The cheapest firestop deficiency to fix is the one caught on paper. Fire Examiners reviews firestop submittals and shop drawings before installation so listing conflicts, missing details, and coordination gaps show up early—not after walls and ceilings close.
Who this is for
- Project teams still in submittals or early coordination
- Architects, engineers, and GCs
- Firestop subcontractors who want detailing issues caught before field work
What we check / process
- Review of firestop submittals and shop drawings before installation begins
- Identification of missing or mismatched listings
- Edge conditions and coordination gaps between trades
- A practical checklist so your team knows what reviewed means on this project
Why it matters
Paper problems become field deficiencies, RFIs, rework, and schedule risk. Pre-construction review moves that risk upstream while changes are still inexpensive.
Outcomes
- Fewer field deficiencies
- Cleaner RFIs
- Less rework after assemblies are closed
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Phone: 727-537-0047 · Email: info@fire-examiners.com
Frequently asked questions
What is a pre-construction firestop submittal review?
Fire Examiners reviews firestop submittals and shop drawings before installation so listing conflicts, missing details, and trade coordination gaps show up on paper first. That is when changes are still inexpensive—before sleeves are sealed, shafts are wrapped, and ceilings close.
What do you actually check on the drawings?
We look for missing or mismatched listings, edge and termination conditions, joint and penetration coordination between trades, and gaps that would fail a later field comparison to approved documents. The goal is a clear, project-specific path from paper to listed installation.
Is this the same as field Firestop Special Inspection?
No. Submittal and shop drawing review happens before installation begins. Field Firestop Special Inspection under IBC 1705.17 compares installed conditions to approved listings using ASTM E2174 and ASTM E2393. Many teams use both: paper review first, then independent field inspection.