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Checklist · QC-FIR-CHK-004
Passive Fire Protection Checklist
27 checkpoints across 5 sections. During construction and completion inspection of fire compartmentation, fire doors, and passive fire protection elements in buildings requiring fire safety compliance
27 Checkpoints
5 Sections
Per zone installation; annual maintenance audit
QC Engineer, Fire Safety Inspector

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S.No.CheckpointIS RequirementStatus
A. FIRE DOORS AND FRAMES
A1Fire 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
A2Fire 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
A3Door 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
A4Hinges 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
A5Door 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
A6Latches 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
A7Fire 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
A8Fire-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
B1All 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
B2Electrical 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
B3HVAC 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
B4Cable 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
B5Door 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
B6All 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
C1Fire-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
C2Fire-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
C3Structural 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
C4Fire-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
C5Fire-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
C6Roof/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
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A. FIRE DOORS AND FRAMES
A1Fire doors installed at all openings in fire-rated compartment walls with proper framing and lintels
Cl. 6.1 — Fire door installation (IS 14435:2015)
Doors installed in approved fire-rated frames; lintel size per design; door thickness ≥ 38 mm timber or ≥ 1.5 mm steel
OKNCNAHOLD
A2Fire door certification and test report available; fire rating (30/60/90/120 min) clearly marked on door face
Cl. 6.2 — Fire rating certification (IS 14435:2015)
Certificate from testing laboratory (e.g., NFPL); ratings match design specification; label intact and visible on door
OKNCNAHOLD
A3Door gap clearance ≤ 5 mm all around (top, sides); threshold acceptable for accessibility and smoke seal
Cl. 6.3 — Gap clearance (IS 14435:2015)
Gap measured with 5 mm feeler gauge; no gaps > 5 mm anywhere; smoke seals intact if specified
OKNCNAHOLD
A4Hinges installed correctly (at least 2-3 hinges for standard door, 4 for heavy/tall doors); secure and non-corroded
Cl. 6.4 — Hinge installation (IS 14435:2015)
Hinges tested with downward force; no deflection > 2 mm; hinge screws flush; steel/stainless hinges preferred
OKNCNAHOLD
A5Door closer/holder installed and set for controlled closing (fire-rated closer if required for fire-rated door)
Cl. 6.5 — Closing mechanism (IS 14435:2015)
Closer operates smoothly; holds door open (if magnetic hold-open); closing time 3-5 seconds; closer rated for door weight
OKNCNAHOLD
A6Latches and locks functional (self-closing latch on fire doors); no jamming or binding
Cl. 6.6 — Latching mechanism (IS 14435:2015)
Latch engages securely; no damage to strike plate; key access (if locked) available to authorized personnel only
OKNCNAHOLD
A7Fire door frame firmly fixed to surrounding structure with no gaps around frame perimeter
Cl. 6.7 — Frame fixing (IS 14435:2015)
Frame anchored with fasteners at ≤ 600 mm intervals; no movement when force applied; gaps sealed with fire-rated material
OKNCNAHOLD
A8Fire-rated glazing (if applicable) tested and certified; wired glass or rated glass used (not ordinary tempered glass)
Cl. 6.8 — Fire-rated glazing (IS 14435:2015)
Glazing material certified for fire rating (e.g., 30/60 min); thickness ≥ 6 mm; test report attached to door
OKNCNAHOLD
B. FIRE STOPS AND PENETRATION SEALING
B1All pipe penetrations through fire-rated walls sealed with fire-rated material (fire-rated sealant, collars, or wrapping)
Cl. 7.1 — Pipe penetration sealing (IS 14435:2015)
Pipe collar or firestopping material rated for hole size; sealant extends ≥ 30 cm on both sides of wall; test certificate provided
OKNCNAHOLD
B2Electrical conduit penetrations sealed with fire-rated conduit sleeves or intumescent fire stops
Cl. 7.2 — Electrical penetration sealing (IS 14435:2015)
Conduit sleeved ≥ 50 mm each side of wall; intumescent sleeve installed if required; no gaps > 2 mm
OKNCNAHOLD
B3HVAC duct penetrations sealed with fire dampers (rated for ≤ 60 min closure time) at fire-rated wall boundaries
Cl. 7.3 — HVAC penetration sealing (IS 14435:2015)
Fire damper installed at wall boundary; closure time tested (typically 30-60 sec); operation verified; label and test certificate visible
OKNCNAHOLD
B4Cable tray/ladder penetrations through fire walls sealed or boxed with fire-rated material
Cl. 7.4 — Cable tray sealing (IS 14435:2015)
Penetration sealed with fire-rated boxing or intumescent sleeves; seal extends ≥ 100 mm from wall face
OKNCNAHOLD
B5Door frames sealed at gaps with fire-rated sealant (if required for > 30 min rating); check for cracking or gaps
Cl. 7.5 — Frame sealing (IS 14435:2015)
Sealant applied continuously around frame perimeter; no cracks or gaps > 2 mm; sealant cured per manufacturer (typically 24 hours)
OKNCNAHOLD
B6All cavity spaces in fire-rated walls filled with fire-rated material (to prevent draft/flame spread)
Cl. 7.6 — Cavity filling (IS 14435:2015)
Cavities filled with fire-rated mineral wool, fire-rated foam, or equivalent; no voids > 50 cm³
OKNCNAHOLD
C. FIRE COMPARTMENTATION AND STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS
C1Fire-rated compartment walls constructed per design (masonry, concrete, or fire-rated board); wall thickness verified
Cl. 8.1 — Wall construction (IS 14435:2015)
Wall thickness measured (e.g., ≥ 200 mm for 1-hour masonry); material test certificates available; joints properly filled
OKNCNAHOLD
C2Fire-rated floor construction: slab thickness, composite material, or fire-rated deck verified per specification
Cl. 8.2 — Floor fire rating (IS 14435:2015)
Slab thickness measured (e.g., ≥ 100 mm reinforced concrete); deck protected with fire rating material; test report available
OKNCNAHOLD
C3Structural steel fire protection applied (if required): spray coating, board casing, or intumescent paint applied and tested
Cl. 8.3 — Steel protection (IS 14435:2015)
Coating thickness measured (≥ 20-50 mm depending on rating); bond tested; color coding applied; test certificate issued
OKNCNAHOLD
C4Fire-rated ceiling (if applicable for smoke containment or compartmentation) installed and secured
Cl. 8.4 — Ceiling fire protection (IS 14435:2015)
Ceiling rated for required duration (e.g., 30/60 min); suspended from structure with fire-rated hangers; tile/board joints sealed
OKNCNAHOLD
C5Fire-rated glazing in partition walls tested and certified; wired glass or fire-rated glass used (not ordinary tempered)
Cl. 8.5 — Partition glazing (IS 14435:2015)
Glazing rated for required period; thickness ≥ 6 mm wired or ≥ 10 mm fire-rated; framing secure; test certificate available
OKNCNAHOLD
C6Roof/attic barriers installed to prevent fire spread between units or floors
Cl. 8.6 — Attic/roof separation (IS 14435:2015)
Barriers constructed of ≥ 1.5 mm steel or ≥ 50 mm masonry; extends to exterior wall; prevents lateral fire travel
OKNCNAHOLD
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