  • Visual inspection and functional testing of automatic and manual alarm initiating devices.
  • Visual inspection and functional testing of audible and visual notification appliances.
  • Visual inspection and functional testing of emergency two-way communications systems (when applicable).
  • Verification of alarm signal transmission to a central station (when applicable).
  • Visual and functional testing of remote system annunciators (when applicable).
  • Verification of graphic map device locations (when applicable).
  • Functional testing of HVAC and damper control relays (Excludes Certified Pressure Test).
  • Functional testing of door releasing relays.
  • Functional Testing of manual pull stations.
  • Heat detectors are tied into the fire alarm.
  • Functional testing of smoke detectors.
  • Smoke detectors are cleaned properly.
  • Smoke detectors are tied into the fire alarm.
  • Heat detectors are functional.
  • Duct smoke detectors are functional.
  • Sprinkler flow switches are functional.
  • Sprinkler tampers report to the panel.
  • Horn strobes are functional.
  • Duct detectors are shut down AHUs on alarm.
  • Chimes are functional.
  • Is alarm sound 15% above ambient noise?
  • Documentation of system testing and when applicable generation of system deficiencies report.


[ ] Control System and Communicator:

  • Functionality
  • Equipment
  • LEDS & Lamps


[ ] Power supply

  • Primary
  • Backup battery


[ ] Fire Alarm Control Unit Trouble Signals


[ ] Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter (DACT)


[ ] Emergency Communication Equipment:

  • Off-hook indicator
  • System performance
  • Phone set & jacks
  • Amplifier & tone generators
  • Call-in signal silence


[ ] Backup Batteries & Charger


[ ] Initiation and Notification Devices:

  • Electromechanical releasing devices
  • Fire extinguisher/suppression systems
  • Fire, gas, heat, and other detectors
  • Fire alarm boxes
  • Smoke detectors
  • Carbon monoxide detectors


[ ] Special Hazard Equipment


[ ] Combination Systems


[ ] Test Time Delay & Alarm Response