CLIENT CONTRACTOR CONSULTANT
PROJECT NAME
INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Fire Alarm System - Pre-Commissioning Inspection
Checklist No. ------------------------ Date: 00-00-2024
Client: --- Contractor: --------
Contract No. ------ WIR No. --------------------
ITP No. --------------------- Activity No. XXX
Item
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.
A Document Review, Certification
Fire Alarm System Certification: Fire Alarm System shall be certified by the
manufacturer that the designs and materials used in its installation is meeting
the following standards:
NFPA 13 Installation of Sprinkler Systems (Automatic Sprinkler Systems
A1 Handbook) Reference …..
NFPA 13R Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential
Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height
NFPA 14 Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems
NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NEC)
As Designed - Fire Alarm System and accessories shall be in accordance with
A2 the approved project-specific design drawings, diagrams, schedules, lists,
databases and associated documents.
Fire Detection System Commissioning:
All fire detection system testing shall be witnessed by a designated
representative of the Area Lead Fire Prevention Engineer / Loss Prevention
A3 Department and the Area Fire Marshall / Fire Protection Department. At least
10 business days prior to commissioning of any new fire alarm system, the
following deliverables shall be provided to the Area Lead Fire Prevention
Engineer and the Area Fire Marshall (A5 to A11).
Before pre commissioning, panel sections shall be opened up and inspected
A4 for cleanliness and to ensure no foreign bodies are present. Dust shall be
removed using a vacuum cleaner or rags as appropriate.
A5 Contractor to Provide: Certified, as-built drawings for the fire alarm system.
Contractor to Provide: Written certification from the designer that the
installed fire alarm system is in compliance with NFPA 72. (A stamp of the
A6
registered engineer on the drawings with a statement stating that the system is
in compliance with NFPA 72 shall be considered as meeting this requirement).
Contractor to Provide: For air aspirated high sensitivity smoke detection
systems utilizing sampling pipes, provide certified drawings of the piping
network showing size and locations of all orifice holes in the sampling pipes
A7
and endcaps, and the location and specifications of all piping components. The
design calculations or program output used to design the piping network shall
also be provided.
Contractor to Provide: Programming documentation for the fire alarm control
A8
panel.
Contractor to Provide: For all high sensitivity smoke detection systems, the
A9 manufacturer or manufacturer's representative shall provide recommendations
for the alarm and pre-alarm sensitivity settings.
A10 Contractor to Provide: Operating and programming manuals for the system.
A11 Contractor to Provide: Commissioning procedures.
B Visual Inspection of Different Accessories of the System
Conform that the insulation resistance test record for all instrument wire and
B1 cable are carried out, certified and recorded for both before and after cable
installation as per Attachment 1.
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The equipment arrangement shall be inspected and checked against the
B2
relevant Planned Layout and General Arrangement Drawings.
Particular attention shall be paid to the alignment of the panel face to ensure
B3
correct matching of instruments and where fitted, mimic diagrams.
The Fire Alarm System shall be inspected to ensure all identifying labels and
B4
tags are installed in accordance with the schedule and layout drawings.
Interconnecting wiring of control panel sections shall be checked against the
B5
detailed wiring diagram.
Power supply from normal and UPS sources shall be checked as per
B6
connection wiring schedule.
Access to Electrical Equipment Behind Panels Designed to Allow
Access: Access to electrical equipment shall not be denied by an
B7
accumulation of conductors and cables that prevents removal of panels,
including suspended ceiling panels. (NEC 760.21)
Mechanical Execution of Work: Fire alarm circuits shall be installed in a neat
B8
workmanlike manner. (NEC 760.24)
Verify that only copper conductors are permitted to be used for fire alarm
B9
systems. [NEC 760.49(A)]
B10 Insulation on conductors shall be suitable for 600 volts. [NEC 760.49(B)]
Conductor Materials:
B11
Conductors shall be solid or stranded copper. [NEC 760.49(C)]
Multiconductor non–power-limited fire alarm circuit cables, Types NPLFP,
B12 NPLFR and NPLF, shall not be installed exposed in ducts or plenums. [NEC
760.53(B)(1)]
Cables and conductors installed exposed on the surface of ceilings and
sidewalls shall be supported by the building structure in such a manner that the
B13
cable will not be damaged by normal building use.
(NEC 760.24)
Verify that cables are attached to structural components by straps, staples,
cable ties, hangers or similar fittings designed and installed so as not to
B14
damage the cable. The installation shall also comply with 300.4(D). (NEC
760.24)
Fire Alarm Circuit Identification: Fire alarm circuits shall be identified at
terminal and junction locations in a manner that helps to prevent unintentional
B15
signals on fire alarm system circuit(s) during testing and servicing of other
systems. (NEC 760.30)
Fire Alarm with Power-Supply Circuits: Powersupply and fire alarm circuit
conductors shall be permitted in the same cable, enclosure or raceway only
B16
where connected to the same equipment.
[NEC 760.48(B)]
C Visual Inspection of Different Accessories of the System
Cables: Conform that the insulation resistance test record for all instrument
C1 wire and cable are carried out, certified and recorded for both before and after
cable installation as per Attachment 1
Inspection of Field Junction Boxes: All relevant activities and test should be
C2
certified and recorded as per attachment 2.
Inspection of Instruments and Sensors (Field rack rooms and various
C3 buildings): All relevant activities and test should be certified and recorded as
per attachment 3.
Inspection of the Fire Alarm Panel ( or Enclosure) and Accessories: (Pull
C4 boxes Conduits and Fittings) All relevant activities and test should be certified
and recorded as per attachment 4.
Function Test of "Fire Alarm Panels": All relevant checks, activities and test
C5
should be certified and recorded as per attachment 5.
Grounding: Check grounding and functionality for the cabinet, as per all
C6 relevant checks, activities and test should be certified and recorded as per
attachment 6.
Functionality checks for all features of the system including the simulation of all
C7 types of I/O signals and all relevant sequences of Alarm, Signaling and
Actuation as required.
C8 Manufacturer performance test procedures shall be followed
Power Supply Input cable(s) shall be checked from the Power Distribution
C9 panel, providing to switch-off, the cabinet Switching system, switch-on power
supply from P.D.P and verify it at cabinet input terminal strip.
For air aspirated high sensitivity smoke detection systems utilizing sampling
pipes, provide certified drawings of the piping network showing
size and locations of all orifice holes in the sampling pipes and endcaps,
C10
and the location and specifications of all piping components. The design
calculations or program output used to design the piping network shall also be
provided.
C11 Cable Insulation Resistance Test Before Installation
C12 Visual Inspection of the Installation of Junction Boxes and Cable Ways
C13 Visual Inspection of Instruments Installation
C14 Visual Inspection of the Installation of Local and Control Room Panels
C15 Function Alarm of Fire Alarm Panel (as one system)
C16 Ground Rod Network Earth Resistance Measurement
REMARKS:
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
1- Manufacturer Recommendations
2- Approved Material Submittal & Method Statement
3- Specifications
Contractor Consultant
Construction Representative* Consultant Representative
Work is Complete and Ready for Inspection: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:
QC Inspector Client Representative
Performed Inspection Work / Rework May Proceed T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date:
QA/QC Supervisor/Manager Name, Initials and Date:
Performed Inspection Work / Rework May Proceed
Name, Initials and Date:
*Person Responsible for Completion of Quality Work / Test Y = YES N = NO F = FAILED
