SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

Inspecting fire-resistant penetrations and joints to ensure proper sealing and installation in fire-rated walls, floors, and ceilings, preventing the spread of fire and maintaining the building’s fire safety integrity.

Fire sprinkler systems undergo special inspection for compliance with design specifications and NFPA 13 standards. A special inspector verifies component installation and witnesses hydraulic testing for proper water flow and pressure. Any deficiencies must be corrected and retested before approval.

Involves ensuring that building alterations or construction projects meet the requirements set forth in the TPP to safeguard tenant safety and habitability during work.

Standpipe systems require special inspection for compliance with design documents and NFPA 14 standards. The inspector visually inspects components, conducts flow and pressure testing, and checks signage and accessibility. Deficiencies must be corrected and retested before final approval.

Smoke control systems are subject to special inspection for compliance with approved designs and NFPA 92 standards. A special inspector witnesses leakage and pressure difference tests, verifies integration with fire detection systems, and ensures any deficiencies are corrected and retested before final approval.

The special inspection of luminous exit path markings ensures compliance with egress regulations. The inspector verifies that the installation aligns with approved documents and manufacturer instructions, including visual checks under both normal and emergency lighting, and confirms that the specified paint is applied according to the manufacturer's specifications.