Preventive Maintenance Checklist: AUTO FIRE AND FIRE DETECT DEV OR ALARM (SMALL) - Annual

• Site conducted
  Address

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location

• Work Order Number

(T)ools, (S)afety Equipment and (M)aterials

• Controls/electrician's tool sets

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cleaning materials

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Canned smoke or incense

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ladder or lift

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Safety Guidelines

• The work required by this procedure may cause the activation of an alarm and/or a supervisory signal

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Follow site safety rules and your supervisor's instructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Review the system specifications, wiring diagrams, floor plans and maintenance data/manuals and NFPA 72, prior to beginning work

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Report any problems you find

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Notify staff and guests prior to starting maintenance and testing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Notify staff and guests at the conclusion of maintenance and testing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When it is both possible and safe, the environmental conditions being monitored should be altered to trigger the device

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check all detection devices for proper support

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Maintenance Procedures

• Inspect and test the water flow alarms (zoned)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Open the test drain valve to the test pipe or the drain pipe (usually located at sprinkler valve assemblies), or open the inspector's test valve (located at the end of the most remote branch line)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check for proper transmission of signals from water flow paddle alarms or pressure switches. This should be done together with alarm check valve maintenance. Water flow activation should have a delay of around 45 seconds.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Test all valve tamper switches for proper operation. Close the valve, and observe supervisory signal at the fire panel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inspect the conduit for loose hangers, straps, fittings, or boxes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inspect and test the ion and photo chamber detectors (including duct type)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Activate the alarm with listed smoke aerosol spray or by blowing smoke near the detector

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Test for the proper signals

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check the air sampling tubes for duct type. Clean according to manufacturer's instructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inspect and test the self-restoring temperature detectors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Increase the temperature circuit, and test for proper signals. Make adjustments if necessary (snap action or bimetallic strips). Do not exceed the detector's maximum temperature

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inspect and test the non-restorable temperature detectors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check the tension on thermostatic cable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check the continuity of circuits by use of test buttons or by mechanically completing the circuit

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Test for the proper signals

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inspect and test the photoelectric beam detectors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inspect for proper alignment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Diffuse or obstruct the light rays, and test for proper signals

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clean according to manufacturer's instructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inspect and test the pull station

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that all pull stations initiate a fire alarm signal. Pull the handle to ensure it operates freely

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inspect and test the battery operated smoke and/or carbon monoxide detectors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Test the operation according to the manufacturer's instructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Verify proper signal at main FACP

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Maintenance Hours

• Estimated time spent on work order?