What We Actually Check (Most Reviewers Don’t)
- Correct UL/Intertek system selected for every substrate and penetrating item
- Annular space and sleeve details match the tested assembly
- Required forming material, backup material depth, and top-coat on both sides
- Head-of-wall and perimeter; movement capability calculations
- Red-line markup with exact deficiency citations
Case Study – 42 Story High-Rise Building
Caught 185 wrong systems in the original submittal package (wrong materials listed, not the correct manufacturer and wrong substrates)
Cost if not caught after installs = estimated $200,000 in time and materials to remove and re-install, 2 month delay (unknown cost of the delay)
Owner now requires our pre-con review on every one of their projects nationwide.