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Run: Fire Alarm Acceptance Test - NFPA 72

Fire Alarm Acceptance Test - NFPA 72 template for documenting preconditions, device tests, battery calculations, and graphic annunciation during system accep...

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Test Identification and Preconditions

Record the facility name, address, system type, and test scope.
Capture the date and start time of the acceptance test.
Identify required parties present for the acceptance test.
Verify that current approved documents are on site for reference during testing.

Safety Preconditions and Test Readiness

Verify occupants, monitoring center, and affected parties were notified before testing.
Confirm test tools are appropriate and within calibration.
Confirm the system is in normal condition before initiating acceptance testing.
Verify any impairments, bypasses, or out-of-service conditions are documented.

Control Unit, Wiring, and Power Supplies

Verify the fire alarm control unit is accessible, labeled, and free of physical damage.
Verify the panel displays the correct condition for alarm, trouble, and supervisory events.
Confirm normal power and standby power transfer operate as intended.
Inspect wiring integrity and supervision for initiating device circuits, notification appliance circuits, and signaling pathways.

Initiating Devices and Alarm Input Functions

Test representative manual stations for proper alarm initiation.
Verify smoke detectors operate using approved test equipment or method.
Verify heat detectors activate when exposed to the appropriate test source.
Confirm sprinkler and supervisory devices transmit the proper signal type.

Notification Appliances and Graphic Annunciation

Verify horns, speakers, or sounders activate as designed.
Verify strobes or other visible appliances function and are visible where required.
Confirm remote annunciation mirrors the correct alarm, trouble, and supervisory conditions.
Verify the graphic display or map accurately identifies alarm locations.

Battery Calculations and Standby Power

Verify the standby battery calculation is available and reflects the installed system configuration.
Inspect battery condition and installation quality.
Verify the system maintains operation during standby conditions.

Final Acceptance and Closeout

Record all deficiencies, non-conformances, and required corrective actions.
Verify the fire alarm system was restored to normal operation after testing.
Inspector attestation that the acceptance test was completed and recorded accurately.

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