IFC 705 · NFPA 80 · Philadelphia F-701.6.1 · L&I
Why you need it
The fire code requires opening protectives to be inspected and maintained to NFPA 80
In Philadelphia, high-rise shafts and certain occupancies need damper certification every 4 years
Insurers and lenders ask for inspection records after a loss or at refinance
Stair doors that do not latch let smoke into the one path tenants use to get out
Who checks your building
The local fire marshal, enforcing the fire code your town adopts. In Philadelphia that is L&I.
Your insurer's loss-control inspector
Lenders and buyers during refinance or sale
Philadelphia owners have one more filing. Our Philadelphia damper certification guide explains which buildings are covered and who may test.
What gets flagged most
Stair doors propped open, wedged or missing a closer
Doors that do not latch, or have gaps over 1/8 inch
Trash chute and mechanical room doors that do not self-close
Painted or missing labels
New holes in rated walls after cable and tenant work
What we do
Annual inspection of stair, corridor, trash chute and mechanical room doors
Damper testing and Philadelphia certification paperwork
Firestop surveys after tenant fit-outs
One report per building, plus a portfolio view
How we work around tenants
We work one floor or stair at a time and tell you in advance which areas we need. Stair doors are never left unlatched when we walk away. Work in occupied suites can be scheduled after hours.
What your report gives you
Each building gets a one-page summary, then one line per opening with location, rating, result, code reference and photo. Repairs are priced line by line, sorted by risk, so you can budget the fixes. The same report answers the fire marshal, your insurer and your lender. See a sample inspection report.
Services that matter most
Firestop inspection after tenant work
Own three or more buildings? The Portfolio level of our Survey-Ready Program covers every site under one yearly price. Got a notice from the fire marshal or L&I? Priority Repair walks it and gives you a dated plan. Send a door count to get a commercial fire door inspection quote.
Frequently asked questions
Get a written scope in 2 business days
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