Fire alarm systems require periodic maintenance according to the specifications detailed in NFPA standard #72. Unlike portable fire extinguishers or gaseous agent fire suppression systems, determining the frequency for fire alarm system maintenance is not a simple matter.
The different devices connected to a fire alarm system require different testing frequencies. The following chart is taken from NFPA standard #72, and lists some, but not all, of the testing intervals for fire alarm equipment.
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Testing Frequencies for Fire Alarm System Devices* |
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| Device Type | Testing Frequency | Notes |
| Control Panel Devices monitored for supervision |
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| Control Panel Devices unmonitored for supervision` |
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| Engine Driven Generators |
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| Ni-Cad Battery Chargers |
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| Ni-Cad Battery Discharge Testing |
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| Control Unit Trouble Signals |
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| Emergency Voice Alarm Equipment |
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| Remote Annunciators |
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| Duct, heat, and smoke detectors |
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| Electromagnetic door holders |
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| Valve tamper switches |
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| Waterflow devices |
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| Horns, horn strobes, bells, strobes and other notification devices |
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| Digital Dialers, McCulloh Loops, and RATs |
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| Smoke Detector calibrated sensitivity testing |
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Perform first test one year after installation |
* From Table 7-3.2, NFPA #72
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