Fire Alarm Inspection & Testing
Annual and quarterly fire alarm inspection, testing, and certification under NFPA 72 for commercial California properties.
Overview
California commercial properties are required to have their fire alarm systems inspected and tested by a qualified contractor on a defined schedule under NFPA 72 and the California Fire Code. Fireside Security performs annual, semi-annual, and quarterly inspections on every major fire alarm platform.
Every inspection is delivered with an AHJ-formatted report, device-level test records, and documented deficiencies with recommended remediation — so your fire marshal receives exactly what they expect and your risk manager has a defensible record.
We inspect standalone panels, networked buildings, and multi-building campuses across healthcare, education, manufacturing, warehouse, hospitality, and property management portfolios.
Why Fireside
What you get
- NFPA 72 annual, semi-annual, quarterly inspections
- Sensitivity testing for smoke detectors
- AHJ-formatted digital inspection reports
- Deficiency logs with prioritized remediation
- Portfolio-level scheduling for multi-site owners
Our process
Predictable from survey to sign-off
01 · Schedule
We build an inspection calendar tied to your certificate of occupancy dates so nothing lapses.
02 · Field Test
Every initiating and notification device is tested and recorded.
03 · Report
Digital report delivered within 48 hours with AHJ-ready formatting and deficiency list.
04 · Remediation
Any deficiencies are quoted and scheduled with the same C-10 crew — no handoff.
Frequently asked
How often is a commercial fire alarm inspection required in California?
Under NFPA 72, most commercial fire alarm systems require annual inspection at minimum, with additional quarterly and semi-annual testing on specific devices such as smoke detectors, duct detectors, and off-premises communication.
Do you provide reports the fire marshal will accept?
Yes. Our reports are formatted to the current NFPA 72 record-of-completion standard and are accepted statewide by California AHJs.
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