Security System Check & Monitoring Checklist

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System Overview & Initial Checks

1 of 9

Preliminary assessment of the overall system status and functionality.

Date of Inspection

Time of Inspection

System Uptime (Hours)

Overall System Status

Brief Description of Initial Observations

Power Supply Status

Location of Main Control Panel

System Version Number

Control Panel & Central Monitoring Station

2 of 9

Verification of control panel operation, power supply, connectivity, and central monitoring station functionality.

Control Panel Battery Voltage (V)

UPS Battery Backup Time (minutes)

Communication Status (Central Monitoring)

Notes on Panel Operation/Errors

Last System Log Review Date

Time of System Check Start

Panel Tamper Status

Access Control System (ACS)

3 of 9

Comprehensive check of access points, card readers, biometric scanners, and related access control components.

Number of Active User Accounts

Access Control System Manufacturer

Access Card/Fob Types Supported

Last Card/Fob Inventory Date

Time of Last Door Locking/Unlocking Test

Description of any Access Control Anomalies/Observations

System Firmware Version

Location of Main ACS Server Room

CCTV Surveillance System

4 of 9

Inspection and verification of CCTV cameras, recording devices, and monitoring capabilities.

Total Number of Operational Cameras

Camera Recording Resolution (per camera)

Camera Lens Type (dominant type)

Days of Recording Retention

Description of any observed video quality issues (e.g., blur, pixelation)

DVR/NVR Status

Last System Software Update Date

Notes on any identified vulnerabilities or concerns regarding the CCTV system

Intrusion Detection System (IDS) - Alarm System

5 of 9

Testing and validation of door/window sensors, motion detectors, and alarm triggers.

Battery Voltage (Main Panel)

Battery Voltage (Zone 1)

Zone Status (e.g., Armed, Disarmed, Bypassed)

Time of Last Alarm Trigger (if any)

Notes on Last Alarm Trigger (if any)

Door/Window Sensor Functionality (Zone 1)

Motion Detector Sensitivity (Zone 1)

Date of Last Sensor Calibration

Fire Detection & Alarm System Integration

6 of 9

Ensuring seamless integration and functionality between the security system and fire safety infrastructure.

Fire Panel Communication Status Code (Received from FAC)

Integration Method (e.g., Direct Connection, Networked)

Description of Integration Protocol Used (e.g., BACnet, Modbus)

Last Fire System Integration Test Date

Time of Last Fire System Integration Test

Confirmation of Automatic System Reset After Alarm

Response Time (Seconds) from Fire Alarm to Security System Notification

Notes/Observations during Integration Testing (e.g., any delays, error messages)

Power Backup & System Redundancy

7 of 9

Checking battery backup, generator functionality, and other redundancy measures for continuous operation.

UPS Battery Voltage (V)

UPS Battery Capacity (AH)

Generator Run Time (minutes) - Last Test

Last UPS Battery Replacement Date

Last Generator Maintenance Date

Generator Fuel Level

Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) Operational Status

Notes/Comments on Power Backup System

Reporting & Documentation

8 of 9

Review of system logs, incident reports, and maintenance records.

Date of Last System Review

Time of System Review Started

Summary of Review Findings

Number of Alarm Events Recorded

Alarm Event Verification Status

Attach System Log Export

Recommended Actions / Corrective Measures

Report Distribution Method

System Updates & Software

9 of 9

Verification of software versions, firmware updates, and security patches.

Current System Firmware Version

Last Firmware Update Version (if applicable)

Date of Last Software Update

Software Update Source (e.g., Vendor, Internal Team)

Details of Latest Software/Firmware Update (including version numbers and changes)

Security Patch Status (e.g., Applied, Pending, Not Applicable)

Notes/Comments regarding software updates (e.g., Issues encountered, planned updates)

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