What is the inspector’s role regarding shop drawings for fireproofing?

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Shop drawings are the contractor’s detailed plan for how the fireproofing will be applied, including what material is used, the exact thickness, the fire-resistance rating, and any special installation details. The inspector’s job is to verify that these drawings reflect the actual field conditions and align with the project specifications. This means checking that the chosen materials, stated thickness, and the fire-resistance rating shown on the drawings match what is required and what can actually be installed given the site conditions, as well as confirming that any special details (such as penetrations, joints, supports, or coatings) are correctly specified. If there are discrepancies between the drawings and what exists on site, the inspector identifies them and ensures proper field verification or approved changes before proceeding. Accepting drawings without field verification, ignoring differences, or treating documentation as enough by itself would not ensure the fireproofing performs as designed.