Fire Alarm Systems

Fire alarm services performed in accordance with applicable CAN/ULC standards, manufacturer requirements, and AHJ direction.

A Practical, Inspection-Focused Approach

Fire alarm systems are a critical component of a building's life safety strategy. Proper inspection and testing require an understanding of how devices, control equipment, and connected systems are intended to operate together.

EWF provides fire alarm inspection and testing services focused on confirming operational readiness, identifying deficiencies, and supporting building owners in maintaining compliant, reliable systems.

Fire Alarm Inspection & Testing Services

• Annual and periodic fire alarm inspections
• Operational testing of initiating and notification devices
• Testing of control equipment functions
• Confirmation of alarm, supervisory, and trouble signal operation
• Review of system operation under normal conditions
• Identification and documentation of deficiencies

System Interfaces & Coordinated Operation

Fire alarm systems rarely operate in isolation. In many buildings, they interact with multiple life safety and building systems designed to respond during an emergency.

During inspections and testing, EWF technicians assess observable system responses and interactions, including:

• Fire sprinkler alarm and supervisory inputs
• Smoke control system initiation signals
• Elevator recall functions
• Emergency power and generator status indications
• Door hardware and ancillary control devices

Where system interactions are present, observations are documented and communicated to support coordinated system operation and informed follow-up as required.

This approach helps ensure life safety systems function together as intended and provides building owners and managers with meaningful insight into overall system performance.

Clear Deficiency Identification & Reporting

Inspections only add value when deficiencies are clearly identified and communicated.

EWF provides structured inspection reporting that:

• identifies deficiencies observed during testing
• describes issues clearly and professionally
• supports corrective action by qualified contractors
• assists owners and managers in maintaining compliance

Supporting Complex Buildings

Fire alarm inspections become increasingly important in buildings with interconnected life safety systems or multiple occupancy types.

EWF supports inspection and testing in:

• multi-residential and high-rise buildings
• commercial and mixed-use properties
• parkades and common areas
• buildings with integrated sprinkler and smoke control systems