Fire Alarm Service and Repair

2026-11-03

Inspection and Testing Procedures • Conduct fire alarm inspections and testing utilizing a minimum two - technician team , with one technician stationed at the fire alarm control panel and a second technician performing device - by - device inspections throughout the facility . • Inspect and test all fire alarm system components to verify proper operation , signal transmission , and return to normal condition following alarm or trouble activation . • Perform testing in accordance with NFPA 72 and equipment manufacturer recommendations . • Notify supervising stations or applicable emergency response agencies prior to testing activities that may activate alarm , supervisory , or trouble signals . System Components and Functional Testing • Inspect and test fire alarm control panels , voice evacuation systems , dialers , manual pull stations , smoke detectors , duct detectors , heat detectors , supervisory switches , water flow switches , relays , dampers , annunciators , power supplies , batteries , elevator shunts , notification appliances , and auxiliary system integrations . • Verify auxiliary functions including elevator capture , smoke control activation , fire door releases , and fire department notifications . • Inspect devices for corrosion , damage , environmental exposure , loose wiring , deterioration , excessive heat conditions , or installation deficiencies . • Test smoke detection devices using manufacturer - approved testing methods including aerosol or smoke introduction testing where applicable . Documentation and Reporting • Maintain detailed inspection and testing records clearly identifying individual devices tested and test results . • Leave a completed field copy of the Fire Alarm Inspection and Testing Report onsite within the fire alarm control panel following testing . • Submit a typed inspection and testing report to MNPS within forty - eight ( 48 ) hours of testing completion . • List each equipment type separately within reports ; grouping equipment as " other " shall not be permitted . System Certification and Compliance • Assume responsibility for certification of fire alarm systems installed by others , including systems lacking complete documentation or installed under prior standards . • Identify facility layout changes or environmental conditions that may affect system

Tennessee

2026-05-05