Construction Fire Alarm System Inspection Checklist

Comprehensive fire alarm system installation inspection checklist.

  • Industry: Construction
  • Frequency: Per phase
  • Estimated Time: 20-30 minutes
  • Role: Fire Alarm Inspector
  • Total Items: 22
  • Compliance: NFPA 72, IBC, Project Plans

Initiating Devices

Detection devices

  • Smoke detector placement per NFPA 72?
  • Manual pull stations at exits?
  • Duct detectors installed where required?

Notification Appliances

Horns/strobes

  • Audible/visible coverage per NFPA 72?
  • ADA-compliant strobes?

Wiring

Circuit wiring

  • Wiring per NEC and NFPA 72?
  • Circuits supervised?

Control Panel

FACP

  • Panel location acceptable?
  • Panel programmed per design?

PPE Compliance

PPE inspection

  • Hard hats worn?
  • Safety glasses worn?
  • High-vis vests worn?
  • Steel-toe boots worn?

Fall Protection

OSHA 1926 Subpart M

  • Fall protection above 6 feet?
  • Guardrails intact?
  • Harnesses inspected?

Housekeeping & Organization

Site organization

  • Walkways clear?
  • Materials stored safely?
  • Debris removed?

Electrical Safety

OSHA 1926 Subpart K

  • GFCI protection on circuits?
  • Extension cords good?
  • Lockout/tagout followed?

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