FIRE ALARM PRE-INSEPCTION

CHECKLIST NFPA 72

PERMIT #:______DATE: ______

PROJECT NAME: ______

ADDRESS: ______

CONTRACTOR: ______

Please perform the following before calling the City of Elko Fire Department to schedule an inspection.

The numbers following checklist comments represent 2007 NFPA 72 code sections unless otherwise specified.

Checklist legend: OK = No problems N = Need to fix and retest N/A = not applicable

1. / GENERAL REQUIREMENTS / OK / N / N/A
A / Stamped, approved plans, specs, calculations on job site - Permit Number ______
B / Nevada State Fire Marshal Certificate of Registration
2. / SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
A / Fire alarm panels are located in an area where temperatures stay between 32°F and 120°F and humidity is less than 85%
B / An automatic smoke detector is provided at the location of the fire alarm panel
C / Manual Pull Station located within 5ft of FACP
D / The fire alarm system components shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions. Fire detection devices shall be listed for use with the fire alarm control unit (panel) (72:4.4.2)
E / All duct smoke detectors have remote alarm indicators in a readily accessible location, clearly labeled to indicate their function and the air-handling unit they are associated with. Test switches installed were applicable. Access panels or Grid labeled Duct Detector # ______
F / If the fire alarm system is required to be monitored or elected to be monitored, the monitoring company and fire department has been notified of the testing and when the testing has ended.
G / Where required, 2 telephone lines with different numbers are installed to transmit the fire alarm signal at the protected premises to the central station.
H / A trouble condition shall be created and receipt of alarm signal at the off-premises location is verified.
I / Fire alarm systems serving more than 2 zones shall identify the zone of origin of the alarm initiation by annunciation or coded signal. Use common language on panel readout.
J / Door Signage or vinyl letters “FACP” or “FIRE ALARM CONTROL UNIT” with 4” minimum letters
3. / ROUGH INSPECTION / OK / N / N/A
A / All cable properly exposed for inspection and be supported and or protected with NFPA 70 Article 760 for the type of cable used.
B / Verify Notification Appliance spacing, location, and height conform to approved plans and the requirements of 2007 NFPA 72 chapter 7. (Audible appliance height 7.4.7) (Visual Appliance Height 7.5.4.1)
C / Fire Caulk where applicable. Type used.
4. / Final Inspection
A / 24 HR battery test. All primary power to the fire alarm shall be disconnected and the occurrence of required trouble indication for loss of primary power is verified. Using secondary power, the alarm system is operated for a minimum of 5 minutes (72:4.4.1.5.3.1)
B / Test all initiating devices in alarm (flow 90 Sec)
C / Test all initiating devices in trouble
D / Test all notification appliances
E / Test trouble on the notification appliance circuit
F / Test Communication Trouble
G / Test Low Temp Trouble
H / Test Tamper/Flow
F / Check the strobe candela
G / Audible notification appliances are functional, and sound level meets audibility requirements (15 db above average sound levels, or 5 db above maximum sound level. (72:7.4.2.1 Audible, 72:7.5.1 Visible)
H / All exits connected to the fire alarm unlock upon receipt of alarm. (72:6.16.7.2)
I / Approved plans, calculations, and manufacturer specification sheets in protective pouch at FACP.
J / Door / Room Signage “FACP” or “ Fire Alarm Control Unit” minimum 4” lettering on sign or vinyl lettering
I / Batteries Date Tagged (4.4.1.8.1)
All initiating devices labeled.
All devices labels match panel / annunciator readout.
J / Account Information / Reset instructions on panel

When no problems with the system are apparent and all pre-inspection items have been checked, contact the Fire Prevention Bureau to schedule a fire alarm test.

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