NFPA 72 Inspection Checklist

Use this NFPA 72 Inspection Checklist to verify the proper installation and operation of fire alarm systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards.

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NFPA 72 Inspection Checklist

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4. Has a floor plan layout showing the location of all devices, control equipment, supervision station, and all shared communication equipment been provided, including the following: [7.2.1(3)] a. Point of Compass (North Arrow)? b. A graphic representation of scale used (Drawings must be to scale with a graphic scale, 1/8” - 1’ 0” scale preferred)? c. Room use identification? d. Building features that will affect the placement of initiating devices and notification appliances (e.g., full-height bathroom stalls or partial-height walls)?

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12. Has the location of the FACP and remote power supplies with smoke detectors been shown, and when multiple FACPs are located on site, is a key plan maintained at each FACP and the sprinkler riser room where multiple FACPs are connected to a single flow switch [7.4.7]?

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13. Has the method of interconnection of multiple control panels been detailed, including whether it is by electrical contacts listed for the load, data communication over SLCs, or other listed methods, and is it monitored as required by Section 12.6 [23.8.2.3, 23.8.2.9]?

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Initiating Devices

Notification Appliances - Audible

Notification Appliances - Visual

Emergency Control Function Interfaces

Supervising Station Alarm Systems

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NFPA 72 Inspection Checklist

Use this NFPA 72 Inspection Checklist to verify the proper installation and operation of fire alarm systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards.

1. Have the checklist, drawings, equipment technical data sheets, and a scope of work letter been uploaded to Mobile Eyes [7.2.1(1),7.2.1(5),7.2.1(6)]?

2. Are the drawings to scale with a graphic scale (1/8” - 1’ 0” scale preferred) [7.4.2]?

3. Has a riser diagram been provided [7.2.1(2)]?

5. Has a sequence of operation in an alarm input/output matrix been provided [7.2.1(4)]?

6. Has a legend/key for all fire alarm components been provided, including the quantities, and do the fire alarm symbols comply with the 2018 edition of NFPA 170 [7.2.3]?

7. Has the person responsible for the system design been indicated on the drawing, and has a low-voltage certification with name & license # been provided, including the original signature of the license holder on the drawings [7.2.2]?

8. Have battery capacity and safety margin calculations been uploaded [7.2.1(7)]?

9. Have voltage drop calculations for notification appliance circuits been uploaded [7.2.1(8)]?

10. Has a wire legend (specifying wire type and size) been provided, showing point-to-point system wiring and EOLR [7.2.1(12)]?

11. Have penetration details for fire/smoke barrier/walls been provided, and has it been indicated whether the wiring is in a plenum space?

12. Has the location of the FACP and remote power supplies with smoke detectors been shown, and when multiple FACPs are located on site, is a key plan maintained at each FACP and the sprinkler riser room where multiple FACPs are connected to a single flow switch [7.4.7]?

13. Has the method of interconnection of multiple control panels been detailed, including whether it is by electrical contacts listed for the load, data communication over SLCs, or other listed methods, and is it monitored as required by Section 12.6 [23.8.2.3, 23.8.2.9]?

14. Has surge protection for all circuits entering/exiting a building been detailed [27.7.3]?

15. Has the location of the documentation cabinet for new fire alarm systems been detailed [7.7.2.1]?

16. Has the location of the Knox Box and fire alarm annunciator been shown? [IFC 506.1]

1. Has the location of manual fire alarm boxes been shown where required by NFPA 101, and have additional manual fire alarm boxes been provided within 200 ft of travel to the nearest manual fire alarm box [17.15.9.4, 17.15.9.5]?

2. Has the location of smoke detectors been shown where required by NFPA 72 and/or NFPA 101?

3. Has the location of air duct detectors been shown, and have they been indicated to report as supervisory [17.7.5.5]?

4. Has the location of other smoke-sensing detectors (e.g., beam detectors or air sampling smoke detectors) been shown [17.7.3.6, 17.7.3.7]?

5. Has the location of smoke detectors for the operation of smoke dampers been shown [17.7.5]?

6. Has the location of heat detectors in elevator shafts with sprinklers been shown, and have they been indicated where required by code or due to weather conditions [21.4]?

7. Has the interface with all extinguishing or suppression systems been shown [17.14]?

8. Has the location of sprinkler flow switches, which are required to be monitored, been shown [County Ordinance Section 54 and 17.13]?

9. Has the location of other automatic extinguishing systems (e.g., clean agent system or foam system) been shown [17.14]?

10. Has the location of all tamper switches for electronic monitoring of all sprinkler control valves, including the PIV, been shown [County Ordinance Section 54 and 17.17.1]?

11. Has a pressure supervisory signal-initiating device and off-normal signal for pressure increases and decreases for the dry-pipe sprinkler system been provided [17.17.2]?

12. Has monitoring of the fire pump been provided per NFPA 20, including pump running, loss of phase, and phase reversal, and has diesel pump monitoring been included [23.8.5.9]?

1. Has an audible notification been provided to attain 15 dB above the average ambient sound level throughout the building or space [18.4.4.1]?

2. Has an audible notification been provided at a minimum of 75 dB measured at the pillow level in sleeping areas [18.4.6.1]?

3. Has the location of speakers with wattage tap been shown where the building is required to have a Fire Emergency Voice/Alarm Communication System [D.3.3.6]?

4. Has a note been provided on the drawing stating that the intelligibility of the voice evacuation system will meet the requirements of Chapter 18 [24.4.2.2.1]?

1. Has the location of visible appliances (strobes) been shown, and is the candela rating indicated [7.2.1(11)]?

2. Has the height of strobes mounted on the wall been shown [7.2.1(9)]?

3. Has the ceiling height for ceiling-mounted strobes been indicated [7.4.5(13)]?

4. Has strobe spacing in rooms been provided per Table 18.5.5.5.1(a) and Figure 18.5.5.5.1 or Table 18.5.5.5.1(b)?

5. Has a note been provided on the drawing regarding strobe synchronization where two or more strobes are in the same field of vision [18.5.5.5.2 & 18.5.5.6.7]?

6. Have strobes been located in corridors not exceeding a width of 20 ft, not more than 15 ft from the end of the corridors, and not more than 100 ft between strobes [18.5.5.6.1, 18.5.5.6.5]?

7. Have strobes been provided in sleeping areas where required per [Table 18.5.5.8.3 (18.5.5.8.3)]?

8. Has visual notification been provided in offices greater than 300 ft² or with 2+ workstations (AHJ and 215.2 2010 ADA)?

1. Have initiating devices been provided in areas for elevator recall as required by [ANSI/ASME A17.1/CSA B44 (21.3)]?

2. Has a lobby smoke detector been provided within 21 ft of the centerline of the elevator bank for elevator recall [21.3.5.1, 21.3.5.2]?

3. Have smoke detectors been provided in sprinklered hoist ways [21.3.6]?

4. Has the location of all doors on hold opens been shown with compliant smoke detector locations per [17.7.5.6 (21.9)]?

5. Has the location of electrically locked doors been shown [21.10]?

6. Has a note been provided detailing HVLS fan shutdown on actuation of a sprinkler waterflow switch that indicates waterflow in the area served by the fans [21.8]?

1. Has a note been provided on the drawing stating how the fire alarm system will be monitored by a supervising station?