Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems Performance Measures

Level I Performance Measures

0306-1101	Maintain personal safety on the job site.
0306-1102	Select and use the proper tools, materials, and instruments for Level I tasks.
0306-1103	Identify and test control units, power supplies, and off-premises communication equipment.
0306-1104	Identify and test common notification and initiating devices.
0306-1105	Identify and apply the inspection and testing methods as defined in NFPA 72.
0306-1106	Prepare documentation of inspection and testing activities in accordance with NFPA 72 requirements.
0306-1107	Read and interpret system plans to locate fire alarm system devices.
0306-1108	Locate and identify fire alarm system interfaces with other systems.
0306-1109	Recognize and report either external signs of obstruction or damage to fire alarm system devices.
0306-1110	While performing inspections, communicate with the facility owner, off premises monitoring, occupants, and AHJ to exchange needed information about inspection and testing activities and alarm coordination.

Level II Performance Measures

0306-3101	Identify the major components of specialized systems and their functions.
0306-3102	Identify the fire alarm system interfaces with suppression systems and pre-action systems, as well as their components, wiring, and functions.
0306-3103	Read and apply manufacturers’ information to correctly inspect and test interfaces with specialized equipment, such as flame detectors, radiant heat detectors, mass notification systems, smoke control equipment, and so forth.
0306-3104	Recognize and report external signs of damage or obstructions to the proper operation of specialized equipment, such as flame detectors, radiant heat detectors, mass notification systems, smoke control equipment, and so forth.
0306-3105	Determine signal paths and interactions from system documentation.
0306-3106	Predict the fire alarm system response to a signal or activity generated by any interfaced systems and vice versa.
0306-3107	Identify and apply inspection and testing frequencies and methods, as defined in NFPA 72.
0306-3108	Properly document testing activities and findings in accordance with the relevant standards and authorities.
0306-3109	Plan the inspection and testing of a large, complex fire alarm system, including coordination with the owner and with other trades, specialties, and authorities.
0306-3110	Coordinate the activities of a team of inspectors on a large, complex inspection and testing job effectively to ensure a full and accurate accounting of the condition and status of the system and satisfaction of the requirements of the applicable standards and authorities.
0306-3111	Maintain personnel safety on the job site.