DAYTONA FIRE STATION
Inspection Rejection Turned Into a Code-Compliant Save
Global Fireproof Solutions was called in to resolve a critical fire protection issue on a municipal fire station project in Daytona, Florida — at one of the worst possible stages of construction. The project was nearing completion and preparing for final approval when inspectors identified a major code compliance problem that immediately halted progress.
During inspection, officials discovered that a required 1-hour fire-rated wall assembly had been compromised at a structural steel penetration. The gypsum fire barrier terminated at the bottom flange of an exposed steel I-beam, leaving the beam unprotected and interrupting the continuity of the rated assembly. Because the fire barrier could no longer maintain its intended performance in the event of a fire, the project failed final inspection.
At this late stage, traditional corrective methods would have been extremely disruptive. Rebuilding the wall assembly to fully encapsulate the steel beam would have required demolition of completed finishes, extensive reconstruction, coordination with multiple trades, and significant schedule impacts for the municipality. Access limitations within the nearly completed structure only added to the complexity.
Global Fireproof Solutions developed a field-applied fireproofing strategy specifically designed to solve the problem without tearing apart finished construction. Our team installed an intumescent fireproofing system directly onto the exposed structural steel, engineered to restore the required 1-hour fire-resistance rating while aligning with ASTM and UL fire testing standards.
Executing the work inside an active, built-out environment required precision and coordination. Adjacent finishes and completed materials had to be protected while crews worked within confined and obstructed ceiling spaces. Proper mil thickness, uniform application, and coating integrity were critical to achieving compliance and restoring the continuity of the fire-rated assembly.
The result was a fast, efficient resolution that prevented costly reconstruction and kept the project moving forward.
Project Outcome
Failed inspection issue resolved without demolition
1-hour fire-resistance rating restored
Intumescent coating system applied directly to exposed steel
Compliance achieved with ASTM and UL fire protection standards
Site visit completed within 1 day
Full project resolution completed in 4 days
Final approval process restored without major schedule disruption
This project demonstrates Global’s ability to solve complex fire protection challenges in real-world construction environments — especially when projects are under pressure, facing inspection failures, or approaching completion. By combining technical expertise with practical field solutions, we help contractors, municipalities, and project teams overcome fire protection obstacles without sacrificing schedules, budgets, or finished work.
