Inspection ChecklistSecurity
Security System Inspection Checklist Template
Ensure reliable security protection with comprehensive inspection of alarm, camera, and access control systems.
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Overview
Security systems require regular testing and maintenance to ensure reliable protection. This checklist covers intrusion detection, video surveillance, access control, and central station communication testing for comprehensive security system maintenance.
Key Benefits
Complete Checklist
Control Panel Inspection
- Check panel power supply and battery
- Test battery backup duration
- Verify programming and zone setup
- Check communication paths
- Test cellular or IP communication
- Verify phone line if applicable
- Check panel firmware version
- Review event history log
- Test panel tamper switch
- Document panel condition and settings
Intrusion Detection Devices
- Test all door and window contacts
- Walk test all motion detectors
- Test glass break detectors
- Check shock and vibration sensors
- Test panic and duress buttons
- Verify siren and strobe operation
- Check device battery levels
- Inspect for device tampering
- Verify proper detection coverage
- Document device test results
Video Surveillance System
- Check all camera images and focus
- Clean camera lenses and housings
- Verify camera positioning and coverage
- Test PTZ camera functions
- Check IR illumination operation
- Verify recording is functioning
- Test playback and search functions
- Check storage capacity and retention
- Test remote viewing access
- Document camera conditions
Access Control System
- Test card reader operation
- Verify door strike and mag lock function
- Test request to exit devices
- Check door position sensors
- Test intercom and video entry
- Verify user database accuracy
- Test anti-passback if configured
- Check elevator control if applicable
- Test emergency lockdown function
- Document access point testing
Communication Testing
- Send test signal to central station
- Verify signal received and logged
- Test all alarm signal types
- Verify proper account information
- Test supervision signals
- Check communication supervision time
- Verify backup communication path
- Test two-way voice if equipped
- Document communication test results
- Confirm central station contact info
Documentation and Training
- Update as-built documentation
- Review emergency procedures
- Verify user codes are current
- Remove terminated user access
- Review false alarm history
- Provide user operation refresher
- Update emergency contact list
- Review expansion requirements
- Complete inspection certificate
- Schedule next inspection date
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