What’s the Best Way to Track Firestop Installations Across a Large Project?
Tracking firestop installations across a large construction project isn’t just about compliance, it’s about control. With multiple teams, zones, and timelines in play, the challenge isn’t just getting the work done. It’s proving it was done correctly, at the right time, in the right place, with the right products. That’s where traditional tracking methods fall short.
Paper forms and post-installation photos stored in folders can’t keep pace with the complexity of modern builds. Installations get missed. Evidence gets lost. Time is wasted chasing updates. And at the end of the project, compiling a complete, accurate handover record becomes a massive burden.
The best way to track firestop installations on a large site is to use a digital platform designed for live, field-level documentation.
Here’s what that looks like:
- Each penetration is logged the moment it’s sealed, with product details, photo evidence, and a digital sign-off
- Installations are mapped to specific zones, levels, or units, making it easy to locate and reference later
- All data is synced in real time, so managers, inspectors, and clients can monitor progress without chasing updates
Bolster Systems was built for exactly this use case. Installers use a mobile app to record each seal, they capture a photo, tag the product used, input any required test data, and select the exact zone or location. The record is instantly stored in the cloud and becomes part of a complete firestopping register.
This creates an audit-ready trail for every installation, accessible from a central dashboard. Site teams can filter by date, contractor, zone, or product. QA teams can flag issues and assign fixes. Clients can access a digital record that’s ready for O&M handover without the usual scramble. It’s not just about tracking, it’s about traceability.
When an issue arises six months after handover, you don’t want to guess who did the work or what was used. You want to open the record, see the seal, the product, the photo, and the installer’s name. That’s what a good system delivers.
Firestopping is critical to safety. On large sites, it also becomes critical to delivery. With a smart, digital tracking approach, you get peace of mind, audit clarity, and a smoother handover.
