FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEM INSTALTION INSPECTION CHECK LIST

General Information Comments

Sl. No Description Yes No

A copy of the Fire Alarm installation

1 certificate and Record of completion is
properly filled out and available from the
installer.

More than one contractor was responsible

2 for installation of the Fire Alarm System
and each contractor has filled out the Fire
Alarm installation certificate and Record
of completion

A copy of the as-built Fire Alarm System

3 drawing signed by a competent body is
available on site.

An Owner’s Manual, a copy of the

4 Manufacturer’s instruction, written
sequence of operation are available on
site.

For Addressable System a list of each

5 device with the corresponding location is
provided. The device addressing shall
reflect actual room names or numbers
that are current to the building use.

For Addressable System a copy of the

6 specific software with software revision
number, software update date available
on site
Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP)

The dedicated 220V ac branch circuit for

7 the fire alarm panel is labeled “Fire Alarm
Circuit” on the panel schedule of the
electrical panel and the actual circuit
breaker is colored RED as per NFPA72.

The dedicated 220V ac branch circuit

8 shall be mechanically protected (i.e.
breaker lock) as per NFPA72
 Fire Alarm Control Panel is grounded
9 properly by Earth Continuity Conductor.
(connection can be taken from electrical
panel board’s earth bus-bar)

The location of the dedicated 220V ac

10 branch circuit shall be permanently
marked inside the fire alarm control panel
as per NFPA72.

A device location and zone map /

Schematic Diagram shall be provided at
11 or beside the fire alarm control panel and
remote annunciator as per NFPA72. This
Schematic Diagram shall be approved by
the competent body.

Batteries are permanently marked with

12 Month & Year of manufacture as per
NFPA72.

Fire Alarm Control Panel and/or Remote

13 Annunciator receive the correct
information when device has been
activated. (i.e. device location, device
type, alarm type)
Emergency Voice/Alarm Communication Comments
If available check the following Yes No N/A
14 Fire Alarm System is monitored by a
monitoring station.

Primary communication line is tested and

15 monitoring station receives the proper
information from the fire alarm system.

Secondary communication line is tested

16 and monitoring station receives the
proper information from the fire alarm
system.
Notification Devices Comments
Sl. No Description Yes No
17 Fire Alarm signaling devices sound
throughout the occupancy.

The minimum sound pressure level of

18 15dBA above the ambient noise level or
5dBA above a maximum sound level
lasting for at least 60 seconds, whichever is
greater as per NFPA72.
 The sound level of sleeping rooms (i.e.
19 dormitory) is at least 15dBA above
average ambient sound level or 75dBA
measured at the pillow, whichever is
greater as per NFPA72.
20 If sounder with flasher used, flasher is
working properly or not.

Initiating Devices Yes No

21 All initiating devices have been tested as
per manufacturer instructions.
22 All the initiating devices labeled properly
23 Smoke Detectors initiate alarm throughout
the fire alarm panel.
24 Heat Detectors initiates alarm throughout
the fire alarm panel.
25 Pull Stations initiate alarm throughout the
fire alarm panel.

Duct Detectors shut down HVAC unit and

26 send a supervisory signal to the fire alarm
panel. Yes No N/A

Are Smoke Detectors are installed instead

27 of Duct Detectors and shut down all HVAC
units when detectors activate. Yes No N/A
28 Clean Agent Suppression system initiates
alarm throughout the fire alarm panel. Yes No N/A
Sprinkler System- N/A. Comments
Sl. No Description Yes No
29 Sprinkler flow switch initiates alarm through
the fire alarm panel.

All control valves for the sprinkler system

30 are monitored and the movement of the
valve initiates a trouble signal at the fire
alarm panel.

Low air pressure for the sprinkler system

31 sends a trouble signal to the fire alarm
panel.

For sprinkler system with a pressure tank,

32 the high and low pressure of the tank
sends a supervisory signal to the fire alarm
panel.
Fire Pump
When the fire pump is running a
33 supervisory signal is sent to the fire alarm
panel.
 When there is a loss of any phase at the
34 line terminals of the motor contactor of
the electric driven fire pump a supervisory
signal is sent to the fire alarm panel.

Phase reversal of the electric supply to the

35 electric driven fire pump shall send a
supervisory signal is sent to the fire alarm
panel.
Pump room temperature is controlled by
36 exhaust fan.
Other Services Comments
Sl. No Description Yes No N/A

All the notification and initiating devices

37 wiring by FP200/ Fire resistant cable as per
standards and size as mentioned on the
approved drawings.
38 Smoke Detector present at Fire Alarm
Control Panel room.
39 Emergency Light with battery/IPS backup
present at Fire Alarm Control Panel room.
40 IPS/UPS used as emergency backup of fire
alarm panel. Yes No N/A
41 Activation of fire alarm or spot smoke
detector release door hold open devices.

Exit doors equipped with door unlocking

42 devices unlock with activation of fire
alarm system. Yes No N/A
43 Activation of fire alarm or spot smoke
detector drops fire doors.
44 Activation of fire alarm or spot smoke
detector activates smoke dampers. Yes No N/A

Activation of fire alarm or spot smoke

45 detector activates smoke control/
evacuation system. Yes No N/A

Activation of the elevator lobby smoke

46 detector activates the elevator recall and
initiates an alarm signal at the fire alarm
panel. Yes No N/A
47 Activation of smoke/heat detectors to
shutdown elevator shutdown is tested.
48 Activation of fire alarm or spot smoke
detector shut down HVAC system. Yes No N/A
 Wiring between fire alarm panel and
49 relays for the safety equipment (i.e. door
hold-open/release, door unlocking, HVAC
controls etc.) shall be monitored for
integrity. Yes No N/A
Disclaimer: The list is not all encompassing due to the extensive list of adopted codes. The Inspector shall
documents all fire and life safety violations and corrections when any are discovered during inspection.

Inspector's Signature Factory Owner's Signature

Date Date