8 Steps to Prepare for Fire Marshal Reinspection
Updated 2026-11-12 · Reviewed by the Fire Solutions NW service team (28+ years in commercial fire protection)
A reinspection checks that cited items were corrected. Preparation is mostly organization.
1. Confirm the reinspection date and scope
Know exactly which items will be checked and when.
2. Match every item to a correction
Make a list with each cited item, the work done, and who did it.
3. Collect the paperwork
Keep invoices, inspection or test reports, and photos of the corrections together.
4. Walk the building yourself
Check exits, extinguishers, storage clearances, and door hardware the day before.
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Make sure fire alarm and sprinkler systems show normal, with no trouble or supervisory signals.
6. Have someone available
Assign a person who knows the building and can provide access to rooms and risers.
7. Ask about items not finished
If a correction is still in progress, contact the AHJ before the date to discuss it.
8. Keep records afterward
File the reinspection result with your fire protection records.
Reinspection outcomes rest with the AHJ. Good documentation makes the visit straightforward.
References
- NFPA 25 — Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems
- NFPA 72 — National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
- NFPA 10 — Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers
- International Fire Code (IFC), Chapter 9 — as adopted by your state or city
General information only. Your adopted code edition and Authority Having Jurisdiction govern what applies to your building.
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