Every system on schedule. Every record on file.
The program keeps every fire protection system in your building inspected, tested, and maintained on its code-required cycle — and files the proof in a form your fire inspector and insurance carrier can actually use. Maintain today. Save tomorrow.
Protecting Lives
Every detector, head, and horn we test has one job: work the night people are inside your building. We test like that night is tomorrow.
Protecting Property
A maintained system catches a fire small. That’s the difference between a service call and a rebuild.
Delivering Peace of Mind
Straight reports, complete records, and a phone that gets answered at 2 a.m.
Four deliverables. All of them in writing.
Every property on the program gets the same four artifacts. Flip a plate to see exactly what’s inside each one.
Property Risk Scorecard
Eight categories walked and scored — one number your whole team understands.
NO. 01 · WHAT’S INSIDE
- Eight scored categories, alarm to records
- One 0–100 property score
- Rating bands — Excellent down to Critical
- A figure you can track year over year
4-Tier Deficiency Priority System
Every finding assigned a priority by risk and urgency — budget goes where it matters first.
NO. 02 · WHAT’S INSIDE
- Priority 1 — correct or protect immediately
- Priority 2 — repair within 30 days
- Priority 3 — fold into scheduled maintenance
- Priority 4 — recommendation, on the record
NFPA-Aligned Inspection Frequency Schedule
Every system on its code-required cycle — weekly to five-year — on one calendar we manage.
NO. 03 · WHAT’S INSIDE
- All eleven service categories, one calendar
- Weekly through 5-year cycles
- NFPA + California Title 19 intervals
- FDC checks quarterly, per NFPA 25
Insurance Documentation Packet
Every inspection, test, and correction filed in a form your insurer can actually read.
NO. 04 · WHAT’S INSIDE
- Inspection and test records, every system
- Deficiency findings with priority tiers
- Repair records tied to each finding
- Organized by system and date
The Property Risk Scorecard
Eight categories, one number. The scorecard turns “how compliant are we?” from a feeling into a figure you can track year over year — and show your carrier.
A higher score indicates lower risk and stronger protection for your building, occupants, and business.
| Score | Rating |
|---|---|
| 90 – 100 | Excellent |
| 75 – 89 | Good |
| 60 – 74 | Needs Improvement |
| 0 – 59 | Critical |
The eight scorecard categories
- Fire Alarm System
- Fire Sprinkler System
- Water Supply & Fire Pumps
- Means of Egress
- Fire Doors & Barriers
- Fire Extinguishers
- Housekeeping
- Documentation & Records
A tag proves a visit. A program proves a system.
Four tiers. No guessing.
Every deficiency we find is assigned a priority level based on risk and urgency — so your budget goes to what actually matters, in the order it matters.
Read the full explainer: what happens after a fire inspection finds deficiencies →
- Priority 1
Immediate
Correct or protect immediatelyAn immediate life safety issue — an impaired fire pump, a closed control valve, a dead alarm panel. The system is protected or restored right away, with fire watch and notifications handled where required.
- Priority 2
High
Repair within 30 daysA significant risk to life safety or system reliability — failing batteries, a leaking valve, notification gaps. Scheduled and corrected within thirty days.
- Priority 3
Moderate
Repair during scheduled maintenanceDoes not immediately impair life safety — worn gauges, minor corrosion, aging components. Folded into the next scheduled service visit to control cost.
- Priority 4
Low
Recommendation — no immediate actionA best-practice improvement — faded signage, housekeeping, documentation upgrades. Noted on your report so nothing is invisible, actioned when you choose.
The inspection cadence, system by system
Every fire protection system carries its own code-required rhythm — weekly to five-year. The program puts all of them on one calendar we manage for you.
| System | Inspection frequency | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Alarm Systems | Semi-Annual & Annual | Fire Alarms → |
| Fire Sprinkler Systems | Quarterly, Annual & 5-Year | Fire Sprinklers → |
| Fire Pumps | Weekly, Monthly & Annual | Fire Pumps → |
| Fire Extinguishers | Monthly & Annual | Extinguishers → |
| Exit & Emergency Lighting | Monthly & Annual | Exit Lighting → |
| Fire Doors | Annual | Fire Doors → |
| Fire Department Connections (FDCs) | Quarterly | Backflow & FDC → |
| Backflow Prevention Assemblies | Annual (or as required by local water authority) | Backflow & FDC → |
| Standpipe Systems | Annual & 5-Year | Standpipes → |
| Fire Hydrants (Private) | Annual | Underground Mains → |
| Underground Fire Service Mains | Periodic Inspection & 5-Year Assessment | Underground Mains → |
How the program runs
Walk it, score it, schedule it, file it — the same sequence on every property we take on.
- Property Risk Scorecard
- We walk every fire and life safety category in your building and score it 0–100 — so you know exactly where you stand before anyone else tells you.
- NFPA-Aligned Schedule
- Every system goes on its code-required cycle — weekly to 5-year — on one calendar, with reminders handled by us instead of your spreadsheet.
- 4-Tier Triage & Repair
- Findings are prioritized P1–P4 by life safety impact, with clear windows for correction. Urgent things get fixed now; everything else is planned, not panicked.
- Insurance Documentation Packet
- Clean records of every inspection, test, and correction — the paper trail that protects your claims and supports better conversations with your carrier.
Compliance is a three-way partnership
The program spells out all three roles — owner, manager, and contractor — so nothing falls in the gap between them.
Property Owner
- Ensure fire protection systems are installed and maintained
- Provide access for inspections, testing, and repairs
- Maintain records of all inspections and service activities
- Correct deficiencies in a timely manner
- Notify us of any changes to the building or systems
Property Manager
- Schedule and coordinate required inspections
- Ensure access is available for technicians
- Report deficiencies or changes immediately
- Maintain clear access to life safety equipment
- Keep emergency contact information up to date
West Coast Fire Systems
- Perform inspections, testing, and maintenance per the established schedule
- Document all findings and provide clear reporting
- Identify deficiencies and recommend corrective actions
- Provide professional repairs and follow-up
- Support code compliance and insurance readiness
Inspections that pay for themselves
The Insurance Documentation Packet collects every inspection, test, and correction in one place. Insurance companies evaluate how well your fire protection systems are maintained before they price your premium — a documented program lowers your risk profile, strengthens your claims position, and gives your broker something concrete to negotiate with.
Program questions
Answered the way we answer them on the phone.
What is a fire and life safety compliance program?
A fire and life safety compliance program is a documented system for keeping every fire protection system in a building inspected, tested, and maintained on its code-required schedule — with records that prove it. The West Coast Fire Systems program covers all eleven of our service categories on one calendar and produces four deliverables: the Property Risk Scorecard, the 4-Tier Deficiency Priority System, the NFPA-Aligned Inspection Frequency Schedule, and the Insurance Documentation Packet.
Who is responsible for fire code compliance — the owner or the property manager?
Ultimately the property owner is responsible for ensuring fire protection systems are installed and maintained, but day-to-day duties usually flow through the property manager: scheduling inspections, providing access, reporting deficiencies, and keeping emergency contacts current. Our program spells out all three roles — owner, manager, and contractor — so nothing falls in the gap between them.
What does the Property Risk Scorecard measure?
The scorecard rates eight categories — fire alarm, fire sprinklers, water supply and fire pumps, means of egress, fire doors and barriers, fire extinguishers, housekeeping, and documentation — and rolls them into a 0–100 property score. Ninety and above is excellent; below sixty means the property carries critical risk. A higher score means lower risk and stronger protection for your building, occupants, and business.
How is this different from just hiring an inspection company?
An inspection company hands you a tag and an invoice. A compliance program hands you a system: every finding prioritized on a four-tier scale, every system on its NFPA cycle, and every record filed in a packet your insurer and fire inspector can read. The difference shows up at renewal time, during AHJ visits, and on the worst day — when a claim gets filed.
Does the program cover buildings with multiple properties or tenants?
Yes — the program was designed for portfolio use. Property managers get one report format, one deficiency language, and one calendar across every building, which is exactly what makes multi-site compliance manageable instead of chaotic.
Start with the scorecard.
A free compliance assessment scores your property across all eight categories — and shows you exactly what P1 through P4 look like in your building.
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