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Spray-applied fireproofing inspection checklists

Spray-applied fireproofing inspection checklists for the rough-in, final and punch walks: 3 free lists, 39 items and 35 photo requirements, each item naming what to look for and the photo evidence it needs. Work is commonly verified against AWCI (fireproofing & interiors); the edition in force is the AHJ's call on each project.

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The spray-applied fireproofing walks, in build order

Spray-applied fireproofing Rough-inSpray-applied fireproofing rough-in inspection checklistSteel cleaned, bond confirmed and adjacent work masked before any SFRM is sprayed15 items13 photosSpray-applied fireproofing FinalSpray-applied fireproofing final inspection checklistApplied thickness, density and bond checked with full coverage confirmed at connections, decking and beams14 items14 photosSpray-applied fireproofing PunchSpray-applied fireproofing punch checklistCloseout walk for fireproofing knocked off or omitted by later trades at hangers, penetrations and above ceilings10 items8 photos

Where each walk sits in the schedule

  1. 01rough-in

    Spray-applied fireproofing rough-in inspection checklist

    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.

    Run by: The fireproofing foreman walking the steel ahead of the spray crew, with the GC's superintendent releasing the area.

  2. 02final

    Spray-applied fireproofing final inspection checklist

    After the SFRM has set and before overhead trades hang ductwork, pipe and ceiling grid that would bury uncoated gaps.

    Run by: The GC's superintendent with the fireproofing foreman, walking each bay before ceilings and MEP close it in.

  3. 03punch

    Spray-applied fireproofing punch checklist

    During closeout after MEP rough-in and ceiling work, once the trades that drill, hang and cut into coated steel have finished.

    Run by: The fireproofing foreman on a patch call, or the GC's superintendent closing out concealed-space punch above the ceiling line.

What most often sends spray-applied fireproofing work back

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Hangers and pipe supports drilled through the SFRM, bare steel left around the anchor with no patch.
  • Coating scraped off a beam to make a connection or penetration and never sprayed or troweled back.

Verified against

Families only, never clause numbers. Adoption varies by jurisdiction; confirm the edition your authority having jurisdiction enforces before you run a walk against it.

Common questions

5 answers

Which spray-applied fireproofing inspections do these checklists cover?
Spray-applied fireproofing rough-in inspection checklist (rough-in): 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. Spray-applied fireproofing final inspection checklist (final): After the SFRM has set and before overhead trades hang ductwork, pipe and ceiling grid that would bury uncoated gaps. Spray-applied fireproofing punch checklist (punch): During closeout after MEP rough-in and ceiling work, once the trades that drill, hang and cut into coated steel have finished.
Who runs a spray-applied fireproofing inspection?
The fireproofing foreman walking the steel ahead of the spray crew, with the GC's superintendent releasing the area. The GC's superintendent with the fireproofing foreman, walking each bay before ceilings and MEP close it in. The fireproofing foreman on a patch call, or the GC's superintendent closing out concealed-space punch above the ceiling line.
What most often sends spray-applied fireproofing work back?
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. Thickness gauged only on easy-to-reach beam webs while thin spots on top flanges and beam-to-column joints go unread.
Which standards is spray-applied fireproofing work verified against?
AWCI (fireproofing & interiors), published by the Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry. Adoption varies by jurisdiction. Confirm the edition your authority having jurisdiction enforces before you run a walk against it.
Can I run these checklists in RTI?
Yes. Start a free RTI workspace and load any of the 3 lists (39 items in total). The Photo Gate holds the submit button until every mandatory item is answered and its photos are attached, and approved inspections roll into a branded turnover package with a tamper evident audit trail.

Run these lists with the Photo Gate.

Tag one area, scan it, and the submit stays locked until the photos exist.

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