Annual Fire Alarm Service/Test Report: (Updated 2011)
Annual Fire Alarm Service/Test Report: (Updated 2011)
Mountain View, CA 94041‐2010 ■ (650) 903‐6378 ■ FAX (650) 962‐1430
ANNUAL FIRE ALARM SERVICE/TEST REPORT
(Updated 2011)
The National Fire Alarm and Signaling Codes require periodic inspection, testing and maintenance of fire alarm
systems. In the City of Mountain View, fire alarm system inspection, testing and maintenance reports shall be
submitted annually, with a record of the report maintained on the premises. The following test report shall be
completed and submitted to the Mountain View Fire Department. The inspection, testing and maintenance shall be
conducted by a qualified California State Licensing Board Licensed Contractor (C‐7/C‐10).
If deficiencies in any portion of the fire alarm system are found, they should be noted in the appropriate
“Deficiencies Noted” section. In the “Additional Remarks” section, indicate how the deficiency was corrected. Also
note any other modifications made to the fire alarm system or other problems encountered that were repaired.
BUILDING INFORMATION
Address of Building:
Building or Complex Name:
Building Owner/Manager:
Mailing Address:
Phone:
SYSTEM INFORMATION
Location of Main Fire Alarm Panel:
Manufacturer: Model #:
No. of Zones or Addressable Points: 110 VAC Volt Only:
12/24 VDC:
Location of Fire Alarm As Built Drawings:
Location of Owners Manual:
Type of NFPA Monitoring (be specific):
Other Systems Interconnected to Alarm System (tamper, flow, halon, egress control devices,
lock box, etc):
Name of Monitoring Company: Phone #:
UL Central Certification (if central station monitored):
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ALARM TEST INFORMATION
Name of Company Conducting Annual Test:
Address:
Phone #:
State Contractors License #:
Person Conducting Test: Date of Test:
MANUAL PULL STATIONS
Number of Manual Pull Stations in the Entire Facility:
√ # Check Points Deficiencies Noted
Proper annunciation (alarm/trouble/supervisory conditions) at fire
alarm panel and remote panel
Activates all assigned devises (bells, magnetic holds, etc.)
General condition (accessible, no damage, UL Listed, etc.)
“Local Alarm Only” signs posted. Note ‐ Local alarms must have
signs posted to read the following: “Local Alarm Only” – Call 911
Additional Remarks:
SMOKE DETECTORS
Number of Smoke Detectors in the Entire Facility:
√ # Check Points – Note if activated by smoke or test Deficiencies Noted
Proper annunciation (alarm/trouble/supervisory conditions) at fire
alarm panel
Activates all assigned devises (bells, magnetic holds, etc.)
General condition (damaged, dirty, painted, etc.)
Additional Remarks:
√ = In compliance with stated criteria
# = Total number of devices tested for the specific criteria
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HEAT DETECTORS and/or DUCT DETECTORS (indicate)
Number of Heat Detectors in the Entire Facility:
Number of Duct Detectors in the Entire Facility:
Proper annunciation (alarm/trouble/supervisory conditions) at
fire alarm panel and remote panel
Activates all assigned devises (bells, magnetic holds, dampers, etc.)
General condition (damaged, dirty, painted, etc.)
“Local Alarm Only” signs posted. Note ‐ Local alarms must have
signs posted to read the following: “Local Alarm Only” – Call 911
Additional Remarks:
SPRINKLER WATER FLOW DEVICES
Number of Sprinkler Water Flow Devices in the Entire Facility:
√ # Check Points Deficiencies Noted
Proper annunciation (alarm/trouble/supervisory conditions) at fire
alarm panel and remote panel
Proper annunciation at remote panel
Activates all assigned devises (bells, magnetic holds, etc.)
Proper trouble notification once device/s are rendered inoperable
Flow switch activates within 90 seconds after water flow
General condition (damaged, dirty, painted, etc.)
Additional Remarks:
TAMPER (SUPERVISORY ALARMS)
Number of Tamper(Supervisory Alarms) in the Entire Facility:
√ # Check Points Deficiencies Noted
Proper annunciation (trouble/supervisory conditions) at fire alarm
panel and remote panel
General condition (damaged, dirty, painted, etc.)
Additional Remarks:
√ = In compliance with stated criteria
# = Total number of devices tested for the specific criteria
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VISUAL/AUDIBLE DEVICES – FIRE ALARM
Number of Visual/Audible Devices in the Entire Facility: Audible: Visual:
√ # Check Points Deficiencies Noted
Device activated only on fire alarm condition
All visual alarms are operating
Audible devices produce a sound that exceeds the prevailing
equivalent sound level in the room or space by 15 decibels, or
exceeds any maximum sound by 5 decibels minimum, whichever
is louder. Audible devices shall not exceed the maximum decibels
in effect at the time the system was installed
General device condition (damaged, dirty, painted, etc.)
Additional Remarks:
MAIN FIRE ALARM PANEL
√ # Check Points Deficiencies Noted
Battery Load Test: Battery Expires:
Trouble function test – All systems
Fire alarm panel switches – All tested
Spare keys to all panels and pull stations located adjacent to FACP
Proper operating instructions (including a diagram of the complex)
Spare glass pull station rods
General condition (damaged, clean, dirty, painted, UL listed, etc.)
Supervisory alarm test
Proper reset instructions posted at panel
Approved central station placard posted at the panel and up‐to‐date
Source of dedicated power labeled at control panel (electrical
panel and circuit number)
Dedicated circuit provided with circuit breaker lock at electrical panel
Door to room provided with sign indicating “Fire Alarm Control
Panel Inside”
Panel clear of alarm, trouble and supervisory conditions at
completion of test
Additional Remarks:
√ = In compliance with stated criteria
# = Total number of devices tested for the specific criteria
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ANNUNCIATOR/REMOTE PANEL
√ # Check Points Deficiencies Noted
Additional Remarks:
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM WIRING
√ # Check Points Deficiencies Noted
Proper rated wiring installed
Consistent method of wiring, all J‐Boxes, no pigtails
Label all conduit and J‐Boxes; properly marked fire alarm system,
etc.
General condition (damaged, dirty, painted, UL listed, etc.)
A voltage drop of 10% or less for all circuits in fire alarm condition
Ground fault conditions corrected
Additional Remarks:
OTHER SYSTEMS
(FM‐200, Halon, Preaction, dry chem, west chemical, etc.)
Type of Systems:
√ # Check Points Deficiencies Noted
All components rated for use
Installation per NEC 760, NFPA, State, Local and manufacturer
specifications
System is properly monitored for alarm, supervisory and trouble
conditions
Additional Remarks:
√ = In compliance with stated criteria
# = Total number of devices tested for the specific criteria
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Please indicate ONLY ONE CHOICE below:
I certify under penalty of perjury that the company I represent has tested the fire alarm system at the above
listed address and it MEETS all applicable codes and standards.
Title:
I certify under penalty of perjury that the company I represent has tested the fire alarm system at the above
listed address and it DOES NOT MEET all applicable codes and standards.
Title:
Deficiencies Remaining:
Return completed form to:
City of Mountain View
Fire and Environmental Protection Division
500 Castro Street, City Hall – 4th Floor
Mountain View, CA 94041‐2010
Attn: Fire Marshall
√ = In compliance with stated criteria
# = Total number of devices tested for the specific criteria
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