Fire alarm acceptance is often on the critical path to occupancy.
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Devices
All installed.
Programming
Complete.
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Integrations
Elevators and doors.
Pretests
Before the marshal.
Documentation
Reports.
A closer look
Fire alarm tests involve doors, elevators, HVAC shutdowns and sprinklers. If any integration fails, the test is repeated and occupancy slips. A full pretest saves the date.
Where to start
Schedule a full pretest with all integrated trades.
An example
A GC ran a pretest and found an elevator recall issue. Fixing it before the marshal visit saved the occupancy date.
Common mistakes
No pretest, missing integrations and late scheduling.
What to track
Track pretest issues and test dates.
Questions to ask
Are all integrations ready? Who attends? When is the marshal available?
Who owns it
The fire alarm contractor programs and tests the system, but the GC owns coordination of every integrated trade and the scheduling with the authority having jurisdiction.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a fire alarm acceptance test?
A test witnessed by the fire marshal or authority to verify that the fire alarm system and its integrations work as designed before occupancy.