Fire Alarm
Inspection & Service
Early detection is the difference between an incident and a disaster. We provide NFPA 72 compliant testing, sensitivity verification, and 24/7 monitoring solutions.
- Annual NFPA 72 Testing
- Smoke Sensitivity Reporting
- 24/7 Central Station Monitoring
- Panel Upgrades & Retrofits
The Overwatch Advantage
At Overwatch Fire, we don’t just test devices—we maintain the intelligence of your building's primary defense. We provide active system resolution. Most vendors leave you with a list of failures and proprietary fault codes; we provide the licensed expertise to perform the repairs, clear the faults, and ensure your system is fully functional.
Our direct service model ensures that "silent failures" in your panels or notification circuits are addressed by our technicians on-site. We combine our advocacy roots with technical execution, ensuring every smoke detector, pull station, and NAC circuit is fully operational and 100% Fire Marshal Ready.
Anatomy of an NFPA 72 Test
Verifying primary power supplies and testing backup battery load capacity to ensure system uptime during outages.
Ensuring smoke detectors activate within mandated NFPA entry ranges to prevent delayed detection or false alarms.
Simulating alarm signals to verify sub-60 second Central Station reception and emergency dispatch accuracy.
The "Brain" of the system that monitors all inputs and triggers sirens, strobes, and monitoring signals.
Automatic sensor that detects smoke particles. These must be tested for sensitivity every two years.
Strategically placed lever near exits allowing occupants to manually trigger the fire alarm system.
Audio/visual alerts designed to notify all occupants of an emergency, compliant with ADA standards.
Triggers on high temperatures. Ideal for kitchens or garages where smoke detectors would cause false alarms.
Conventional
Hardware-based systems that divide a building into "Zones." If a detector trips, the panel only knows the general area (e.g., "Zone 1 - First Floor West"), requiring physical searching to find the source.
Addressable
Each device has a unique digital ID. The panel identifies the exact room and specific device in alarm instantly (e.g., "Smoke Detector 42 - Server Room"), significantly reducing response times.
- 100% Device Testing Required Annually
- Sensitivity Verification Every 2 Years
- Distinctive Audibility Requirements
- Operable Condition Mandates
- 100% Inventory Accuracy
- Immediate Deficiency Resolution
- Automatic Dispatch Required
- Dual-Path Communications