Annual Fire Safety Maintenance Checklist

FACILITY INFORMATION

QUARTERLY MAINTENANCE ITEMS (Every 3 Months)

Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP)

• [ ] Panel powered — no fault LED active on inspection
• [ ] All loop fault indicators checked and cleared or logged
• [ ] Battery level test — 24-hour standby + 5-minute alarm load capacity verified
• [ ] Battery terminals clean, no corrosion or swelling
• [ ] Panel event log reviewed — all unclosed alarm events investigated and documented
• [ ] Printer operational (if installed) — paper loaded, ink functional
• [ ] Panel zone labels correct, legible, and current
• [ ] Panel accessible — no obstructions within 1 metre

Smoke Detectors — Sample Check (25% Rotation Per Quarter)

• [ ] 25% of installed smoke detectors tested this quarter (full 100% tested annually)
• [ ] Test method: listed aerosol test agent or listed test equipment per NFPA 72 Annex A
• [ ] All tested detectors respond within 30 seconds of test agent application
• [ ] Detector LED blink pattern correct (standby = 1 blink per 10 seconds for most manufacturers)
• [ ] Detector housings clean — no visible dust ingress or contamination
• [ ] Detectors returning end-of-life or end-of-sensitivity signal flagged for replacement

Manual Call Points (MCPs) — 100% Quarterly Inspection

• [ ] All manual call points visually inspected for physical condition
• [ ] Break-glass element intact on all MCPs
• [ ] MCP location signage in place and legible
• [ ] One MCP per zone tested using test key (not break-glass activation)
• [ ] Panel responds to MCP test with correct zone designation

Heat Detectors

• [ ] All heat detectors in kitchen, plant room, and car park areas inspected
• [ ] Housings clean and undamaged
• [ ] Fixed-temperature fusible elements not previously thermally triggered
• [ ] Rate-of-rise elements free from physical damage or corrosion

Sounders and Alarm Notification Devices

• [ ] Full alarm condition triggered from panel — all sounders and strobes activated
• [ ] All sounder zones audible from any occupied point within coverage zone
• [ ] Strobe operation confirmed in designated areas
• [ ] Sounder backup battery (where installed) tested for standby duration

Wet Pipe Sprinkler System (Where Installed)

• [ ] Inspector's test valve operated — flow alarm activates within 90 seconds
• [ ] All control valves in fully open position — locked or electronically supervised
• [ ] Pressure gauges: supply side and system side within design pressure range
• [ ] No sprinkler heads with paint, loading, or physical damage
• [ ] Sprinkler heads in high-temperature areas checked for heat damage signs

BI-ANNUAL MAINTENANCE ITEMS (Every 6 Months)

Addressable Smoke Detectors — Drift and Sensitivity Check

• [ ] All addressable smoke detectors polled — drift compensation values recorded
• [ ] Any detector reporting sensitivity drift exceeding manufacturer limit flagged for cleaning
• [ ] Contaminated detectors cleaned using manufacturer-approved procedure
• [ ] Post-cleaning sensitivity confirmed within specification
• [ ] Detectors exceeding cleaning limits (typically >40% drift) scheduled for replacement

Clean Agent Fire Suppression System (FM-200, Novec 1230, IG-541)

• [ ] Cylinder weight verified against design fill weight (tolerance: +/-5% or per manufacturer)
• [ ] Cylinder mounting brackets secure — no movement, rust, or corrosion
• [ ] Actuation head securely connected to cylinder valve
• [ ] Solenoid valve function test performed (without live discharge)
• [ ] Distribution pipework: no corrosion, mechanical damage, or loose pipe supports
• [ ] Discharge nozzles unobstructed and protective caps in place
• [ ] Room integrity: visual inspection of all wall, floor, and ceiling penetrations and door seals
• [ ] Manual release button accessible, protected by cover, and clearly labelled
• [ ] Abort button functional and reachable from manual release position
• [ ] Abort delay timer at design setting (typically 30 seconds)
• [ ] Pre-discharge alarm (sounder/strobe) operates correctly in protected zone
• [ ] VESDA/aspirating detector sampling pipes inspected for blockage or disconnection

Fire Dampers (Where Installed)

• [ ] All fire dampers identified and scheduled for access
• [ ] Fusible link elements intact — no prior thermal activation, no corrosion
• [ ] Remote operation tested where fitted — damper closes on activation command
• [ ] Damper blade position indicator confirmed correct after test

Emergency Lighting (Escape Routes and Safety Signs)

• [ ] All emergency luminaires illuminated in normal mains-powered mode
• [ ] Function test: mains supply isolated — all emergency luminaires illuminate within 5 seconds
• [ ] Minimum 1 lux confirmed at floor level in all designated escape routes (per BS 5266)
• [ ] Exit signs directional arrows visible and luminaires operational
• [ ] Battery charge indicator on luminaires checked for correct status

ANNUAL MAINTENANCE ITEMS (Full Annual Inspection)

Complete 100% Detector Test

• [ ] 100% of smoke detectors tested using listed test agent — all respond within 30 seconds
• [ ] 100% of heat detectors tested — fixed temperature and rate-of-rise functions verified
• [ ] 100% of multi-sensor detectors (smoke + heat + CO) tested per manufacturer protocol
• [ ] 100% of manual call points tested using test key method
• [ ] 100% of beam smoke detectors: alignment verified, sensitivity set per design, end-to-end tested
• [ ] VESDA system: complete flow path test, all aspirating sampling ports verified active

Fire Alarm Panel — Full Annual System Test

• [ ] Each alarm zone triggered individually — panel zone activation confirmed correct
• [ ] Cause-and-effect programme verified against as-built documentation
• [ ] Alarm signalling to Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) / Central Monitoring Station tested — receipt confirmed
• [ ] Panel isolation log reviewed — no unauthorised permanent zone or device isolations active
• [ ] Panel internal battery 24-hour discharge test — standby capacity and recharge time confirmed

Suppression System — Annual Maintenance

• [ ] All FM-200 / Novec 1230 / IG-541 cylinders weighed — weight within 5% of design fill weight
• [ ] Cylinder hydrostatic test date verified — cylinders older than 10 years scheduled for retest
• [ ] Complete room integrity test (door fan test per NFPA 2001 Annex B):

- [ ] Fan pressurisation test confirms room leakage area within design parameters - [ ] Calculated hold time: minimum 10 minutes confirmed per NFPA 2001 requirement

• [ ] If room fails integrity test: leak paths identified, sealed, and retest scheduled

Sprinkler System — Annual Full Inspection

• [ ] Main drain test: full flow through main drain valve — inlet and residual pressure recorded
• [ ] Backflow preventer tested per manufacturer and authority requirement
• [ ] All supervisory devices tested: tamper switches, water flow switches, pressure supervisory
• [ ] Sprinkler storage clearance verified — no stock within 450mm below sprinkler head deflectors
• [ ] Spare sprinkler head inventory confirmed: minimum 6 heads per orifice/finish type (per NFPA 13)
• [ ] Antifreeze concentration checked (where antifreeze systems installed)

Documentation and Records

• [ ] As-built fire alarm drawings verified current — all building changes since last inspection reflected
• [ ] Cause-and-effect matrix matches current FACP programming and building occupancy
• [ ] FSCD NOC copy on file and current
• [ ] Equipment maintenance records (service, replacements, part numbers) updated
• [ ] Previous annual report filed in site fire safety folder
• [ ] Completed checklist signed by responsible engineer and facility manager

POST-INSPECTION SIGN-OFF

DEFICIENCY LOG

Priority Guide:

• P1 — Immediate: Fire safety system impaired or non-functional — do not delay
• P2 — Within 30 days: Significant deficiency but system remains operational
• P3 — Next scheduled visit: Minor deficiency, no impact on system function

ADDITIONAL NOTES

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Version 2.0 | Issued: May 2026 Reference Standards: NFPA 72 (2022), BNBC 2020 Part 4, NFPA 2001 (2022), BS 5266-1, FSCD Bangladesh Guidelines This checklist is a general guide. Your building's specific maintenance requirements depend on installed systems, occupancy type, and local authority instructions. Engage a qualified fire safety engineer for system-specific maintenance procedures and FSCD compliance advice.