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Above Ceiling Inspections

Above Ceiling Survey (e.g. Open Junction Boxes / Loose Wires)

We can help you maintain your fire-rated barriers to code.

Fire safety above ceiling is one of the most common inspections that is required by your Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). Your facility is constantly changing – from upgrades in IT equipment to renovations, mechanical work is often performed above ceiling and left in less than perfect condition by contractors. LSS technicians are familiar with the building and fire codes that are mandated above ceiling.

Our above ceiling inspection services include:

• Survey above ceiling penetrations an perform minor firestop repairs
• Prepare a schedule of installation repairs for fire-rated barriers
• Install missing junction box covers
• Remove wires from sprinkler lines and hangers and use zip-ties to connect above ceiling
• Master report with digital documentation via our web-based inspection software, LSS Site Surveyor

  Fire Barrier Survey (Statement of Conditions)

  We can help you maintain your fire-rated barriers to code with our exclusive Barrier Management Program.

  

   

  LSS Life Safety Services® (LSS) can help you maintain your fire-rated barriers and can provide a long term solution for maintaining the integrity of your fire safety system.

  NFPA 101 states that all penetrations that pass through a wall, floor or floor/ceiling assembly constructed as a fire barrier shall be protected by a fire system or device. The third issue most often cited by the Joint Commission is related to fire barrier penetrations, fire door issues, and duct issues.

   LSS’ Barrier Management Program includes:

• Code required six year fire and smoke damper inspection
• Quarterly or annual fire door inspection
• Quarterly or annual fire-rated wall firestop survey with minor repairs
• Quarterly or annual above ceiling inspection, including electrical items (e.g. Open junction boxes), and sprinkler lines (e.g. Wires tied to sprinkler lines or missing hangers).
• All reporting available through LSS’ exclusive web-based software, LSS Site Surveyor ® so all of your barrier management reporting is located in one location for easy reporting, simplified management, and professional presentation to your Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
• Turn-key service provider –LSS can also provide repair services for your passive fire protection deficiencies

  Firestop Survey

  The 2006 International Fire Code and the 2009 International Fire Code both require the routine maintenance of fire barrier walls. Walls should be properly repaired when damaged, altered, breached or penetrated. Any penetrations found should be repaired with approved methods capable of resisting the passage of smoke and fire.

  

   

  You understand how critical it is to maintain the integrity of your facility’s fire-rated walls, that’s why it is important to contract with a firm that has the experience in working in large commercial facilities such as yours. Our experience and industry training from industry leaders such as STI, Hilti and 3M make us your safest choice when it comes to performing the firestop installation and survey services in your facility.

  Firestop Survey services include:

  • Provide a detailed fire barrier survey, Statement of Conditions (SOC) including type of barrier, description of penetration/opening needing firestop installation and recommended UL system
  • Minor firestop installation (“Caulk and Walk”)
  • Digital pictures and additional information about penetration in need of repair

    Firestopping Installation

    The 2006 International Fire Code and the 2009 International Fire Code both require the routine maintenance of fire barrier walls.  Walls should be properly repaired when damaged, altered, breached or penetrated. Any penetrations found should be repaired with approved methods capable of resisting the passage of smoke and fire.

    You understand how critical it is to maintain the integrity of your facility’s fire-rated walls, that’s why it is important to contract with a firm that has the experience in working in large commercial facilities such as yours.  Our experience and industry training from industry leaders such as STI, Hilti and 3M make us your safest choice when it comes to performing the firestop installation and survey services in your facility.

    

     

    Firestop Installation services include:

  • Installation of UL classified firestop system based on SOC
  • Preparation of submittal documents for AHJ submission
  • Master report with digital documentation listing UL classified firestop system installed available via our web-based inspection software, LSS SiteSurveyor