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New York City's Firestopping Experts

New York Trusted Firestopping Experts

Protecting lives and property across New York City with certified firestopping, intumescent fireproofing, and repair solutions. Code-compliant. Reliable. Done right.

15+
Years Experience
500+
NYC Projects
5
Boroughs Served
100%
Code Compliant
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Core Service

Firestopping

Firestopping is Ali Firestop's core specialty — and the most critical passive fire protection measure in any New York City building. We seal penetrations and joints in fire-rated assemblies to prevent the spread of fire, smoke, and toxic gases.

Our certified installers use UL-listed firestopping systems from the industry's most trusted manufacturers, ensuring every installation meets NYC Building Code requirements and passes inspection.

  • Penetration firestopping — pipes, conduit, cables, HVAC
  • Joint firestopping — head-of-wall, perimeter, expansion joints
  • UL-listed systems for all penetration types
  • Complete documentation for DOB filing
  • All five New York City boroughs
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Restoration

Patching & Repair Fireproofing

Damaged, missing, or disturbed spray-applied fireproofing is a code violation — and a failed inspection waiting to happen. Ali Firestop provides professional patching and repair of SFRM (Spray-Applied Fire Resistive Material) across New York City.

Whether fireproofing has been damaged by construction activity, water intrusion, or mechanical impact, our team identifies the correct material, matches the existing system, and restores compliance quickly and efficiently.

  • Thickness testing and assessment
  • Material matching to existing SFRM
  • Structural steel and concrete repair
  • Parking structures and industrial facilities
  • Pre-inspection compliance restoration
Architectural

Intumescent Fireproofing

For architecturally exposed structural steel, intumescent fireproofing delivers the same fire protection as traditional spray systems — with a smooth, architectural finish. Ali Firestop applies intumescent coatings in any color, achieving 1, 2, and 3-hour fire ratings.

Intumescent coatings are the premium choice for modern lobbies, open office environments, atriums, industrial lofts, and any space where exposed steel is part of the design intent.

  • Smooth, paint-like architectural finish
  • 1, 2, and 3-hour UL-listed fire ratings
  • Any color to match architectural specifications
  • Interior and exterior applications
  • Dry film thickness testing and documentation

New York's Firestopping Standard

When it comes to passive fire protection, there's no room for shortcuts. Ali Firestop delivers certified, code-compliant work — on schedule, every time.

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NYC Licensed & Insured

Fully licensed by New York City with comprehensive insurance coverage. Every project meets NYC Building Code requirements.

UL-Listed Systems

We only install UL-listed firestopping and fireproofing systems, documented for DOB filing and special inspection.

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Complete Documentation

Full as-built records, UL system numbers, installer certifications, and product data — ready for your inspection package.

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Schedule-Focused

We understand construction schedules. Our crews mobilize quickly and coordinate with other trades to minimize delays.

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All Five Boroughs

Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island — we serve every corner of New York City and the surrounding metro area.

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First-Pass Inspections

Our meticulous installation process and thorough documentation are designed to achieve inspection approval on the first attempt.

Built for New York's Most Demanding Projects

From Manhattan high-rises to Brooklyn warehouses, Ali Firestop provides firestopping and fireproofing solutions for every building type across New York City.

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Commercial Office

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Hotels & Hospitality

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Healthcare

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Education

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Residential High-Rise

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Industrial & Warehouse

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Parking Structures

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Retail & Mixed-Use

Firestopping FAQ

Get quick answers to the most common questions about firestopping, fireproofing, and passive fire protection in New York City.

Firestopping is a passive fire protection method that seals openings and penetrations in fire-rated walls, floors, and ceilings to prevent the spread of fire, smoke, and toxic gases between building compartments. In New York City, firestopping is required by the NYC Building Code for all penetrations through fire-rated assemblies. Without proper firestopping, fire can travel rapidly through a building via gaps around pipes, cables, conduit, and HVAC ducts — defeating the purpose of fire-rated construction.
Any penetration through a fire-rated wall or floor assembly requires firestopping. This includes pipe penetrations (plastic and metal), electrical conduit penetrations, cable and cable tray penetrations, HVAC duct penetrations, and combination penetrations with multiple services. Construction joints, perimeter joints, and head-of-wall joints also require firestopping. If you're unsure whether a penetration needs to be firestopped, contact Ali Firestop — our team can review your project plans and advise.
A UL-listed firestopping system is a specific combination of firestopping products, substrate materials, and installation details that has been tested and certified by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) to meet ASTM E814 (UL 1479) fire test standards. NYC Building Code requires that all firestopping assemblies be UL-listed. Each UL system has a unique number (e.g., WL 1000, FL 5600) that identifies the exact installation conditions under which it was tested and approved.
Common signs that firestopping needs repair include visible gaps or cracks around pipes and cables passing through walls or floors, areas where fireproofing appears to have been removed during construction or renovation, failed DOB or special inspector reports citing missing or damaged firestopping, or visible damage from water intrusion or physical impact. Ali Firestop offers firestopping inspections and assessments — contact us to schedule a site visit.
Spray-Applied Fire Resistive Material (SFRM), commonly called spray-applied fireproofing, is a cementitious or gypsum-based material sprayed onto structural steel, concrete, and other building elements to provide fire resistance. It is the most common method of fireproofing structural steel in commercial buildings. SFRM slows the transfer of heat to the steel, allowing the structure to maintain integrity for the specified fire resistance rating — typically 1, 2, or 3 hours.
Intumescent fireproofing is a thin-film coating that expands dramatically when exposed to heat, forming an insulating char layer that protects structural steel. Unlike spray-applied fireproofing (which is thick and textured), intumescent coatings are thin (1–5mm) and provide a smooth, paint-like finish. This makes intumescent fireproofing the preferred choice for architecturally exposed structural steel where aesthetics matter. Both systems provide equivalent fire ratings but serve different applications.

What Our Clients Say

Trusted by property managers, general contractors, and building owners across New York City.

Google

"Ali Firestop completed a full firestopping inspection and remediation across our 22-story Manhattan office tower. Incredibly professional, zero punch-list items, and they passed NYC DOB inspection first try. Highly recommend."

Michael Rosenberg Rosenberg Properties LLC
Google

"We have used Ali Firestop on three separate NYCHA projects. Their team understands the code inside and out. Fast mobilization, clean work, and all documentation was ready before we even asked. Top-tier contractor."

Sandra Nguyen NYC Housing Authority
Google

"Our GC brought in Ali Firestop on a tight schedule for a Brooklyn residential high-rise. They coordinated seamlessly with other trades, finished ahead of schedule, and their firestopping passed inspection without a single comment."

Tom Fitzgerald Fitzgerald Construction Group
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"Needed emergency firestopping repairs after a fire inspection flagged multiple penetrations. Ali Firestop responded within hours, assessed the whole building, and had everything corrected and re-inspected within the week. Outstanding service."

Priya Mehta Mehta Building Management
Google

"I specify Ali Firestop on every NYC project that needs firestopping work. Their submittals are always complete, their installers are certified, and they never create problems for the other trades. A genuinely reliable partner."

James O'Brien O'Brien & Associates Architects
Google

"Used them for intumescent fireproofing on exposed structural steel in a Midtown renovation. The finish quality was excellent — client was very happy. Ali Firestop knows their product options and matched exactly what the architect specified."

David Kim Skyline General Contractors

We Serve All of NYC & Beyond

Ali Firestop provides firestopping and fireproofing services throughout the New York metropolitan area. No job too large, no borough too far.

Manhattan Brooklyn Queens The Bronx Staten Island New Jersey Long Island Westchester
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