A fire alarm inspection is a visual check or functional test of fire alarm system components. The control panel, smoke detectors and alarms, sprinklers or suppressants, communication system, and power sources are all inspected to make sure they are in working condition. At the end of the inspection, the fire protection company conducting the inspection will give you a report to submit to your state regulatory agency. Different fire alarm system components are inspected on a weekly, monthly, quarterly or annual basis according to national fire code guidelines.