Inspections
Know your systems are ready before the AHJ does.
Trifecta Service Group performs fire alarm, emergency lighting, and fire extinguisher inspections for Kentucky commercial facilities — with documentation that holds up to scrutiny.
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Kentucky code requires regular inspection of your fire alarm system, emergency and exit lighting, and portable fire extinguishers. Each system has its own testing standard, documentation requirement, and compliance interval. We handle all three and deliver reports that satisfy your authority having jurisdiction.
Fire alarm inspections
Fire alarm system testing & inspection
NFPA 72 / KRS 227.300
Kentucky commercial buildings must have fire alarm systems inspected per NFPA 72, as adopted under KRS 227.300. Most commercial systems require annual inspection at minimum, with select devices tested quarterly or semi-annually.
WHAT WE DO
- Initiating device testing — smoke detectors, heat detectors, pull stations, duct detectors
- Notification appliance verification — horns, strobes, speakers
- Control panel and annunciator review
- Monitoring and supervisory signal testing
- Battery and power supply testing
- Written report with device-level findings
REQUIRED FREQUENCY
Annual minimum; quarterly or semi-annual for select devices per NFPA 72 Table 14.4.5
OUT OF COMPLIANCE
Non-compliance risks failed AHJ inspections, citation, occupancy restrictions, and increased liability in the event of a fire loss.
Emergency & exit lighting
Emergency lighting & exit sign inspection
NFPA 101 / IBC / KRS 227.300
Emergency egress lighting and exit signs are required under NFPA 101 and the IBC as adopted in Kentucky. Systems must maintain illumination for 90 minutes during a power failure, with a 30-second functional test monthly and a full 90-minute discharge test annually.
WHAT WE DO
- Monthly 30-second functional test verification
- Annual 90-minute full-discharge test
- Exit sign illumination and directional arrow verification
- Battery condition and charging circuit inspection
- Documentation of all units tested and results
- Identification of failed or degraded units requiring replacement
REQUIRED FREQUENCY
Monthly (30-second test) and annual (90-minute test) per NFPA 101 §7.9
OUT OF COMPLIANCE
Failed or untested emergency lighting is among the most commonly cited life safety deficiencies. Non-compliance can result in immediate corrective action orders.
Fire extinguisher inspections
Portable fire extinguisher inspection
NFPA 10 / KRS 227.300
Portable fire extinguishers in Kentucky commercial facilities must be inspected per NFPA 10. Visual inspections are required monthly, with a formal annual maintenance inspection by a qualified technician. Hydrostatic testing intervals vary by extinguisher type.
WHAT WE DO
- Annual maintenance inspection per NFPA 10
- Pressure gauge and tamper seal verification
- Physical condition and mounting check
- Accessibility and placement review per code
- Tagging and documentation for each unit
- Identification of units requiring recharge, repair, or replacement
REQUIRED FREQUENCY
Monthly visual inspection (owner responsibility) and annual maintenance per NFPA 10 §7.3
OUT OF COMPLIANCE
Missing tags, expired inspections, or improperly placed extinguishers are frequent AHJ citation items and may result in fines and mandatory corrective timelines.
What to expect
The inspection process, step by step.
Schedule and pre-inspection review
We confirm scope, system types, and prior inspection records before arriving on site.
On-site testing
Systematic testing of each device or unit in scope — initiating devices, notification appliances, emergency lighting, and extinguishers at each location.
Deficiency identification
Every finding is documented with location, device type, and nature of the deficiency. The report reflects actual system condition — nothing is passed over.
Written inspection report
You receive a written report covering all systems tested, results, and deficiencies — formatted to satisfy AHJ documentation requirements.
Corrective action path
If deficiencies are found, we outline what's required and can schedule repair or replacement. You leave knowing exactly what your systems need.
Kentucky AHJ requirements
What inspectors look for.
Kentucky's authority having jurisdiction — typically the local fire marshal or fire department — enforces compliance with the state fire code, which adopts NFPA standards by reference under KRS 227.300. During an AHJ inspection, inspectors verify that required inspections have been performed on schedule, that documentation is current and on-site, and that any previously identified deficiencies have been corrected. Facilities that cannot produce current inspection records are treated as non-compliant regardless of system condition.
Current inspection reports on-site and available for review
Inspection intervals met per applicable NFPA standard
Deficiencies from prior inspections corrected and documented
Systems operational and free of known impairments
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