A new fire detection or alarm system must pass which of the following tests in order to be certified?

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Certification of a new fire detection or alarm system hinges on proving it works exactly as designed right after installation. The test required for this is the initial installation acceptance test, often called commissioning, because it verifies that the system as installed matches the design, codes, and the manufacturer's specifications. It checks that all components—detectors, initiating devices, notification appliances, control panels, power supplies, and interconnections—function correctly together, with proper coverage, wiring integrity, power backup, and accurate signaling and annunciation. This validates performance before the system is put into service.

Reacceptance tests are performed after significant changes or rework, not for a brand-new installation. Annual tests are periodic maintenance to ensure ongoing operation, not the initial certification. A glass breaking test would only apply to glass-break detectors if those devices are part of the system, and it does not address the overall system certification.