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Checklist · QC-FIR-CHK-003
Fire Detection and Alarm System Checklist
31 checkpoints across 6 sections. During installation and commissioning of automatic fire detection and alarm systems in buildings requiring early warning (commercial, hospitality, industrial, multi-residential ≥ 2 floors)
31 Checkpoints
6 Sections
Per system installation; annual maintenance audit
QC Engineer, Fire Safety Inspector

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S.No.CheckpointIS RequirementStatus
A. CONTROL PANEL AND POWER SUPPLY
A1Control 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
A2Panel 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
A3Main 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
A4All 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
A5Panel 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
B1Smoke 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
B2Heat 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
B3Flame 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
B4All 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
B5Detector 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
B6All 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
B7Detector 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
C1All 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
C2All 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
C3Detector 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
C4All 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
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A. CONTROL PANEL AND POWER SUPPLY
A1Control panel mounted in accessible location (typically near main entrance or security office)
Cl. 4.1 — Control unit location (IS 2175:2018)
Panel height 1.2-1.5 m above floor; clearly visible; accessible to authorized personnel only; no obstructions
OKNCNAHOLD
A2Panel equipped with backup battery (UPS/battery pack) for minimum 24-hour operation
Cl. 4.2 — Power backup (IS 2175:2018)
Battery capacity documented; charging circuit functional; battery age < 3 years; test by switching mains off — system operates ≥ 24 hours
OKNCNAHOLD
A3Main power supply ≥ 230V AC, 5A minimum; circuit breaker and isolation switch installed
Cl. 4.3 — Mains power (IS 2175:2018)
Supply verified at panel input; breaker rating ≥ 10A; isolation switch accessible; earth leakage < 5 mA
OKNCNAHOLD
A4All panel LEDs and display lights functional and clear (fault, alarm, power, zone LEDs)
Cl. 5.1 — Status indication (IS 2175:2018)
LED brightness adequate; labels readable; system self-diagnostics operational; no dark/damaged displays
OKNCNAHOLD
A5Panel programming verified and tested (zone addresses, alarm thresholds, time delays set correctly)
Cl. 5.2 — System programming (IS 2175:2018)
Program documented in system manual; address assignment verified for all devices; test sequence confirmed
OKNCNAHOLD
B. DETECTOR INSTALLATION AND PLACEMENT
B1Smoke detectors installed in all compartments, rooms, and exit routes (≤ 7 m spacing rule verified)
Cl. 6.1 — Coverage area (IS 2175:2018)
Spacing measured; max 7 m between detectors in any direction; no blind spots behind beams/ducts > 45 cm
OKNCNAHOLD
B2Heat detectors installed in high-ambient areas (kitchens, parking, boiler rooms); fusible detectors set at ≤ 70°C
Cl. 6.2 — Heat detector selection (IS 2175:2018)
Heat detector spacing ≤ 5 m center-to-center; setting appropriate for location; thermal rating labeled on device
OKNCNAHOLD
B3Flame detectors (UV/IR) installed in high-risk areas (chemical storage, warehouses, open spaces)
Cl. 6.3 — Flame detection (IS 2175:2018)
Coverage angle verified per design; no obstruction of optical path; self-test functional
OKNCNAHOLD
B4All detectors mounted 10-30 cm below ceiling (horizontal surfaces); not on sloped ceilings > 45°
Cl. 6.4 — Mounting height (IS 2175:2018)
Height measured from ceiling; adjustment for high ceilings (> 3 m) documented; perpendicular to airflow where relevant
OKNCNAHOLD
B5Detector spacing clear of obstructions; ≥ 50 cm from walls, beams, air vents, and light fittings
Cl. 6.5 — Obstruction clearance (IS 2175:2018)
Clearance measured; no shelves, signage, or ductwork blocking detector face; visual sightline verified
OKNCNAHOLD
B6All detectors factory-sealed and undamaged; sealing caps/covers in place until commissioning
Cl. 7.1 — Factory condition (IS 2175:2018)
Caps removed only during final testing; no dirt or insect ingress into optical chamber; visual inspection passed
OKNCNAHOLD
B7Detector address (addressable systems) or zone assignment programmed and verified
Cl. 7.2 — Address assignment (IS 2175:2018)
Address assignment documented in system drawing; manual address settings match database; no duplicate addresses
OKNCNAHOLD
C. WIRING AND INSTALLATION INTEGRITY
C1All detector wiring run in conduit or approved cable trays; color-coded (red-positive, black-negative)
Cl. 8.1 — Cable routing (IS 2175:2018)
Cable gauge ≥ 1.5 mm² (18 AWG); conduit diameter appropriate; no sharp bends; separation from power cables ≥ 30 cm
OKNCNAHOLD
C2All connections (terminals, connectors) tight and corrosion-free; no loose wiring
Cl. 8.2 — Terminal quality (IS 2175:2018)
Terminal resistance < 5 Ohm per joint; continuity tested; no green corrosion; periodic retightening schedule established
OKNCNAHOLD
C3Detector loop (loop line isolation) functional; single detector failure does not disable zone
Cl. 8.3 — Loop integrity (IS 2175:2018)
Loop resistance measured; cross-check continuity end-to-end; isolator module tested by manual fault injection
OKNCNAHOLD
C4All cabling tested for insulation resistance ≥ 1 MΩ at 500V DC (megohm test performed)
Cl. 8.4 — Insulation integrity (IS 2175:2018)
Megohm meter test passed; no breakdown; test record dated and signed; any failures isolated and corrected
OKNCNAHOLD
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