Adequate Maintenance of fire protection system is as critical as the original decision to install them. Because the fire suppression, detection and alarm system are generally not used on a routine basis, their state of readiness is not obvious.

However, when these systems are called upon to work, there is an emergency at hand and they must work properly the first time. There is no time to perform maintenance or repair during the emergency.

The initial acceptance testing of a new system is important to assure that the system is installed and functioning properly. Periodic inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire protection and detection system is essential to assure performance when needed.