Ever wonder what actually happens when a fire protection company shows up to maintain your fire alarm system?
If you manage or own a building in New York City or New Jersey, you already know that regular maintenance isn’t just a good idea, it’s an FDNY requirement. But many building owners aren’t quite sure what that visit really involves.
Let’s break it down in plain English.
- When a County Fire technician arrives for your fire alarm maintenance visit, the first thing they do is check in with building management and review your system’s testing and maintenance log. This ensures every visit is properly documented, something the FDNY inspectors will look for later.
- Next, they’ll perform a visual inspection of all key fire alarm components: control panels, initiating devices (like smoke or heat detectors), notification appliances (such as strobes and horns), and power supplies. This helps catch any obvious signs of damage, corrosion, or disconnection.
- Then comes the functional testing, the part that keeps your system in compliance. Our team triggers devices one by one to confirm they’re communicating properly with the fire alarm control panel. That includes testing pull stations, smoke detectors, duct detectors, and annunciators. It’s also when we verify that notification devices, the horns, bells, and strobes are working exactly as they should.
- If your system is connected to a central monitoring station, we also verify that alarm signals are transmitting correctly. This step ensures the fire department will actually be alerted in an emergency, which is ultimately what keeps people safe.
- Lastly, we’ll document everything: the results of each test, any deficiencies found, and any parts replaced or repaired. You’ll get a detailed maintenance report, something you should always keep on hand for your FDNY inspection or insurance review.
Regular fire alarm maintenance does more than keep you compliant, it helps prevent costly false alarms, system downtime, and potential violations. Most importantly, it ensures your building’s fire protection systems are ready when you need them most.
At County Fire, we make the process straightforward and worry-free. Our certified technicians handle testing, inspection, repair, and documentation for buildings across NYC, New Jersey, and Connecticut, all in full compliance with FDNY and NFPA 72 standards.
Keep Your Fire Alarm in Top Shape
Stay compliant and confident with expert fire alarm maintenance from County Fire. Call (718) 964-6080, email info@countyfireny.com, or visit www.countyfireny.com to schedule your next maintenance visit.