Fire Alarm System Inspection Checklist
A fire alarm inspection checklist helps facility teams, safety officers, maintenance staff, and fire protection contractors check visible fire alarm devices, control panels, pull stations, notification appliances, power status, trouble signals, signage, access, and defects.
This checklist is useful for offices, apartment buildings, warehouses, retail sites, hotels, schools, healthcare facilities, industrial buildings, and other managed properties where early fire detection and alarm readiness are critical.
With TARGPatrol, fire alarm inspections can be completed as scheduled digital checks or route-based safety rounds. Inspectors can scan QR codes near alarm points, attach photos, report defects, assign priorities, create work orders, and track corrective actions until issues are resolved.
Property / facility name
Property address
Building / floor / zone
Fire alarm area inspected
Fire alarm panel / device location
System type
Monitoring provider / contractor, if known
Photo of fire alarm system overview
Fire alarm system area is accessible
No immediate fire safety hazards observed
Fire alarm system appears in service
No out-of-service notice is posted
Required fire alarm signage is visible
Fire alarm inspection tag is present, if required
Inspection tag appears current, if checked
General fire alarm system notes
Fire alarm control panel is accessible
Control panel is powered on
Control panel display is readable
No alarm signal is active, if checked
No trouble signal is active, if checked
No supervisory signal is active, if checked
Panel cabinet is closed and secured
Panel issue notes
Photo of fire alarm control panel
Panel labels are readable
Zone / device information is available, if required
Panel instructions are posted or available
Emergency contact information is posted, if required
Fire alarm logbook or service record is available, if required
Documentation issue notes
Photo of panel labels or documents
Manual pull stations are visible
Manual pull stations are accessible
Manual pull stations are not blocked
Manual pull stations are not damaged
Manual pull station covers are intact, if present
Manual pull station labels are readable
Pull station issue location
Photo of manual pull station
Smoke detectors are visible where accessible
Smoke detectors are not blocked
Smoke detectors are not damaged
Smoke detectors are not painted or covered
Smoke detector covers appear clean
Smoke detector issue location
Photo of smoke detector condition
Heat detectors are visible where accessible
Heat detectors are not blocked
Heat detectors are not damaged
Heat detectors are not painted or covered
Heat detector issue location
Photo of heat detector condition
Horn / strobe devices are visible
Horn / strobe devices are not blocked
Horn / strobe devices are not damaged
Strobe lenses are clean and not cracked
Device labels are readable, if present
Notification device issue location
Photo of horn / strobe condition
Remote annunciator panel is accessible, if present
Remote annunciator display is readable, if present
Remote annunciator shows normal status, if checked
Remote annunciator is not damaged
Annunciator issue notes
Photo of remote annunciator
Power supply appears normal
No visible damage to fire alarm wiring or conduit
Battery cabinet is accessible, if present
Battery area appears clean and undamaged, if checked
No power or battery trouble signal observed, if checked
Power / battery issue notes
Photo of power or battery area
Fire alarm devices are not obstructed by storage
Ceiling devices are not blocked by decorations, signs, or fixtures
Wall-mounted devices are not covered or hidden
Access to fire alarm equipment is clear
Obstruction issue location
Photo of obstruction issue
Elevator recall interface shows no visible issue, if applicable
Sprinkler monitoring interface shows no visible issue, if applicable
Fire suppression interface shows no visible issue, if applicable
HVAC shutdown interface shows no visible issue, if applicable
Connected system issue notes
Photo of connected system interface
Cables, conduit, and device boxes appear secure where visible
No loose or hanging fire alarm components observed
No damaged covers or missing screws observed
No water damage near fire alarm equipment observed
Physical condition issue location
Photo of physical condition issue
Previous fire alarm issue was reviewed, if applicable
Previous corrective action appears completed
Open fire alarm issue still requires follow-up
Previous work order number
Photo of previous issue area
Fire alarm issue found
Issue location
Issue description
Issue type
Priority: low / medium / high / urgent
Repair required
Fire alarm contractor required
Responsible person
Target completion date
Work order number
Photo of fire alarm issue
Temporary control applied
Obstruction was removed, if safe to do so
Area was restricted, if unsafe
Property manager / facility manager notified
Fire alarm contractor notified
Follow-up inspection required
Photo after temporary control
Inspection completed
Property passed inspection
Final status
Final comments























