| S.No. | Checkpoint | IS Requirement | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. CONTROL PANEL AND POWER SUPPLY | |||
| A1 | Control panel mounted in accessible location (typically near main entrance or security office) Acceptance: Panel height 1.2-1.5 m above floor; clearly visible; accessible to authorized personnel only; no obstructions | Cl. 4.1 — Control unit location | OK NC NA HOLD |
| A2 | Panel equipped with backup battery (UPS/battery pack) for minimum 24-hour operation Acceptance: Battery capacity documented; charging circuit functional; battery age < 3 years; test by switching mains off — system operates ≥ 24 hours | Cl. 4.2 — Power backup | OK NC NA HOLD |
| A3 | Main power supply ≥ 230V AC, 5A minimum; circuit breaker and isolation switch installed Acceptance: Supply verified at panel input; breaker rating ≥ 10A; isolation switch accessible; earth leakage < 5 mA | Cl. 4.3 — Mains power | OK NC NA HOLD |
| A4 | All panel LEDs and display lights functional and clear (fault, alarm, power, zone LEDs) Acceptance: LED brightness adequate; labels readable; system self-diagnostics operational; no dark/damaged displays | Cl. 5.1 — Status indication | OK NC NA HOLD |
| A5 | Panel programming verified and tested (zone addresses, alarm thresholds, time delays set correctly) Acceptance: Program documented in system manual; address assignment verified for all devices; test sequence confirmed | Cl. 5.2 — System programming | OK NC NA HOLD |
| B. DETECTOR INSTALLATION AND PLACEMENT | |||
| B1 | Smoke detectors installed in all compartments, rooms, and exit routes (≤ 7 m spacing rule verified) Acceptance: Spacing measured; max 7 m between detectors in any direction; no blind spots behind beams/ducts > 45 cm | Cl. 6.1 — Coverage area | OK NC NA HOLD |
| B2 | Heat detectors installed in high-ambient areas (kitchens, parking, boiler rooms); fusible detectors set at ≤ 70°C Acceptance: Heat detector spacing ≤ 5 m center-to-center; setting appropriate for location; thermal rating labeled on device | Cl. 6.2 — Heat detector selection | OK NC NA HOLD |
| B3 | Flame detectors (UV/IR) installed in high-risk areas (chemical storage, warehouses, open spaces) Acceptance: Coverage angle verified per design; no obstruction of optical path; self-test functional | Cl. 6.3 — Flame detection | OK NC NA HOLD |
| B4 | All detectors mounted 10-30 cm below ceiling (horizontal surfaces); not on sloped ceilings > 45° Acceptance: Height measured from ceiling; adjustment for high ceilings (> 3 m) documented; perpendicular to airflow where relevant | Cl. 6.4 — Mounting height | OK NC NA HOLD |
| B5 | Detector spacing clear of obstructions; ≥ 50 cm from walls, beams, air vents, and light fittings Acceptance: Clearance measured; no shelves, signage, or ductwork blocking detector face; visual sightline verified | Cl. 6.5 — Obstruction clearance | OK NC NA HOLD |
| B6 | All detectors factory-sealed and undamaged; sealing caps/covers in place until commissioning Acceptance: Caps removed only during final testing; no dirt or insect ingress into optical chamber; visual inspection passed | Cl. 7.1 — Factory condition | OK NC NA HOLD |
| B7 | Detector address (addressable systems) or zone assignment programmed and verified Acceptance: Address assignment documented in system drawing; manual address settings match database; no duplicate addresses | Cl. 7.2 — Address assignment | OK NC NA HOLD |
| C. WIRING AND INSTALLATION INTEGRITY | |||
| C1 | All detector wiring run in conduit or approved cable trays; color-coded (red-positive, black-negative) Acceptance: Cable gauge ≥ 1.5 mm² (18 AWG); conduit diameter appropriate; no sharp bends; separation from power cables ≥ 30 cm | Cl. 8.1 — Cable routing | OK NC NA HOLD |
| C2 | All connections (terminals, connectors) tight and corrosion-free; no loose wiring Acceptance: Terminal resistance < 5 Ohm per joint; continuity tested; no green corrosion; periodic retightening schedule established | Cl. 8.2 — Terminal quality | OK NC NA HOLD |
| C3 | Detector loop (loop line isolation) functional; single detector failure does not disable zone Acceptance: Loop resistance measured; cross-check continuity end-to-end; isolator module tested by manual fault injection | Cl. 8.3 — Loop integrity | OK NC NA HOLD |
| C4 | All cabling tested for insulation resistance ≥ 1 MΩ at 500V DC (megohm test performed) Acceptance: Megohm meter test passed; no breakdown; test record dated and signed; any failures isolated and corrected | Cl. 8.4 — Insulation integrity | OK NC NA HOLD |