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Fire Alarm System Record of Completion

This is the NFPA 72 Record of Completion — the standard document confirming a new or modified fire alarm system has been installed and acceptance-tested. It captures control unit and monitoring details, the full device inventory, and the acceptance test checklist.

NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code)Valid: One-off (no expiry)

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What it covers

  • Control unit technology, zones/loops and means of transmission to monitoring
  • Device inventory by type, manufacturer and model
  • Acceptance test checklist — initiating, notification, power, monitoring, ancillary functions
  • Secondary power sizing and calculated standby/alarm duration
  • System acceptance decision and outstanding deficiencies

Who needs a FA Record of Completion?

Fire alarm installing contractors
AHJs accepting new or modified systems
Building owners
Central station monitoring companies

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Frequently asked questions about FA Record of Completion

What is a Record of Completion?
It is the document NFPA 72 requires be prepared for every new or modified fire alarm system, recording the system design, devices installed, and confirmation that the required acceptance tests were performed before the system is placed in service.
How much standby power must a fire alarm system have?
NFPA 72 sets a minimum of 24 hours of standby power followed by 5 minutes of alarm operation for most systems (15 minutes for voice/mass notification systems), unless the approved design specifies otherwise.

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