Fire Examiners inspectors are IFC-certified and inspect to ASTM E2174 and ASTM E2393 under IBC 1705.17. We are not the installer. Fire Examiners provides independent third-party firestop special inspection for projects that require verification under IBC 1705.17. We are not the installer. Our job is to inspect through-penetration and joint firestop systems to ASTM E2174 and ASTM E2393, document what we find, and deliver reports AHJs, insurers, and building owners can rely on.
Who this is for
- General contractors and construction managers on IBC projects where firestop special inspection is required
- Building owners and developers who need an independent inspection record
- Architects and design teams coordinating compliance
- Insurers and risk reviewers who care about documented verification
What we check / process
- Field special inspection of firestop systems per ASTM E2174 and ASTM E2393
- Alignment with IBC 1705.17 special inspection requirements
- Comparison of installed conditions to approved listings and project documents
- Clear documentation of compliant work and deficiencies
- Reporting written for AHJ, insurer, and owner review
Why it matters
Installer QC is not the same as independent special inspection. Independence is the point of the requirement: a separate party verifies that firestop systems match approved listings before concealment and closeout.
Outcomes
- A defensible inspection record
- Fewer late surprises at closeout
- A third-party voice that is not the installer
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Phone: 727-537-0047 · Email: info@fire-examiners.com
Frequently asked questions
What is third-party Firestop Special Inspection?
It is independent verification of installed through-penetration and joint firestop against approved listings and project documents. Where IBC 1705.17 applies, Fire Examiners inspects to ASTM E2174 and ASTM E2393, documents findings, and delivers reports AHJs, insurers, and owners can rely on. We are not the installer.
Who typically hires the special inspector?
Owners, owner’s representatives, or the GC/CM commonly engage the special inspection firm. Whoever holds the contract, the installer should not be the special inspector. Fire Examiners works as an independent third party so the inspection record is separate from installer quality control.
What do you deliver at closeout?
You receive documentation of what was inspected, how it compared to approved listings and documents, and what remained open. Reports are written for AHJs, owners, and project teams. We stay available for re-inspection of corrected conditions; we do not perform the corrective installation ourselves.