Acceptance testing that
supports a cleaner project
closeout.
AES evaluates newly installed fire and smoke door assemblies, documents observed deficiencies by opening, and coordinates findings with the project team before turnover and AHJ review.
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Division 8 Coordination
Door, frame, hardware, and opening context.
Acceptance Testing
Review of installed fire and smoke door assemblies.
Opening by Opening Records
Findings organized for corrective work.
Closeout Support
Documentation for project and owner teams.
Field Labeling
On-site field-labeling evaluation for eligible fire and smoke door openings.
CREDENTIALS & STANDARDS
Defined scope
from installation
through closeout.
AES works with general contractors, construction managers, Division 8 teams, installers, suppliers, and owner representatives to coordinate acceptance testing around the project sequence.
- Defined Opening Scope
Confirm applicable buildings, floors, opening quantities, identifiers, and required documentation.
- Site Readiness
Coordinate installation status, access, safety requirements, site contacts, and inspection windows.
- Acceptance Testing
Evaluate the agreed fire and smoke door assemblies after installation or alteration.
- Opening-Level Records
Document observed conditions by opening so responsible project teams can coordinate follow-up.
BEFORE PROJECT TURNOVER
Each opening needs
a clear record.
A general statement that doors “passed” or “failed” does not give the project team enough information. AES organizes findings by opening, location, and observed condition.
Installed Assembly
Review the visible condition of the door, frame, glazing, and applicable components.
Operation and Hardware
Evaluate closing, latching, coordination, and installed hardware as included in scope.
Gaps and Clearances
Document observed alignment, perimeter clearances, and other applicable conditions.
Labels and Modifications
Record visible labels, field preparations, damage, alterations, or unverified conditions.
AES documents observed conditions. Corrective work is determined and completed by the appropriate contractor, installer, supplier, design professional, or other responsible party.
PROJECT MILESTONES
Inspection support aligned with the construction sequence.
Acceptance testing is easier to coordinate when applicable openings, project documents, readiness requirements, and turnover milestones are identified before the final inspection window.
- Reviewing available plans, schedules, and opening quantities
- Confirming field identifiers and inspection phases
- Coordinating installation readiness and site access
- Evaluating the agreed installed assemblies
- Issuing findings organized by door or opening
- Coordinating phased or multi-building inspection windows
- Returning for re-evaluation when separately scoped
AES provides documentation that can support punch-list coordination, owner turnover, and preparation for TCO, CO, or AHJ review. Final approval remains with the applicable authority.
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ILLUSTRATIVE REPORT STRUCTURE
Opening inspection findings
OPENING
LOCATION
FINDINGS
STATUS
FD-021
East corridor · L2
Closer and latching
- Deficiency noted
FD-022
Stair B · L2
Clearance note
- Deficiency noted
FD-023
Service hall · L1
No issue noted
- Deficiency noted
- Illustrative structure only · exact fields and deliverables are confirmed during scoping.
WHAT YOU RECEIVE
Clear findings,
organized by opening.
Your report documents the agreed inspection scope, the openings evaluated, and the observed findings. It gives facility, construction, and AHJ stakeholders a clear record for review and follow-up.
- Agreed inspection scope
- Applicable visual and functional checks
- Findings organized by door or opening
- Observed deficiencies documented
- Reporting for facility, contractor, and AHJ review
CLIENT FEEDBACK
Clear findings.
Better closeout coordination.
Feedback from the contractors and project teams AES supports.
START WITH WHAT YOU KNOW
Bring the facility or project context.
AES will help define the next step.
Whether you are planning a recurring inspection program, acceptance testing, or a conversation about a specific opening, begin with the details you already have.