Fire Alarm System Testing And Commissioning Checklist

Use this Fire Alarm Testing and Commissioning Checklist to verify installation, function, and documentation of all elements before final sign-off.

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Fire Alarm System Testing And Commissioning Checklist



Pre-commissioning Documentation

1. Approved design drawings and specifications are on site and match the installed system.


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2. Fire alarm installation certification and record of completion are received from the installer.


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3. All equipment delivery records and manufacturer data sheets are available on site.


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4. The commissioning program and functional test plan have been reviewed and agreed by all parties.


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5. Outstanding defects or snagging items from installation are recorded and tracked.


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Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP)

1. The FACP is installed in the location specified on the approved drawings.


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2. The panel is accessible and unobstructed for operation and maintenance.


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3. The panel is connected to a dedicated power circuit with correct labeling.


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4. Zone/address map and legend are displayed at the panel and at all remote annunciators.


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5. All zones and addresses are correctly identified and labeled on the panel.


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6. Panel indicators (power, fault, alarm) are operational and clearly visible.


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7. Battery backup is installed and connected correctly.


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8. Battery capacity meets the required standby duration per applicable standards.


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9. Battery charger output voltage and load voltage are within the manufacturer's specified range.


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10. Ground-fault monitoring circuit is functional, where provided.


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11. Panel clock is set to the correct date and time.


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12. Cause-and-effect programming matches the approved design matrix.


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Detection Devices

1. All smoke detectors are installed at the locations specified on the approved drawings.


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2. All heat detectors are installed at the locations specified on the approved drawings.


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3. Manual call points (pull stations) are installed at the correct height and travel distance per applicable standards.


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4. Duct smoke detectors are installed in the correct positions relative to air-handling units.


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5. Beam detectors are aligned and set per manufacturer instructions, where installed.


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6. All detectors are free from physical damage, obstructions, and contamination.


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7. Each detector address or zone corresponds correctly with the panel display.


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8. A sample of smoke and heat detectors (minimum 10%) has been function-tested using appropriate test equipment.


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9. Each manual call point has been activated and confirmed at the panel.


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10. Duct detectors have been tested to confirm fan shutdown and panel alarm signal.


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11. Air sampling and flame detectors have been tested per manufacturer instructions, where installed.


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Notification Appliances

1. Sounders and alarm devices are installed at the locations specified on the approved drawings.


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2. Alarm audibility has been measured and exceeds the required level above ambient noise throughout the building.


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3. Alarm tone pattern (e.g., temporal three-pulse) matches the specified design.


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4. Strobe devices are mounted at the correct height and candela rating per applicable standards.


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5. In areas with multiple strobe devices, flash synchronization has been verified.


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6. Voice evacuation messages are clear, distinct, and audible in all areas, where provided.


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7. Emergency voice/alarm communication phone jacks are operational, where provided.


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8. Alarm devices activate correctly on operation of the sprinkler flow switch.


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Wiring And Cable

1. Cable type and gauge match the approved drawings throughout the installation.


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2. Device locations and wiring routes match the approved drawings.


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3. All cables are correctly terminated and labeled at both ends.


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4. Loop resistance for all circuits is within the manufacturer's and design specifications.


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5. All wiring is segregated from other services in accordance with applicable standards.


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6. No visible damage to cables, conduits, or trunking is present.


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7. End-of-line devices are correctly installed on all supervised circuits.


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8. A trouble condition has been induced on each circuit and confirmed at the panel.


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System Integration And Cause & Effect

1. HVAC systems shut down correctly on activation of the relevant detection zones.


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2. Magnetic door-hold-open devices release correctly on alarm activation.


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3. Elevator(s) return to the designated floor and alternate floor on alarm, where applicable.


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4. Sprinkler tamper switches generate a supervisory (not alarm) signal at the panel.


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5. Sprinkler flow switches generate a full alarm signal at the panel.


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6. Kitchen hood suppression system, clean agent systems, and other suppression interfaces activate the fire alarm correctly, where applicable.


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7. Monitoring station (alarm receiving centre) has confirmed receipt of alarm, trouble, and supervisory signals as distinct signals.


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8. Correct signal type is confirmed at the monitoring station for each test condition.


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9. System response time from detector activation to notification does not exceed 10 seconds.


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Power Supply And Secondary Power Testing

1. System switches to secondary (battery) power correctly when primary supply is interrupted.


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2. Power indicator and trouble signal operate correctly on secondary power.


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3. Standby current demand and alarm current demand on secondary power are within design limits.


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4. Supervisory signals (fire pumps, water level/temperature, pressure switches, control valves) operate correctly on secondary power, where applicable.


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5. Silence switch operates correctly; a second initiating zone overrides the silence function.


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6. Trouble and alarm reset switches operate correctly.


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7. Panel lamp test switch operates correctly, where provided.


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Documentation And Handover

1. As-built drawings reflect any variations from the approved design and are signed off.


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2. All test results, including device addresses and pass/fail outcomes, are recorded in the commissioning report.


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3. Operating and maintenance manuals are complete and handed over to the building owner or facilities manager.


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4. The system owner or facilities manager has been given a demonstration of panel operation and reset procedures.


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5. Commissioning certificate is completed and signed by the commissioning engineer.


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6. Outstanding items or deferred tests are listed with agreed completion dates.


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Checklist by GoAudits.com – Please note that this checklist is intended as an example. We do not guarantee compliance with the laws applicable to your territory or industry. You should seek professional advice to determine how this checklist should be adapted to your workplace or jurisdiction.

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