| S.No. | Checkpoint | IS Requirement | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. FIRE DOORS AND FRAMES | |||
| A1 | Fire doors installed at all openings in fire-rated compartment walls with proper framing and lintels Acceptance: Doors installed in approved fire-rated frames; lintel size per design; door thickness ≥ 38 mm timber or ≥ 1.5 mm steel | Cl. 6.1 — Fire door installation | OK NC NA HOLD |
| A2 | Fire door certification and test report available; fire rating (30/60/90/120 min) clearly marked on door face Acceptance: Certificate from testing laboratory (e.g., NFPL); ratings match design specification; label intact and visible on door | Cl. 6.2 — Fire rating certification | OK NC NA HOLD |
| A3 | Door gap clearance ≤ 5 mm all around (top, sides); threshold acceptable for accessibility and smoke seal Acceptance: Gap measured with 5 mm feeler gauge; no gaps > 5 mm anywhere; smoke seals intact if specified | Cl. 6.3 — Gap clearance | OK NC NA HOLD |
| A4 | Hinges installed correctly (at least 2-3 hinges for standard door, 4 for heavy/tall doors); secure and non-corroded Acceptance: Hinges tested with downward force; no deflection > 2 mm; hinge screws flush; steel/stainless hinges preferred | Cl. 6.4 — Hinge installation | OK NC NA HOLD |
| A5 | Door closer/holder installed and set for controlled closing (fire-rated closer if required for fire-rated door) Acceptance: Closer operates smoothly; holds door open (if magnetic hold-open); closing time 3-5 seconds; closer rated for door weight | Cl. 6.5 — Closing mechanism | OK NC NA HOLD |
| A6 | Latches and locks functional (self-closing latch on fire doors); no jamming or binding Acceptance: Latch engages securely; no damage to strike plate; key access (if locked) available to authorized personnel only | Cl. 6.6 — Latching mechanism | OK NC NA HOLD |
| A7 | Fire door frame firmly fixed to surrounding structure with no gaps around frame perimeter Acceptance: Frame anchored with fasteners at ≤ 600 mm intervals; no movement when force applied; gaps sealed with fire-rated material | Cl. 6.7 — Frame fixing | OK NC NA HOLD |
| A8 | Fire-rated glazing (if applicable) tested and certified; wired glass or rated glass used (not ordinary tempered glass) Acceptance: Glazing material certified for fire rating (e.g., 30/60 min); thickness ≥ 6 mm; test report attached to door | Cl. 6.8 — Fire-rated glazing | OK NC NA HOLD |
| B. FIRE STOPS AND PENETRATION SEALING | |||
| B1 | All pipe penetrations through fire-rated walls sealed with fire-rated material (fire-rated sealant, collars, or wrapping) Acceptance: Pipe collar or firestopping material rated for hole size; sealant extends ≥ 30 cm on both sides of wall; test certificate provided | Cl. 7.1 — Pipe penetration sealing | OK NC NA HOLD |
| B2 | Electrical conduit penetrations sealed with fire-rated conduit sleeves or intumescent fire stops Acceptance: Conduit sleeved ≥ 50 mm each side of wall; intumescent sleeve installed if required; no gaps > 2 mm | Cl. 7.2 — Electrical penetration sealing | OK NC NA HOLD |
| B3 | HVAC duct penetrations sealed with fire dampers (rated for ≤ 60 min closure time) at fire-rated wall boundaries Acceptance: Fire damper installed at wall boundary; closure time tested (typically 30-60 sec); operation verified; label and test certificate visible | Cl. 7.3 — HVAC penetration sealing | OK NC NA HOLD |
| B4 | Cable tray/ladder penetrations through fire walls sealed or boxed with fire-rated material Acceptance: Penetration sealed with fire-rated boxing or intumescent sleeves; seal extends ≥ 100 mm from wall face | Cl. 7.4 — Cable tray sealing | OK NC NA HOLD |
| B5 | Door frames sealed at gaps with fire-rated sealant (if required for > 30 min rating); check for cracking or gaps Acceptance: Sealant applied continuously around frame perimeter; no cracks or gaps > 2 mm; sealant cured per manufacturer (typically 24 hours) | Cl. 7.5 — Frame sealing | OK NC NA HOLD |
| B6 | All cavity spaces in fire-rated walls filled with fire-rated material (to prevent draft/flame spread) Acceptance: Cavities filled with fire-rated mineral wool, fire-rated foam, or equivalent; no voids > 50 cm³ | Cl. 7.6 — Cavity filling | OK NC NA HOLD |
| C. FIRE COMPARTMENTATION AND STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS | |||
| C1 | Fire-rated compartment walls constructed per design (masonry, concrete, or fire-rated board); wall thickness verified Acceptance: Wall thickness measured (e.g., ≥ 200 mm for 1-hour masonry); material test certificates available; joints properly filled | Cl. 8.1 — Wall construction | OK NC NA HOLD |
| C2 | Fire-rated floor construction: slab thickness, composite material, or fire-rated deck verified per specification Acceptance: Slab thickness measured (e.g., ≥ 100 mm reinforced concrete); deck protected with fire rating material; test report available | Cl. 8.2 — Floor fire rating | OK NC NA HOLD |
| C3 | Structural steel fire protection applied (if required): spray coating, board casing, or intumescent paint applied and tested Acceptance: Coating thickness measured (≥ 20-50 mm depending on rating); bond tested; color coding applied; test certificate issued | Cl. 8.3 — Steel protection | OK NC NA HOLD |
| C4 | Fire-rated ceiling (if applicable for smoke containment or compartmentation) installed and secured Acceptance: Ceiling rated for required duration (e.g., 30/60 min); suspended from structure with fire-rated hangers; tile/board joints sealed | Cl. 8.4 — Ceiling fire protection | OK NC NA HOLD |
| C5 | Fire-rated glazing in partition walls tested and certified; wired glass or fire-rated glass used (not ordinary tempered) Acceptance: Glazing rated for required period; thickness ≥ 6 mm wired or ≥ 10 mm fire-rated; framing secure; test certificate available | Cl. 8.5 — Partition glazing | OK NC NA HOLD |
| C6 | Roof/attic barriers installed to prevent fire spread between units or floors Acceptance: Barriers constructed of ≥ 1.5 mm steel or ≥ 50 mm masonry; extends to exterior wall; prevents lateral fire travel | Cl. 8.6 — Attic/roof separation | OK NC NA HOLD |