Schedule
How often do life-safety systems need inspection?
Each system has its own interval. Miss one, and that is the date an AHJ visit is there to catch.
Put every due date in one ledger. The shop still sets each date.
Different systems, different dates
| System | Ledger starting point | Reference already on this site |
|---|---|---|
| Fire alarm | 12 months, then the shop writes the date | NFPA 72 is the usual reference for fire alarm inspection and testing. You set the rebook date. |
| Sprinkler system | 12 months, then the shop writes the date | NFPA 25 is the usual reference for sprinkler inspection, testing, and maintenance. You set the rebook date. |
| Fire extinguisher | 12 months, then the shop writes the date | NFPA 10 is the usual reference for portable fire extinguisher maintenance. You set the rebook date. |
| Emergency lighting | Not a ledger type. Keep the building log. | This site does not cite a separate standard for emergency lights. |
| Backflow assembly | 12 months, then the shop writes the date | Backflow dates usually follow the water supplier. You set the rebook date. |
Fire pump and hood and Ansul belong on the same list. NFPA 25 covers fire pump inspection and the annual flow test many shops schedule. You set the rebook date. NFPA 96 hood-cleaning frequency depends on how much the kitchen cooks. NFPA 17A wet-chemical inspection is often twice a year. You set the rebook date. Hood and Ansul starts at 6 months, then the shop writes the date.
Questions
Who sets the schedule?
The shop sets the rebook date. NFPA 72 is the usual reference for fire alarm inspection and testing. You set the rebook date. NFPA 25 is the usual reference for sprinkler inspection, testing, and maintenance. You set the rebook date. NFPA 10 is the usual reference for portable fire extinguisher maintenance. You set the rebook date. Backflow dates usually follow the water supplier. You set the rebook date. Those notes are not a code determination. The AHJ and the water supplier can expect a tighter date. Rules vary by city.
What if a date is already late?
The ledger sorts that asset into overdue so the shop can draft the note. LifeSafetyRebook does not estimate fines.
Does the ledger email reminders?
A free ledger drafts a plain-text note on this device. It does not send email. A send happens only after a Featured shop queues a due call.
LifeSafetyRebook is not an authority having jurisdiction and does not inspect, approve, or certify a building. The shop sets the interval. Rules vary by city and by water supplier. This page is not legal advice. LifeSafetyRebook does not estimate fines.