Everything You Need to Know About Fire Alarm Inspections
If you want to extend the life of your fire alarms, keep your employees and customers safe, and keep your business in compliance with local fire codes, you need to make sure you’re regularly inspecting your fire alarms. Your alarm systems are only effective if they work, which is why fire alarm inspections are so important.
NFPA 72 REQUIREMENTS
NFPA 72 is the standard for Fire Alarm and Signaling Code. NFPA 72 sets the requirements for the installation, performance, testing, inspection, and maintenance of the fire alarm system.
These inspections must be performed by a qualified professional who is trained and certified. To comply with NFPA 72, you must have your fire alarm systems inspected and tested on a regular basis. This will help you avoid fines due to noncompliance, and worse, potentially life-threatening hazards.
HOW OFTEN DO FIRE ALARMS NEED TO BE INSPECTED?
Most fire alarm systems need to be inspected on a monthly, semi-annual, or annual basis. Many local jurisdictions have adopted NFPA 72 as the requirement for inspection and testing frequency.
However, you should check with your local jurisdiction to see your area has any additional requirements. Or better still, allow First-Line to do all of that for you so that you don’t have to worry about it.
WHAT HAPPENS DURING AN INSPECTION?
During a fire alarm inspection, components of the system are checked visually to make sure everything looks to be in proper condition.
A fire protection professional will visually check the fire alarm control panel, smoke detectors, batteries, pull stations, and horns and strobes to make sure that there is no disrepair or damage to the system. Typically, during an inspection, the fire alarm system is also tested. Testing of the fire alarm system involves checking that each of the components is functioning properly.
FIRST-LINE DOES ALARM INSPECTIONS
First-Line Fire Extinguisher has technicians who are qualified to perform fire alarm inspections. Our fire alarm inspections include:
Inspections, testing, and service performed by certified technicians
Certification for fire alarms
Permit requirement fulfillment
Hassle-free scheduling
Service contracts/agreements available
All inspection reports kept on file for your convenience
First-Line Fire Extinguisher is a full-service fire protection provider. No matter what equipment or training you need to keep your business safe and in compliance, we’re here for you and happy to serve.
All you need to do is book service with us and our friendly technicians will take care of the rest so that you can get back to running your business.