Fire escape inspection after a fire or incident
After a fire, a structural impact, a heavy load event (such as a person falling), or any incident that may have compromised the fire escape, the structure must be re-inspected before it returns to service as a means of egress. The AHJ typically requires this before lifting any occupancy restriction. A post-incident inspection from ${SITE.name} documents the current condition, performs a load test where appropriate, and provides the certification needed to clear re-occupancy.
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Calls answered live during business hours. Written quote within one business day. We inspect, we don't sell repair work.
Mon to Fri 7 AM to 6 PM Eastern. Saturday by appointment.
${SITE.name} responds to post-incident inspection requests on an expedited basis, coordinates with the AHJ and the property's insurance adjuster as needed, performs the visual inspection and load test, and delivers a report that documents the structure's current load-bearing capacity. The report is what the AHJ uses to clear re-occupancy and what the insurance carrier reviews for any claim documentation.
Heat exposure can compromise steel fire escape components — particularly bolted connections, welded joints, and any sections directly exposed to flame. ${SITE.name} inspects for visible damage, hidden section loss from heat, and connection integrity, and performs a load test to verify load-bearing capacity post-incident.
An impact event can deform or fracture members in ways not always visible at street level. The inspection documents deformation, weld cracks, and any displacement of attachment points, with a load test where the inspector concludes one is needed to verify residual capacity.
If a fire escape was loaded beyond its design capacity in an incident, the structure may have permanently deformed even if it appears intact. The post-incident inspection includes a careful evaluation of all members and a load test to verify the structure carries the design load without further deformation.
${SITE.name} delivers the report to the property owner and, with permission, directly to the AHJ and the insurance adjuster. AHJ acceptance of the report is what clears re-occupancy; the insurance carrier uses the report for claim documentation.
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Send the property details and we return a written quote within one business day.
${SITE.name} accommodates post-incident requests on an expedited basis. The on-site inspection is typically scheduled within days, and the report is delivered with rush turnaround when occupancy is at stake.
Not always — but commonly. The decision depends on the nature of the incident and the visible condition of the structure. ${SITE.name} performs a load test when needed to verify residual load-bearing capacity.
Yes. The report is formatted to AHJ documentation expectations and provides the technical basis the fire official needs to lift any occupancy restriction.
The report documents the findings and the basis. The property owner then evaluates options — major structural repair, replacement, or alternative means of egress — with input from a qualified structural engineer or contractor.
Typically yes. The post-incident report documents the cause and extent of damage and supports the claim. ${SITE.name} can provide the report directly to the adjuster with the owner's permission.
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Calls answered live during business hours. Written quote within one business day. We inspect, we don't sell repair work.
Mon to Fri 7 AM to 6 PM Eastern. Saturday by appointment.
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