Case Study: How Plimmer Plumbing Streamlined Passive Fire Compliance with FireQA

Plimmer Plumbing has been operating for 43 years throughout the Greater Wellington region. They have built a reputation for delivering high-quality plumbing services and have always leveraged the latest technology in their processes to gain a competitive edge.

The Challenge: Managing Passive Fire Documentation Efficiently

As they took on more passive fire work, they faced increasing challenges in managing documentation. Keeping accurate records, ensuring compliance, and handling large volumes of photos for firestopping registers was becoming a major bottleneck.

With large-scale projects in the pipeline, their team found the traditional approach to documentation frustratingly time consuming. Organizing records manually and collating associated photos for compliance registers was slowing them down, turning what should have been a straightforward process into a significant drain on their resources.

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Seeking a Solution

Recognizing the need for a more efficient system, Plimmer Plumbing sought recommendations from their network. A trusted passive fire supplier pointed them toward FireQA, a software solution designed specifically for streamlining passive fire compliance and documentation.

After an initial demo, it was immediately clear that FireQA was exactly what they needed. The system’s ability to simplify the entire documentation process, from capturing data in the field to generating compliance reports, stood out as a game-changer.

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The Implementation: A Fast and Seamless Transition

Once Plimmer Plumbing decided to move forward with FireQA, implementation was quick and painless. Within a few weeks, their team was fully trained and operating with an optimized firestopping system tailored to their needs.

With FireQA, they could:

  • Easily capture and organize firestopping records in real-time

  • Take before,during and after photos effortlessly

  • Generate professional compliance reports and registers with minimal effort

  • Reduce the time spent on administrative tasks, allowing them to focus on project execution

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The Results: Improved Efficiency & Compliance

Since adopting FireQA for firestopping install, Plimmer Plumbing has seen a dramatic improvement in their workflow. The time once spent on manual documentation has been significantly reduced, allowing their team to operate more efficiently.

One team member summed it up best:

“It’s all going really well. Using FireQA is so easy, and the marked up plans are a game changer.” - Natalie Stevens

By streamlining their processes, they’ve not only saved valuable time but also improved accuracy and compliance essential factors as they take on larger, more complex projects.

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Looking Ahead

Plimmer Plumbing is now well-equipped to handle the documentation challenges that come with passive fire compliance. With FireQA in place, they have a scalable solution that grows with their business, ensuring they remain efficient and compliant as they expand.

If your plumbing team is facing similar challenges with passive fire documentation, FireQA could be the solution you need. Get in touch for a demo and see how it can transform your workflow.

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