Fire Alarm Systems

Inspection, repair, 24/7 monitoring, smoke detector sensitivity testing, and new system design and installation.

NFPA 72

IFS provides complete fire alarm services: ongoing inspections and repairs, 24/7 monitoring, and new system design and installation. We work with building owners, architects, and general contractors to keep existing systems compliant and to engineer new alarm systems that meet code requirements and protect occupants.

Our Fire Alarm Capabilities

  • Inspection, testing, and repair - annual NFPA 72 inspections, device testing, panel troubleshooting, and fast repairs that keep your system in service and your building compliant
  • Smoke detector sensitivity testing - calibrated testing per NFPA 72 to verify detectors respond within manufacturer specifications
  • 24/7 central station monitoring - through our partnership with Emergency24, providing UL-listed monitoring and emergency dispatch
  • Annunciator and notification device programming - zone configuration, audio/visual device coordination, and voice evacuation systems
  • System design and engineering - CAD drawings, device layouts, riser diagrams, and battery calculations
  • Permitting and installation - we pull permits, coordinate plan reviews with your local AHJ, and install addressable and conventional systems for new construction and retrofits

Compliance and Testing

NFPA 72, the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, governs how fire alarm systems must be designed, installed, tested, and maintained. IFS technicians perform all required testing: initial acceptance testing on new installations, and ongoing annual inspections with semi-annual sensitivity testing on existing systems.

We document every test and generate reports ready for AHJ review.

Authorized Partnerships

As an authorized Gamewell and Honeywell distributor, IFS installs and services a full range of fire alarm panels and devices. We stock common replacement parts locally, which means faster repairs and less downtime for your system.

We serve: Ventura , Oxnard , Thousand Oaks , Camarillo , Simi Valley , Moorpark , Santa Barbara , Goleta , Carpinteria , Santa Maria , Lompoc and surrounding communities in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often do fire alarms need to be tested?
NFPA 72 requires annual testing of all fire alarm devices including pull stations, smoke detectors, notification appliances, and monitoring connections. Smoke detector sensitivity testing is required within one year of installation and every two years after that.
What is NFPA 72 and does my building need to comply?
NFPA 72 is the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code. It governs the design, installation, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm systems. If your commercial building in California has a fire alarm system, it must comply with NFPA 72 as adopted by the California Fire Code.
What is smoke detector sensitivity testing?
Sensitivity testing uses calibrated instruments to verify that each smoke detector responds within the manufacturer-specified range. Detectors that drift outside this range are either recalibrated or replaced. NFPA 72 requires this testing every two years to prevent both false alarms and missed detections.

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