To inspect and test the fire alarms, it takes a team of two technicians. The first technician is stationed at the fire alarm panel, while the second technician goes from floor to floor inspecting and testing the smoke detectors, fire alarm pull stations, and the fire alarm horns & strobes.

Visual Inspections: visual inspections of fire alarm components may be required as frequently as once a week or infrequently as twice a year. Weekly Visual Inspection: control panels and equipment, such as the power supplies, fuses, LEDs, and trouble signals must be visually inspected weekly.

Insert the test key in to the bottom of the fire alarm point. At the panel, turn the key anti-clockwise. Access LED illuminates. Pres red silence key. Push the fire alarm point upwards to reset. Press the green reset key on the panel.

Fast emergency response: A monitored fire alarm system notifies critical parties as soon as a pull station is activated, sprinkler head goes off, or a smoke detector identifies smoke. It signals the monitoring station, which notifies both the fire department and your fire protection company.

All the functions of a fire alarm system are accomplished by a series of inputs and outputs. The system inputs consist of fire detection devices and system monitoring devices that activate the control panel and the outputs are responsible for occupant notification and control functions associated with life safety.

The fire alarm testing will test to ensure all components are in working order. ... This includes smoke detectors, pull stations, and horns and strobes. Other components tied into the system such as fire doors, elevators and emergency shutdown equipment will be tested as well.

Fire alarm inspections and tests are necessary to ensure that all existing alarms are compliant with NFPA 72, the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code. These inspections may also reveal areas of a building's fire signaling system in need of repairs or replacement.

Smoke alarms will make a 'beep' or 'chirping' sound when they have a low battery or are faulty. ... All smoke Alarms also have a red light that flashes momentarily every 40-60 seconds to visually indicate they are operating. This same red light flashes continuously when the Smoke Alarm has been activated.

Press and hold the test button on the smoke detector. It can take a few seconds to begin, but a loud, ear-piercing siren should emanate from the smoke detector while the button is pressed. If the sound is weak or nonexistent, replace your batteries.