Above Ceiling Inspection Checklist

Use the Above Ceiling Inspection Checklist to examine and document conditions of hidden components, such as ductwork and wiring, ensuring safety standards.

Above Ceiling Inspection Checklist



Property  Information

1. What is the Project Name:


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2. What is the Project Address:


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3. What is the Owner’s Name:


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4. What is the Owner’s Address:


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5. What is the Phone #:


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6. What is the Fax #:


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7. What is the Email:


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8. Is the system designed by a NICET Level 3 or 4?


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9. NICET Level 3 or Level 4 Name & Registration #:


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10. Is the system designed by a Registered Engineer?


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11. What is the name of the system designed by a registered engineer (stamp included):


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Basic Information

1. Are there any fire-resistive rated walls, floors, and/or ceilings? If yes, proceed to Question 2. If no, proceed to question 21


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2. Do you have copies of the UL-listed fire-stop system(s) on-site and available for review by the Fire Inspector?


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3. Have you verified that the UL-listed fire-stop system(s) has been installed in accordance with the listing(s)?


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4. Are all fire-stop systems readily “visible and accessible” by ladder or lift for fire inspection (e.g., all ceiling tiles removed)?


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5. Is there an independent fire-stop contractor/installer?


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Fire Stop Systems

1. Is the “Head of Wall” fire stop system installed according to UL listings?


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2. Is the “Wall to Wall” fire stop system installed according to UL listings? 


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3. Is the “Floor to Wall” fire stop system installed according to UL listings?


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Penetrations (Rated Walls)

1. Are fire-resistive walls“Through-Penetrations” installed according to ASTM E 814 or UL 1479, and in accordance with UL Listing(s) (IBC 712.3)?


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2. Are fire-resistive walls “Membrane-Penetrations” installed in accordance with IBC 712.3.1?


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Penetrations (Ceilings And Floors)

1. Are fire-resistive “Horizontal assemblies” (Floor and/or Ceiling) Fire Stop Systems installed according to UL listings and IBC 712.4?


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2. Are light fixture enclosures installed with proper fire-resistive “membrane Penetrations” per IBC 712.4.1.2?


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3. Are non-fire resistive “Horizontal assemblies” (Floor and/or Ceiling) Fire Stop Systems installed according to UL listings and IBC 712.4.2?


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4. Are combustible plumbing pipes larger than 3 inches in diameter provided with “collars” (showing locations) and are UL listings provided to the Fire Department?


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HVAC Duct And Air Transfer Openings (Walls)

1. Are fire dampers installed and pre-tested in fire-resistive Walls in accordance with UL 555 and IBC Table 716.3.1?


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2. Are they readily accessible for testing by fire inspectors with approved access panels?


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3. Are the dampers labeled in accordance with IBC 716.4?


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HVAC Duct And Air Transfer Openings (Ceilings And Floors)

1. Are ceiling radiation fire dampers “installed” and “pre-tested” in accordance with UL 555c, IBC 716.6.6.2.1, and in accordance with IBC Table 716.3.1? (if yes, answer questions 18 & 19 below)


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2. Are they readily accessible for testing by fire inspectors?


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3. Are the dampers labeled in accordance with IBC 716.4?


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4. Are all plenum-rated materials installed in accordance with IMC 602.2.1?


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Electrical (Fire Alarm)

1. Is all electrical wiring installed and supported properly by building structural beams/columns/trusses in accordance with NFPA 70-Article 760?


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Sprinkler Systems (If Applicable)

1. Is sprinkler piping free from supporting external loads as per NFPA 13:6-1.1.5 (1999 Ed)?


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2. Are all sprinkler heads located both above and below the ceiling fully installed (100%)?


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Kitchen Hood Duct Systems (if Applicable)

1. Has the Leakage Test (or 100-watt light test) been conducted and verified prior to the above ceiling fire inspection?


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2. Has fire-resistive duct wrap and banding been installed per the UL listing? (The first layer passed inspection, second layer was installed before above ceiling inspection)


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3. Are access panels provided and accessible in accordance with the UL listing?


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4. Is a copy of the access panel and duct wrap UL listings available on-site for fire inspection?


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Miscellaneous

1. Are attic access panels installed with adequate opening size and headspace?


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2. Is the location of lighted exit signs with battery backup installed in accordance with plans?


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3. Is the location of emergency lighting with battery backup installed in accordance with plans?


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4. Is the draft stop installed in the attic space in accordance with plans?


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5. Is the draft stop installed in "floor/ceiling" assemblies in accordance with plans?


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6. Are all wiring and ceiling-mounted fire alarm devices (smoke detectors) visible and accessible?


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