Fire Sprinkler System Inspection Checklist
A fire sprinkler inspection checklist helps facility teams, safety officers, maintenance staff, and service contractors check visible sprinkler components, control valves, sprinkler heads, piping, gauges, alarms, signage, clearance, and obstruction risks.
This checklist is useful for offices, apartment buildings, warehouses, retail sites, hotels, schools, healthcare facilities, industrial buildings, and other managed properties where sprinkler system readiness is critical for fire safety.
With TARGPatrol, fire sprinkler inspections can be completed as scheduled digital checks or route-based safety rounds. Inspectors can scan QR codes near sprinkler zones, 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
Sprinkler system area inspected
System type: wet / dry / pre-action / deluge / unknown
Riser / valve room location
Photo of sprinkler system overview
Sprinkler system area is accessible
No immediate fire safety hazards observed
Sprinkler system appears in service
No out-of-service tag is posted
Required system signage is visible
Sprinkler inspection tag is present, if required
Inspection tag appears current, if checked
General sprinkler system notes
Control valve is accessible
Control valve appears open
Control valve is locked or supervised where required
Control valve is labeled
No obstruction blocks valve access
Valve handle / wheel is not damaged
Control valve issue notes
Photo of control valve condition
Riser room is accessible
Riser room is clean and dry
Riser room lighting is working
No unauthorized storage in riser room
Required clearance around riser is maintained
No visible damage to riser assembly
Riser room issue notes
Photo of riser room condition
Pressure gauge is present
Pressure gauge is readable
Pressure gauge appears undamaged
Pressure reading is within expected range, if checked
System pressure reading
Gauge issue notes
Photo of pressure gauge
Sprinkler heads are visible and unobstructed
Sprinkler heads are not painted
Sprinkler heads are not corroded
Sprinkler heads are not bent or damaged
Escutcheon plates are present where required
Protective cages are present where needed
Sprinkler head issue location
Photo of sprinkler head condition
Required clearance below sprinkler heads is maintained
Storage does not block sprinkler coverage
Shelving does not obstruct sprinkler discharge
Decorations, signs, or cables do not block sprinkler heads
Ceiling changes do not obstruct sprinkler coverage
Obstruction issue location
Photo of obstruction issue
Sprinkler piping is not visibly damaged
No visible leaks on sprinkler piping
No corrosion on visible piping
Pipe hangers and supports appear secure
No items are hanging from sprinkler piping
Pipe labels are visible where required
Piping issue location
Photo of piping condition
Fire department connection is accessible, if present
Fire department connection caps are present, if checked
Fire department connection is not damaged
Fire department connection signage is visible
No obstruction blocks fire department connection
FDC issue notes
Photo of fire department connection
Waterflow alarm appears normal, if checked
Tamper switch appears normal, if checked
Alarm panel shows no sprinkler trouble signal, if checked
Alarm bell / notification device is not damaged, if visible
Alarm device issue notes
Photo of alarm or supervisory device
Drain valves are accessible, if checked
Test connection is accessible, if checked
Drain discharge area is clear, if checked
No visible damage to drain or test components
Drain / test component issue notes
Photo of drain or test component
Spare sprinkler head cabinet is present, if required
Spare sprinkler heads are available, if checked
Sprinkler wrench is available, if checked
Spare head cabinet is labeled and accessible
Spare parts issue notes
Photo of spare sprinkler cabinet
Dry pipe / pre-action equipment appears normal, if applicable
Air pressure gauge is readable, if applicable
Compressor area is clear, if applicable
No low-air trouble signal observed, if checked
Special system issue notes
Photo of dry / pre-action equipment
Previous sprinkler issue was reviewed, if applicable
Previous corrective action appears completed
Open sprinkler issue still requires follow-up
Previous work order number
Photo of previous issue area
Fire sprinkler issue found
Issue location
Issue description
Issue type
Priority: low / medium / high / urgent
Repair required
Fire protection contractor required
Responsible person
Target completion date
Work order number
Photo of fire sprinkler issue
Temporary control applied
Obstruction was removed, if safe to do so
Area was restricted, if unsafe
Property manager / facility manager notified
Fire protection contractor notified
Follow-up inspection required
Photo after temporary control
Inspection completed
Property passed inspection
Final status
Final comments























