Preventive Maintenance Checklist: FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL - Annual

• Site conducted

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location

• Work Order Number

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

• Controls tool set

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Vacuum cleaner

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Indicator Lamps

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Batteries

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Printer paper

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Safety Guidelines

• Follow site safety rules and your supervisor's instructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wear rubber gloves, eye protection, and long-sleeved clothing when working on battery

  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 prior to maintenance and testing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Notify staff at conclusion of maintenance and testing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Maintenance Procedures

• Clean and inspect the fire alarm control panel battery

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Remove dust and other contaminants from the battery and cabinet

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Remove oxidation from the battery posts and terminals

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inspect the battery for corrosion, damaged components, and frayed wiring

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Measure the voltage output of the battery for proper level

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Visually inspect the transient voltage suppression equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Verify that power LED light is green

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Verify that there are no control unit trouble signals

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check the voice/alarm communications systems if applicable. Key the microphone, and listen for a tone

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inspect the status of remote annunciators

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Perform a battery load voltage test per NFPA 72

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Perform an operational test of the fire alarm control panel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bypass the signal circuits on fire alarm control

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Simulate alarms on each zone. Check the system for proper operation including alarm signals, operation, etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Restore signal circuits, and verify proper operation of all audible and visual devices

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that all sub panels and slave panels are working properly and are properly interfaced

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Perform a lamp test. Replace defective lamps. Verify functionality of LEDs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Verify the proper operation of system trouble signals

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Verify proper fuse size

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check the disconnect switches for mechanical soundness

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check the ground fault circuits

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inspect the optical connections for defects

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check the wires to ensure they are securely fastened to the terminal

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Perform a 30 minute battery discharge test

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Measure the regulated power supply voltage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Submit work orders on devices not working properly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Maintenance Hours

• Estimated Time spent on work order.