Fire safety systems degrade without regular maintenance. Missed inspections can lead to:
Routine inspections ensure your business stays protected, your people stay safe, and your operations stay compliant.
Monthly: Visual inspection for pressure, damage, accessibility
Annually: Full maintenance check by a certified technician
Every 6 years: Internal maintenance for stored pressure extinguishers
Every 12 years: Hydrostatic testing
Monthly: Visual indicator checks and panel functionality
Quarterly: Device testing and battery inspection
Annually: Full functional test by licensed fire alarm technician
Weekly or Monthly: Gauge checks (depending on system type)
Quarterly: Alarm devices, valves, and flow switch testing
Annually: Comprehensive inspection and system test
Every 5 years: Internal piping inspection
Every 10 years: Dry system testing and component replacement as needed
Monthly: 30-second functional test
Annually: 90-minute full-duration test
Semi-Annually: Professional inspection and testing
Includes nozzles, chemical agents, detection lines, and control panels
Annually: Operational inspection and gap measurement per NFPA 80
Includes hardware checks, closure speed, signage, and clearance compliance
Annually (minimum): Fire safety training for staff and evacuation drill
Semi-Annually or Quarterly: High-risk environments (e.g., hospitals, manufacturing)
1. What’s the most commonly missed fire safety inspection?
Monthly fire extinguisher checks and emergency lighting tests are often overlooked but required.
2. Do industries have different inspection requirements?
Yes. High-risk environments like kitchens, healthcare, and manufacturing often have more frequent or stricter mandates.
3. Can I perform my own fire system inspections?
Basic visual checks are fine, but certified inspections must be performed by qualified professionals per code.
4. What if I just had an inspection 6 months ago?
You may still need monthly or quarterly checks depending on your system and industry.
5. How can I automate reminders for inspections?
Use a service provider like AAA Fire Protection with a digital scheduling system or build a reminder workflow using Airtable and Make.com.
We recommend scheduling an annual inspection at minimum. However, high-occupancy buildings or industries with stricter regulations may require quarterly or semi-annual inspections to stay compliant.
Yes. Every inspection includes detailed reports, code citations, and corrective recommendations — all formatted for AHJs, insurance providers, and internal audits.
We offer multi-location service coordination, centralized scheduling, and standardized reporting to keep everything organized and consistent across your properties.
Absolutely. If we identify any violations, our team provides clear next steps, correction plans, and priority timelines to get you back in compliance quickly.
Yes. All of our inspectors are certified, trained to current NFPA standards, and stay up to date with local, state, and federal fire codes.
Most inspections take between 1–3 hours depending on the size and complexity of your facility. Larger or multi-building sites may require more time or follow-up.
