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ACCEPTANCE TEST CHECKLIST

Date Documents Submitted: Log No.: File No.: Plan Examiner: Date of Approval: Permit No.:

Property Information
Building Name: Building Address: Owners Name: Owners Address: Owner's Phone: Fax: E-mail:

System Designer/Contractor
Company Name: Company Address: Contact Person (Project Manager): Phone: Fax: E-mail:

Fire Alarm Equipment Manufacturer and/or Distributor

Company Name: Company Address: Contact Person: Phone: Name of System Programming Technician: Fax: E-mail:

General
Yes No Building construction complete

If no, reason(s): Yes No Fire alarm system complete

If no, reason(s): Yes No Fire alarm system pre-testing complete

If no, reason(s): Yes No Fire protection and life safety system integrated with fire alarm system complete and pre-tested

If no, reason(s): Yes No Building (owner/developer) seeks temporary approval only

If yes, reason(s): Yes Yes No No Building (owner/developer) seeks final approval Building occupants (if applicable) notified of fire alarm testing

Methods used for notification:

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Building Use and Occupancy Classification

Occupancy, hazards and fire alarm system installation within building remain per approved plans dated: If no, reason(s): Yes No

Documentation
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No No No No System as-built plans, all devices and circuitry System (operational sequence) matrix System as-built riser diagram System pre-test confirmation by installer and manufacturer NFPA 72 record of completion, properly executed NFPA 72 inspection and testing form, properly executed System wiring inspection by appropriate (inspector) jurisdiction System supervisory (monitoring) contract agreement Listing and/or approval agency certificates Testing and maintenance contract agreement

If no, reason(s):

Testing Equipment
Equipment to be provided and available at time of testing by installing contractor Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No Manufacturers instructions Voltage meters Decibel meters Smoke detector testing equipment Type: Yes No Aerosol Smoke Magnet Other

Heat detector testing equipment Type: Hot air blower Magnet Other

Yes

No

Special equipment and tools (if necessary) available

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System Equipment and Observation

The following equipment and devices are properly located, accessible, and not obstructed and conform to approved plans: Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No Fire alarm control panel Remote annunciator Manual pull box Graphic display Smoke detection Heat detection HVAC duct detection Notification devices Sprinkler/standpipe system interface operational devices Fire suppression alarm system interface operational devices Clean agent system interface operational devices Smoke control exhaust systems interface operational devices Egress door system unlocking interface operational devices Door hold-open release interface operational devices Adequate signs identifying system and component operation

Other devices provided: If no, reason(s):

System Testing
The following equipment, devices, relays, etc,. properly tested and applicable functions verified for proper signals, operation, and annunciation: Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No Fire alarm control panel power on (system normal) Fire alarm control panel no trouble condition Fire alarm control panel no supervisory condition Manual pull box Smoke detection Smoke detection verification feature Immediate signal Yes Yes Yes No No No Heat detection HVAC duct smoke detection Sprinkler system waterflow Immediate signal Yes Yes Yes No No No 15 sec. delay 45 sec. delay Other 15 sec. delay 45 sec. delay Other

Voltage drop verification, initiating device circuit Voltage drop verification, signaling line circuit Voltage drop verification, notification appliance circuit

Testing (fail) deficiencies: Corrective action:

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System Operational Sequence

Equipment devices, relays, etc., identified above in system testing verified for operational sequence: Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No Activation of audible devices Verify audible synchronization Verify adequate sound levels above ambient Activation of visual devices Verify proper candela rating and visual effects Activation of pre-recorded voice messages Verify adequacy and intelligibility of pre-recorded voice message Activation of door hold-open devices, verify closing of doors Verify visual synchronization Activation of fire shutter, verify closing of shutters Activation of elevator(s) recall functions to appropriate floor Activation of smoke exhaust system(s), verify fan and damper operation Activation of stairway pressurization system(s), verify air movement Activation of egress unlocking devices, verify unlocking of doors Activation of waterflow test valves, verify alarm device Activation of sprinkler control valve, verify supervisory signal Activation of fire pump, verify alarm, supervisory, and trouble signals Activation of fire suppression systems, verify alarm signal Activation of clean agent systems, verify alarm signals Activation of HVAC duct detectors, verify HVAC unit shutdown Activation of control devices, low-level lighting, verify operation Activation of control devices, high sound levels, verify operation Verify alarm, supervisory, and trouble retransmission signals to monitoring station System loss of ac power, verify operation standby power Fire department communication systems, verify operational readiness Fire department building access devices (key/lock-box)

Testing (fail) deficiencies: Corrective action

Approval
Date system left in operational condition: Inspector: Approved If no, reason(s): Yes No

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