A method, apparatus, remote accessory and authentication server are provided for facilitating operations such as an authenticated test of life safety equipment having components including a control panel and sensors. The life safety equipment requires testing according to a fire code. An access procedure is conducted to identify equipment and testing requirements and to establish a communication session between the equipment and an authentication server during an authenticated test. Another access procedure is conducted to provide access for a remote device for facilitating the authenticated test and to establish a communication session between the remote device and an alarm system or authentication server, or the like. Information associated with an impending activation of one of the sensors is received from the remote device and information associated with the sensor, when activated, is reported if detected by the alarm system, to the authentication server and the reported activation information is forwarded to the remote device. Authentication information associated with the activated sensor whether or not detected is received from the remote device and an authenticated report is forwarded to the remote device when all of the alarm condition sensors are tested according to test procedures.