Fire Alarm Acceptance Test - NFPA 72

Inspection template for fire alarm acceptance testing audits covering devices, battery calculations, and graphic annunciation in accordance with NFPA 72.

Test Identification and Preconditions

• Project, building, and fire alarm system identified
  Record the facility name, address, system type, and test scope.
• Acceptance test date and time recorded
  Capture the date and start time of the acceptance test.
• AHJ, owner representative, and contractor present
  Identify required parties present for the acceptance test.
• Approved shop drawings, sequence of operations, and device layout available
  Verify that current approved documents are on site for reference during testing.

Safety Preconditions and Test Readiness

• Work area safe and test notifications coordinated
  Verify occupants, monitoring center, and affected parties were notified before testing.
• Test equipment calibrated and suitable for device testing
  Confirm test tools are appropriate and within calibration.
• Power and normal supervisory conditions verified before test
  Confirm the system is in normal condition before initiating acceptance testing.
• Fire alarm impairment or bypass log reviewed
  Verify any impairments, bypasses, or out-of-service conditions are documented.

Control Unit, Wiring, and Power Supplies

• Control unit enclosure, labeling, and access are compliant
  Verify the fire alarm control unit is accessible, labeled, and free of physical damage.
• Trouble, supervisory, and alarm indications operate correctly
  Verify the panel displays the correct condition for alarm, trouble, and supervisory events.
• Primary and secondary power supplies verified
  Confirm normal power and standby power transfer operate as intended.
• Field wiring, circuit supervision, and end-of-line devices acceptable
  Inspect wiring integrity and supervision for initiating device circuits, notification appliance circuits, and signaling pathways.

Initiating Devices and Alarm Input Functions

• Manual pull stations activate the correct alarm response
  Test representative manual stations for proper alarm initiation.
• Smoke detectors respond to approved test method
  Verify smoke detectors operate using approved test equipment or method.
• Heat detectors respond at expected activation point
  Verify heat detectors activate when exposed to the appropriate test source.
• Waterflow, tamper, and other supervisory inputs function correctly
  Confirm sprinkler and supervisory devices transmit the proper signal type.

Notification Appliances and Graphic Annunciation

• Audible notification appliances operate throughout the test area
  Verify horns, speakers, or sounders activate as designed.
• Visible notification appliances flash and are unobstructed
  Verify strobes or other visible appliances function and are visible where required.
• Remote annunciator displays correct point and condition information
  Confirm remote annunciation mirrors the correct alarm, trouble, and supervisory conditions.
• Graphic annunciation matches approved floor plan and device locations
  Verify the graphic display or map accurately identifies alarm locations.

Battery Calculations and Standby Power

• Battery calculation provided and matches installed load
  Verify the standby battery calculation is available and reflects the installed system configuration.
• Battery terminals, date code, and installation condition acceptable
  Inspect battery condition and installation quality.
• Standby power supports required duration without trouble
  Verify the system maintains operation during standby conditions.

Final Acceptance and Closeout

• Deficiencies and non-conformances documented with corrective actions
  Record all deficiencies, non-conformances, and required corrective actions.
• System reset to normal condition and returned to service
  Verify the fire alarm system was restored to normal operation after testing.
• Inspector signature completed
  Inspector attestation that the acceptance test was completed and recorded accurately.