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Spray-applied fireproofingSpray-applied fireproofing final inspection checklist
Spray-applied fireproofing final inspection is where the punch list is either short or expensive. This checklist walks the finished work the way an owner or AHJ will see it: devices on, systems running, everything labeled. Each item gets the photo that closes it instead of reopening it. Work is commonly verified against AWCI guidance, the applicable building code, manufacturer's published instructions. Confirm the edition your authority having jurisdiction has adopted.
- Items
- 5
- Photos required
- 10
- Built for
- Subcontractors
Who runs it
The GC's superintendent with the fireproofing foreman, walking each bay before ceilings and MEP close it in.
When in the schedule
After the SFRM has set and before overhead trades hang ductwork, pipe and ceiling grid that would bury uncoated gaps.
The checklist
Every item, and the photo that proves it
The photo count on each row is what RTI would require before the item can be submitted. Copy the list as is, or load it into RTI and let the gate enforce it.
Thickness and density
- 3 photos
Applied thickness read on a depth-gauge pattern
Depth-gauge readings taken across the specified grid on beams, columns and joists, thin areas flagged for a second pass rather than averaged away.
- 2 photos
Density and bond observed on cured material
Cured SFRM firm and cohesive, not powdery or crumbling, adhered to the steel where checked with no drummy or hollow spots.
Coverage
- 2 photos
Full coverage at connections, beams and columns
Beam-to-column joints, bolted connections, clip angles and column webs fully encased with no bare steel showing through.
- 2 photos
Metal deck and joist coverage complete
Flutes and the underside of composite deck coated to the required build, top flanges of joists and beams not shadowed or missed.
Cleanup
- 1 photo
No fallout and overspray cleaned from adjacent work
No loose material lying on deck or hangers, masked items uncovered clean, floor swept so fallout isn't tracked into finished areas.
What usually sends this back
The failures are almost always the evidence, not the work
- Thickness gauged only on easy-to-reach beam webs while thin spots on top flanges and beam-to-column joints go unread.
- Density and bond assumed from appearance, so a soft, under-mixed batch passes on looks alone.
- Fallout and thin coverage at metal deck flutes left because the overhead angle made it hard to hit.
Run it with the Photo Gate
A checklist nobody can submit half-finished
Load this list into RTI, stick a QR tag on the area it covers, and the submit button stays locked until every mandatory item is answered and the 10 required photos exist. Approved walks roll into a branded turnover package with a tamper-evident record behind every line.
Submission state
The gate is enforced on the server, so it holds even if the phone is offline when the walk happens.
Verified against
Common questions
- What does this spray-applied fireproofing final checklist cover?
- 5 items across 3 sections, covering thickness and density, coverage, cleanup. Each item spells out what the person walking the job is actually looking for, not just a box to tick.
- Who should run this inspection?
- The GC's superintendent with the fireproofing foreman, walking each bay before ceilings and MEP close it in.
- When in the schedule should this walk happen?
- After the SFRM has set and before overhead trades hang ductwork, pipe and ceiling grid that would bury uncoated gaps.
- Why does every item ask for a photo?
- 10 of the 5 items call for photo evidence. A checklist answer without the photo is a claim; the photo is what makes the record worth something in a dispute and lets a reviewer approve work without re-walking the job.
- What most often fails a spray-applied fireproofing final inspection?
- Thickness gauged only on easy-to-reach beam webs while thin spots on top flanges and beam-to-column joints go unread. Density and bond assumed from appearance, so a soft, under-mixed batch passes on looks alone. Fallout and thin coverage at metal deck flutes left because the overhead angle made it hard to hit.
- Can I use this checklist in RTI?
- Yes. Start a free RTI workspace, build this list as a checklist, and the Photo Gate holds the submit button until every mandatory item is answered and its photos are attached. Approved inspections roll into a branded turnover package with a tamper-evident audit trail.
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