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What is the main purpose of a Fire Stopping inspection?
To estimate the cost of fire protection materials
To confirm fire stopping is installed correctly and maintains fire compartmentation
To ensure insurance cover is appropriate
When inspecting Fire Stopping, what should you check first?
The temperature of the room
The colour of the mastic
That access is safe and the correct drawings or plans are available
What information should you confirm from drawings before starting an inspection?
Location of fire compartments and rated walls/floors
The paint code for walls
The number of windows
What is a key visual sign of poor Fire Stopping during an inspection?
Clean and tidy workmanship
Gaps or incomplete seals around penetrations
A bright colour label
During an inspection, what should a fire stop label show?
Installer, date, product, and fire rating
Paint type and wall colour
Installer’s phone number only
What is commonly used to record inspection results?
A trowel
A paint roller
A digital checklist
What should be verified about the Fire Stopping material during inspection?
That it matches approved tested systems and manufacturer specifications
That it is the most cost effective option
That it is the same colour as the wall
If you find unsealed or damaged penetrations, what should you do?
Cover it with tape
Record and report the defect with photos and location
Ignore it if it’s less than 5mm
What is a cavity barrier?
An area where fire extinguishers are stored
A designated assembly point for building occupants during a fire
A physical barrier designed to stop the spread of fire within a cavity or structure
What should be done if a new service (pipe or cable) has been installed through a fire wall after inspection?
Re-inspect and verify compliant fire stopping is in place
Assume it’s fine if sealed
Wait until the next yearly inspection
What is an acceptable method of recording inspection evidence?
Handwritten notes only
Photos with clear identification of location and description
Memory recall
Why should Fire Stopping inspections be repeated periodically?
Because materials and building layouts may change over time
To fill time between projects
To check the decorator’s work
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