Your fire alarm system needs to work when it matters most. That’s why regular inspections and testing aren’t just a requirement—they’re essential to keeping your building, people, and business safe. At CertaSite, we make compliance easy with expert-led inspections and testing designed to keep you up to code and ahead of potential issues.
CertaSite specializes in the design, installation, maintenance, and servicing of fire alarm systems tailored to your property's unique needs. Our comprehensive fire alarm solutions include visual and audio alerts—such as horn strobes and voice evacuation messages—to promptly notify individuals of potential fire, smoke, or carbon monoxide hazards. Additionally, our systems are equipped with emergency communication features that immediately inform local fire departments during emergencies.
Key Benefits of CertaSite’s Fire Alarm Inspection and Testing
- Enhanced Safety: Our systems provide early detection and warning, allowing for swift evacuation and response.
- Regulatory Compliance: We ensure your fire alarm systems meet all applicable codes and standards, including NFPA 72.
- Seamless Integration: Our solutions can be integrated with existing safety systems, such as sprinklers and emergency lighting, for comprehensive protection.
- Expert Support: Our expertly trained technicians are dedicated to keeping your systems operational and up to date.
Inspection Cycles
Regular fire alarm inspections and tests are mandated to ensure functionality and compliance. Key inspection intervals include:
- Annual Inspections: Comprehensive testing of control panels, initiating devices, communication equipment, and remote annunciators.
- Biennial Testing: Every two years, non-addressable smoke detection devices require sensitivity and functionality assessments.
Depending on your insurance provider's requirements, more frequent inspections of specific system components may be necessary.
Common Deficiencies
Regular maintenance helps identify and address common issues that can compromise system performance, such as:
- Power Supply Problems: Dead or low backup batteries can prevent the system from operating during power outages.
- Communication Failures: Issues where the control panel does not transmit alerts to monitoring stations or local fire departments.
- Detector Malfunctions: Faulty smoke or heat detectors that fail to recognize hazards.
- Manual Station Obstructions: Physical barriers blocking access to manual pull stations, delaying emergency responses.
- FACP Troubleshooting: Your Fire Alarm Control Panel is the brain of your fire alarm system. Our techs are trained to work with the programming languages of these devices to be able to resolve any issues.
- Improper Installation: Devices, such as pull stations, installed at incorrect heights or locations, leading to accessibility issues.
Addressing these deficiencies promptly is vital to maintain the effectiveness of your fire alarm system and ensure occupant safety.
Related Services
- System Installations
- Repair
- System Monitoring
