Fire alarm inspection and testing that keeps you compliant.
A system that worked at install can quietly drift out of code — and you won’t know until the inspector does.
Acom inspects and tests your fire alarm system to NFPA 72, documents every device, and keeps you ready for the fire marshal — so your protection stays reliable and your paperwork stays in order.
“Joe and Ethan came out for a service call and were wonderful to have on site. Very knowledgeable about what they do. Highly recommend.”
What we inspect and test
NFPA 72 requires every part of the system to be checked on a set schedule, not just the panel. Here’s what a complete inspection covers.
Control Panel & Battery
We verify panel operation, trouble signals, and backup batteries so the system has power when it matters.
Smoke & Heat Detectors
We functionally test each detector, clean and recalibrate as needed, and replace any that fail.
Horns & Strobes
We confirm every notification device sounds and flashes correctly so an alarm reaches everyone in the building.
Pull Stations & Devices
We trip each manual station and initiating device to confirm it signals the panel exactly as it should.
Monitoring Signal Test
We confirm the system actually transmits to the central station, so a real alarm reaches the fire department.
Documentation & Reporting
You get a complete, dated inspection report that satisfies the fire marshal and proves the system was tested.
How a thorough inspection works
NFPA 72 sets the schedule and the scope — it’s not a quick walk-through and a signature. A real inspection tests every device, catches the problems a glance misses, and produces documentation that holds up with the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ). Here is how Acom runs it from arrival to report.
Records & device inventory review
We pull your system records and last inspection so we know every device, zone, and what’s due under NFPA 72.
Visual inspection
We check devices, wiring, mounting, and clearances for damage, obstructions, or changes since the last visit.
Functional device testing
We test detectors, pull stations, horns, strobes, and modules so each one actually initiates and signals correctly.
Panel, battery & signal verification
We confirm panel operation, battery backup, and that alarm signals reach the central station as required.
Deficiency identification & repair
We flag anything failing or out of code, and our technicians can repair or replace it — often on the same visit.
Documentation & scheduling
We deliver a complete, AHJ-ready report and set your next inspection so you never miss a required interval.
From a single storefront to a multi-building enterprise campus, Acom inspects every account to the same code discipline — and keeps the documentation that proves it.
One partner for security, fire, and network
Most providers handle one piece. Acom designs and supports all three — so the systems that protect your business actually work together.
Security
Protect people and property with integrated systems.
- Intrusion detection
- Video surveillance
- Access control
- Automation & monitoring
Fire
Stay safe and compliant with full life-safety coverage.
- Fire alarm design & install
- Sprinkler & suppression
- Inspection & maintenance
- Testing & compliance
Network
Keep operations running with secure IT infrastructure.
- Managed IT services
- Cybersecurity
- Backup & disaster recovery
- VoIP & phone systems
Fewer vendors. One accountable partner.
When your security, fire, and network systems come from one team, there’s no finger-pointing and no gaps between providers. You get unified support, systems that integrate cleanly, and one number to call when it matters — backed by the same responsive team for the life of every system.
A system you can actually count on
You installed a fire alarm so you’d never have to wonder whether your people are safe. But a system is only as good as its last real test.
Detectors drift, batteries age, devices quietly fail — and a system that looks fine on the wall can have dead spots you’d only discover during a fire or a failed inspection. A quick check-the-box visit doesn’t catch that. You need a partner who tests every device to NFPA 72, fixes what’s wrong, and hands you documentation that stands up when the fire marshal asks.
That’s the role Acom has played for Georgia businesses for more than 50 years. As one of the top 1% of alarm companies in the country, with certified technicians who do this every day, we bring the authority to keep your system truly compliant — and the responsiveness to make inspection one less thing you worry about.
“Without the right partner, the cost shows up at the worst possible moment — a failed inspection and the fines that follow, a citation that threatens your certificate of occupancy, or a fire that spreads because a device no one tested didn’t work. With lives in the building, the stakes here aren’t only financial; they’re human.”
Our promise is simple — Protect. Manage. Respond. We protect the people in your building, manage your inspection schedule and compliance, and respond the moment something needs attention.
From an owner who dreads the inspection and hopes nothing’s wrong — to a leader who knows every device has been tested, the report is on file, and the next visit is already on the calendar.
Our plan to get you there
- 1EvaluateWe assess your site, risks, and goals.
- 2InstallCertified pros deploy vetted equipment.
- 3Monitor & SupportWe watch over and service it for life.
Questions business owners ask us
NFPA 72 requires testing on set intervals, and most commercial fire alarms are inspected annually, with some components checked more often. Your local authority having jurisdiction may require more. We confirm the right schedule for your building.
A complete inspection functionally tests every device — detectors, pull stations, horns, and strobes — plus the panel, batteries, and the signal to the central station. You get a documented report, not just a sticker on the panel.
We document every deficiency and our certified technicians can often repair or replace failed devices on the same visit. You leave the inspection with the problems fixed and the paperwork to prove it.
We schedule around your hours and coordinate any testing that affects monitoring or sounds the alarm, so the inspection fits your operation instead of interrupting it.
Yes. You get a complete, dated inspection report that meets your authority having jurisdiction’s requirements — the record you need to show the system was tested and is in compliance.
Yes. We inspect and service most major fire alarm systems regardless of who installed them. We’ll review your equipment and take over the inspection schedule from your current provider.
A lapsed inspection can mean code violations, fines, and trouble with your insurance or certificate of occupancy. We put you on a tracked schedule and remind you ahead of each due date so it doesn’t slip.
Get ahead of your next inspection
Schedule a fire alarm inspection. We’ll test every device to NFPA 72, fix what needs fixing, and hand you the documentation that keeps you compliant and inspection-ready.