High-rise protection depends on continuity
Fire-rated floors and walls lose value when penetrations, movement joints, façade edges, shafts and doors create unprotected paths for fire and smoke.
Interfaces create the highest risk
MEP, façade, drywall, structure and finishing trades work on the same barriers at different times. Responsibility and inspection access must be planned before closure.
Handover should remain usable
Approved systems, location schedules, tags, photographs, inspection results, deviations and repairs should let facility teams identify and maintain each barrier later.
Project-specific verification
Codes, approvals, credentials, system evidence and authority requirements change. Confirm the current legal entity, scope, project specification and acceptance route before procurement or installation.