Common Fire Safety Questions

• Annually: Inspection and testing by a qualified technician

Fire Code Reference: NFCC Section 6.3.2

• Monthly / Quarterly: Visual checks of valves, gauges, and components
• Annually: Full inspection and testing by a qualified technician

Fire Code Reference: NFCC Section 6.5

Regular inspections ensure the system will activate properly in the event of a fire. This ensures all initiating devices, notification appliances, control units, and batteries operate correctly.

• Monthly: Functional test
• Annually: Full 30-minute test under simulated power failure

Fire Code Reference: NFCC Section 6.7

This confirms emergency lighting will operate during a power outage or emergency evacuation.

Yes. Any deficiencies found during inspection must be corrected within an acceptable timeframe to maintain compliance.

Fire Code Reference: NFCC Section 2.2.1.1 – Maintenance of Life Safety Systems

Fire protection systems are mechanical and electrical devices that degrade over time. Batteries fail, components wear out, and codes evolve.

Annual repairs and upgrades ensure systems continue to meet current Fire Code standards.

Unresolved deficiencies can lead to:

• Failed inspections
• Fire Department orders
• Fines or enforcement actions
• Increased liability and insurance risk

Fire Code Reference: NFCC Section 1.1.5 – Responsibility of the Owner

Yes. Completing repairs annually helps prevent:

• Emergency call-outs
• Major system failures
• Full system replacements due to neglect

Proactive maintenance is almost always less expensive than reactive repairs.

Yes. When possible, deficiencies can be corrected during the same visit, saving time, minimizing disruptions, and reducing overall service costs.