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Spray-applied fireproofingSpray-applied fireproofing rough-in inspection checklist
Spray-applied fireproofing rough-in is the last time the work is fully visible. Once the cover inspection passes and the walls, ceilings and slabs close, every defect left behind becomes a demolition bill. This checklist walks the rough-in in the order the work goes in, with the photo each item needs before it gets buried. 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
- 8
- Built for
- Subcontractors
Who runs it
The fireproofing foreman walking the steel ahead of the spray crew, with the GC's superintendent releasing the area.
When in the schedule
After the steel is erected, bolted and welded off and before the spray crew mobilizes to a bay, early enough that a primer conflict or oily beam can still be corrected.
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.
Substrate condition
- 2 photos
Steel clean and primer compatibility confirmed
Beams and columns free of oil, loose scale and dust; where primed, the primer identified and confirmed compatible with the SFRM in writing.
- 2 photos
Field bond test performed on the actual substrate
A sample sprayed and pulled or scraped on representative steel, adhesion observed before the crew commits to the bay.
Conditions and enclosure
- 1 photo
Ambient temperature and ventilation within limits
Air and steel temperature within the manufacturer's spray and cure range, ventilation available to carry off moisture during set.
- 1 photo
Enclosure and preceding work complete
Deck and roof watertight over the bay, welding and bolt-up signed off so nothing gets cut or torqued after the coating goes on.
Masking and protection
- 2 photos
Items not to be coated masked or covered
Sprinkler heads, threaded rod, hanger inserts, gauges and finished surfaces masked so overspray can be cleaned back to bare.
What usually sends this back
The failures are almost always the evidence, not the work
- SFRM sprayed over a shop primer the manufacturer never approved for adhesion, so it lets go in sheets later.
- Mill scale, oil or standing dust left on the top flanges, killing the bond where nobody looks.
- Ductwork, hangers and threaded rod not masked, so the spray coats items that then can't be adjusted or connected.
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 8 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 rough-in checklist cover?
- 5 items across 3 sections, covering substrate condition, conditions and enclosure, masking and protection. 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 fireproofing foreman walking the steel ahead of the spray crew, with the GC's superintendent releasing the area.
- When in the schedule should this walk happen?
- After the steel is erected, bolted and welded off and before the spray crew mobilizes to a bay, early enough that a primer conflict or oily beam can still be corrected.
- Why does every item ask for a photo?
- 8 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 rough-in inspection?
- SFRM sprayed over a shop primer the manufacturer never approved for adhesion, so it lets go in sheets later. Mill scale, oil or standing dust left on the top flanges, killing the bond where nobody looks. Ductwork, hangers and threaded rod not masked, so the spray coats items that then can't be adjusted or connected.
- 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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