The Philadelphia Fire Code requires property owners to have fire protection systems inspected annually. Fire protection systems include:
- Sprinkler and standpipe systems.
- Special hazard suppression systems.
- Fire Alarm systems.
If a system fails inspection, the inspector must send a deficiency notice to L&I. Notices must be submitted within 45 days of inspection. The forms and notices on this page can be used for inspections.
To inspect and certify new installation of building systems or components as part of a permit, use the construction inspections forms.
| Name | Description | Released | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual certification: Emergency standby power systems PDF | Fire protection system inspectors use this form to certify emergency standby power systems. | August 5, 2019 | |
| Annual certification: Fire alarm systems PDF | Fire protection system inspectors use this form to certify fire alarm systems. | July 31, 2023 | |
| Annual certification: Special hazard suppression systems PDF | Fire protection system inspectors use this form to certify special hazard suppression systems. | August 5, 2019 | |
| Annual certification: Sprinkler and standpipe systems PDF | Fire protection system inspectors use this form to certify sprinkler and standpipe systems. | June 23, 2022 | |
| Certification form: Damper PDF | Inspectors use this form to certify damper testing. | May 24, 2021 | |
| Certification form: Smoke control PDF | Inspectors use this form to certify smoke control testing. | May 24, 2021 | |
| Deficiency notice: Fire alarm systems PDF | Inspectors use this form to notify L&I that a fire alarm system is deficient. | June 24, 2019 | |
| Deficiency notice: Fire suppression system PDF | Inspectors use this form to notify L&I that a fire suppression system is deficient. | June 24, 2019 | |
| Deficiency notice: Special hazard suppression systems PDF | Inspectors use this form to notify L&I that a special hazard suppression system is deficient. | June 24, 2019 | |
| Deficiency report: Smoke control and damper PDF | Inspectors use this form to notify L&I that a smoke control or damper system is deficient. | October 20, 2021 |