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Test-report · QC-FIR-TST-003
Fire Alarm Response and Zone Test Report
17 checkpoints across 7 sections. Post-installation commissioning and annual maintenance testing of fire alarm and detection systems
17 Checkpoints
7 Sections
Post-commissioning; annual maintenance
QC Engineer, Fire Safety Consultant

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S.No.CheckpointIS RequirementStatus
A. SMOKE DETECTOR RESPONSE TEST
A1Smoke detector #1 responds to smoke injection within 30 seconds
Acceptance: Smoke applied to detector; alarm triggered at control panel within 30 seconds; zone identification correct; test recorded
Cl. 6.1 — Detector response time
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A2Smoke detector response test performed on ≥ 3 sample detectors per zone (randomized selection)
Acceptance: Sample size ≥ 10% of zone population or minimum 3 detectors; detectors selected from distributed locations (not all in one area)
Cl. 6.2 — Sampling scope
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A3Panel indication: correct zone identification and alarm status displayed for each triggered detector
Acceptance: Panel shows correct zone number/address for each alarm; alarm LED illuminates; audio alert activates; no cross-zone false activation
Cl. 6.3 — Zone display accuracy
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A4Reset procedure verified: alarm reset button clears all panel indicators and silences audio
Acceptance: Reset button functional; all LEDs extinguish; audio stops; system returns to normal standby state; no residual faults shown
Cl. 6.4 — Alarm reset
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B. HEAT DETECTOR RESPONSE TEST
B1Heat detector responds to thermal stimulus at rated temperature (typically 70°C)
Acceptance: Thermal chamber or approved heat source applied; alarm triggered at rated temperature ± 2°C; response time < 5 minutes; test recorded
Cl. 7.1 — Heat detector activation
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B2Heat detector sampling: minimum 1 detector per high-ambient zone tested (kitchens, boiler rooms, parking levels)
Acceptance: Representative heat detectors tested; proper thermal rating verified; location suitability confirmed
Cl. 7.2 — Heat detector scope
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C. FLAME DETECTOR TEST
C1Flame detector (UV/IR) responds to simulated flame source within coverage area
Acceptance: Test light or approved flame simulator applied; alarm triggered within 3 seconds; position within optical path; test recorded
Cl. 8.1 — Flame detection
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C2Flame detector self-test function verified (if built-in diagnostic available)
Acceptance: Detector performs periodic self-test; status LED indicates healthy; no fault alarm without actual activation; test log available
Cl. 8.2 — Self-diagnostics
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
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A. SMOKE DETECTOR RESPONSE TEST
A1Smoke detector #1 responds to smoke injection within 30 seconds
Cl. 6.1 — Detector response time (IS 2175:2018)
Smoke applied to detector; alarm triggered at control panel within 30 seconds; zone identification correct; test recorded
OKNCNAHOLD
A2Smoke detector response test performed on ≥ 3 sample detectors per zone (randomized selection)
Cl. 6.2 — Sampling scope (IS 2175:2018)
Sample size ≥ 10% of zone population or minimum 3 detectors; detectors selected from distributed locations (not all in one area)
OKNCNAHOLD
A3Panel indication: correct zone identification and alarm status displayed for each triggered detector
Cl. 6.3 — Zone display accuracy (IS 2175:2018)
Panel shows correct zone number/address for each alarm; alarm LED illuminates; audio alert activates; no cross-zone false activation
OKNCNAHOLD
A4Reset procedure verified: alarm reset button clears all panel indicators and silences audio
Cl. 6.4 — Alarm reset (IS 2175:2018)
Reset button functional; all LEDs extinguish; audio stops; system returns to normal standby state; no residual faults shown
OKNCNAHOLD
B. HEAT DETECTOR RESPONSE TEST
B1Heat detector responds to thermal stimulus at rated temperature (typically 70°C)
Cl. 7.1 — Heat detector activation (IS 2175:2018)
Thermal chamber or approved heat source applied; alarm triggered at rated temperature ± 2°C; response time < 5 minutes; test recorded
OKNCNAHOLD
B2Heat detector sampling: minimum 1 detector per high-ambient zone tested (kitchens, boiler rooms, parking levels)
Cl. 7.2 — Heat detector scope (IS 2175:2018)
Representative heat detectors tested; proper thermal rating verified; location suitability confirmed
OKNCNAHOLD
C. FLAME DETECTOR TEST
C1Flame detector (UV/IR) responds to simulated flame source within coverage area
Cl. 8.1 — Flame detection (IS 2175:2018)
Test light or approved flame simulator applied; alarm triggered within 3 seconds; position within optical path; test recorded
OKNCNAHOLD
C2Flame detector self-test function verified (if built-in diagnostic available)
Cl. 8.2 — Self-diagnostics (IS 2175:2018)
Detector performs periodic self-test; status LED indicates healthy; no fault alarm without actual activation; test log available
OKNCNAHOLD
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