Checklist template

Fire protection system inspection for facilities

A ready-to-use checklist with 120 items in 6 sections, covering Sprinklers, Alarm panel, Extinguishers, Fire doors, Exit signs, Records. Use it as-is in InspectLoop, or adapt it to your own standards in minutes.

  • 6 Sections
  • 120 Items
  • 100 Yes / No checks
  • 6 Scored ratings
  • 130 Points

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1. Sprinklers 25 items

  1. The main sprinkler control valve is fully open Yes / No 1 pt
  2. The main control valve is locked open with a chain or fitted with a tamper switch Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Each sectional control valve is open Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Each control valve carries a sign naming the area it serves Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Nothing is stored in the riser room Yes / No 1 pt
  6. The riser room is heated to at least 40°F (4°C) in cold weather Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Water supply pressure on the main riser gauge (psi or kPa) Number
  8. The riser gauges read within the range noted on the last inspection report Yes / No 1 pt
  9. The air pressure gauge of the dry-pipe system reads within the range marked at the valve Yes / No 1 pt
  10. No sprinkler head seen is painted Yes / No 1 pt
  11. No sprinkler head seen is corroded Yes / No 1 pt
  12. No sprinkler head seen is loaded with dust or grease Yes / No 1 pt
  13. No sprinkler head or pipe is leaking Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Nothing hangs from sprinkler pipes or heads Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Storage is kept at least 18 in (45 cm) below the sprinkler deflectors Yes / No 1 pt
  16. No ceiling tile is missing in rooms protected by sprinklers Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Heads within reach of lift trucks or stock have guards Yes / No 1 pt
  18. The spare head cabinet at the riser holds spare heads of each type installed Yes / No 1 pt
  19. A sprinkler wrench is in the spare head cabinet Yes / No 1 pt
  20. The fire department connection is visible from the street or fire lane Yes / No 1 pt
  21. The caps or plugs of the fire department connection are in place Yes / No 1 pt
  22. Hydrants on the property have 3 ft (1 m) of clear space around them Yes / No 1 pt
  23. The fire pump controller is in the automatic position Yes / No 1 pt
  24. Fire pump test runs are logged on the schedule set by the fire protection contractor Yes / No 1 pt
  25. Condition of the sprinkler system Rating
    • Valves open, heads clear, no leaks 5 pts
    • Minor defects that do not impair the system 3 pts
    • A valve closed or an area unprotected 1 pt

2. Alarm panel 21 items

  1. The AC power light on the fire alarm panel is lit Yes / No 1 pt
  2. The panel shows no alarm, trouble or supervisory signal Yes / No 1 pt
  3. No zone or device is disabled at the panel Yes / No 1 pt
  4. The front of the panel is clear of furniture and stored goods Yes / No 1 pt
  5. A zone map or device list is posted at the panel Yes / No 1 pt
  6. The manager on duty has access to the panel key Yes / No 1 pt
  7. The manager on duty could explain what to do when the panel shows a trouble signal Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Date marked on the fire alarm panel batteries Date
  9. The panel batteries are within the replacement interval stated by the fire alarm contractor Yes / No 1 pt
  10. The monitoring station confirmed receipt of the last test signal from the panel Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Manual pull stations are visible Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Nothing blocks access to the manual pull stations Yes / No 1 pt
  13. No smoke detector is covered by a dust cap, bag or tape left from construction work Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Horns and strobes are not hidden by signs, racking or decorations Yes / No 1 pt
  15. The last test record shows air handlers shut down when their duct smoke detectors were activated Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Special suppression systems (kitchen hood, server room clean agent) show a gauge in the green Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Special suppression systems carry a current service tag Yes / No 1 pt
  18. An impairment tag is hung on any fire protection system that is shut off Yes / No 1 pt
  19. A fire watch is kept while a system is out of service, according to the impairment log Yes / No 1 pt
  20. Trouble signals in the panel history for the last 30 days Number
  21. Status of the fire alarm panel Rating
    • Normal with no disabled device 5 pts
    • Trouble signal that has been reported and is being repaired 3 pts
    • Unreported trouble or disabled devices 1 pt

3. Extinguishers 18 items

  1. Extinguishers checked during the visit Number
  2. Extinguishers that failed one or more checks Number
  3. An extinguisher is in place at each location shown on the fire safety plan Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Each extinguisher is mounted on a hanger or in a cabinet Yes / No 1 pt
  5. The top of each extinguisher is no higher than 5 ft (1.5 m) above the floor Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Each extinguisher has 3 ft (1 m) of clear space in front of it Yes / No 1 pt
  7. The pressure gauge needle is in the green zone Yes / No 1 pt
  8. The pull pin is in place Yes / No 1 pt
  9. The tamper seal is unbroken Yes / No 1 pt
  10. The tag is initialed for the current month's visual check Yes / No 1 pt
  11. The service tag shows maintenance by a fire protection contractor within the last 12 months Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Cylinders show no dents or corrosion Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Hoses and nozzles are not cracked or clogged Yes / No 1 pt
  14. A Class K extinguisher is within reach of cooking equipment Yes / No 1 pt
  15. A carbon dioxide or clean agent extinguisher is located at each room that houses servers or main electrical switchgear Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Extinguisher cabinets open without a key, or have a striker to break the panel Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Employees expected to use an extinguisher were trained in the last 12 months Yes / No 1 pt
  18. Readiness of extinguishers Rating
    • All charged, tagged and accessible 5 pts
    • A few overdue tags or blocked units 3 pts
    • Missing or discharged extinguishers 1 pt

4. Fire doors 20 items

  1. Fire doors checked during the visit Number
  2. Fire doors that failed one or more checks Number
  3. Each fire door closes by itself from the fully open position Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Each fire door latches when it closes Yes / No 1 pt
  5. No fire door is wedged, tied or propped open Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Magnetic hold-open devices released their doors when tested Yes / No 1 pt
  7. A legible fire rating label is on the door or its frame Yes / No 1 pt
  8. The door and frame have no holes or breaks Yes / No 1 pt
  9. No hardware has been added to a fire door in the field (bolts, plates, vents) Yes / No 1 pt
  10. The gap under the closed door is too narrow to pass a finger Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Smoke seals and edge gaskets are intact Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Vision panels in fire doors are unbroken Yes / No 1 pt
  13. On a pair of doors, the coordinator closes the leaves in the right order Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Nothing is stored under a rolling fire shutter Yes / No 1 pt
  15. The last drop test of rolling fire shutters is recorded Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Cable and pipe openings through fire walls are sealed with firestop material Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Exit doors open from the inside without a key Yes / No 1 pt
  18. Panic bars on exit doors release with one push Yes / No 1 pt
  19. The path outside each exit door is clear of snow, pallets and parked vehicles Yes / No 1 pt
  20. Condition of fire doors Rating
    • All close, latch and are undamaged 5 pts
    • A few doors close slowly or need a push to latch 3 pts
    • Doors propped open, damaged or not latching 1 pt

5. Exit signs 16 items

  1. Exit signs and emergency light units tested during the visit Number
  2. Exit signs and emergency light units that failed the test Number
  3. An exit sign can be seen from every point along the exit routes walked Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Every exit sign is lit Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Directional arrows on exit signs point toward the nearest exit Yes / No 1 pt
  6. No exit sign is hidden by decorations, hanging signs or racking Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Exit signs sampled stayed lit when the test button was pressed Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Emergency light units sampled came on when the test button was pressed Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Emergency light heads are aimed at the exit path Yes / No 1 pt
  10. The monthly functional test of emergency lighting is logged Yes / No 1 pt
  11. The full-duration test of emergency lighting is logged at the interval required by local regulation Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Doors that could be mistaken for an exit are marked "Not an exit" Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Emergency lighting covers the area outside the exit doors Yes / No 1 pt
  14. The last transfer test of generator-fed emergency lighting is recorded Yes / No 1 pt
  15. An evacuation plan with a "You are here" mark is posted near the exits Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Exit signs and emergency lighting Rating
    • All lit and passing the test 5 pts
    • A few units failed 3 pts
    • An exit route without signs or emergency lighting 1 pt

6. Records 20 items

  1. The sprinkler system was inspected by a licensed contractor within the interval required by local regulation Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Date of the last sprinkler inspection by a contractor Date
  3. Water flow and valve tamper alarm tests are recorded at the interval required by local regulation Yes / No 1 pt
  4. The fire alarm system was tested by a licensed contractor within the interval required by local regulation Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Date of the last fire alarm test by a contractor Date
  6. The fire alarm test report lists each device tested Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Deficiencies on the last sprinkler report have been corrected, with the repair invoice on file Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Deficiencies on the last fire alarm report have been corrected, with the repair invoice on file Yes / No 1 pt
  9. The last fire pump flow test report is on file Yes / No 1 pt
  10. The backflow preventer on the fire line has a current test tag Yes / No 1 pt
  11. The last fire department inspection report is on file Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Violations noted by the fire department have been closed Yes / No 1 pt
  13. An impairment log records each shutdown of a fire protection system with the times out and back in service Yes / No 1 pt
  14. The fire safety plan lists current emergency contacts Yes / No 1 pt
  15. A fire drill was held in the period required by local regulation Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Fire protection records are kept on site where an inspector can see them Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Name of the fire protection contractor Short text
  18. Name of the facility manager Short text
  19. Overall condition of fire protection systems Rating
    • All systems in service with inspections current 5 pts
    • In service, with overdue inspections or open deficiencies 3 pts
    • A system impaired or an exit route compromised 1 pt
  20. Corrective actions required Comments

About this template

This checklist is part of the InspectLoop template library. Yes / No checks score 1 point when met; ratings score the points shown for each option. The overall score is the percentage of points earned, with N/A answers excluded. In InspectLoop you can add photos, assign corrective actions, require sign-off and compare results across sites.

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