Third-Party Review & Peer Review
A second set of qualified eyes catches what the first missed. Whether the client is an AHJ needing independent plan review capacity, an owner verifying a design team’s work, or an engineer seeking peer review before stamping, independent third-party review reduces risk for everyone involved.
What’s included
What third-party review includes
DGA Consulting provides third-party fire protection plan review and peer review services across New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. The firm’s licensed Professional Engineers review designs against the applicable codes with the same rigor applied to its own work.
Plan review for AHJs
Independent review of fire protection drawings and calculations submitted for permit, with written comment reports.
Peer review for design teams
Pre-stamp review of another engineer’s fire protection design, identifying code issues before they become field problems.
Owner’s representative review
Verification that the design meets the owner’s requirements and applicable codes, independent of the design team.
Code compliance verification
Systematic checking of sprinkler, alarm, standpipe, and life safety designs against NFPA standards and local amendments.
Written findings
Clear comment reports with code references for every finding, suitable for permit records.
When it applies
When third-party review applies
When you need it
- AHJs with review backlogs or projects beyond in-house expertise.
- Owners who want independent verification of a large or complex fire protection design.
- Design teams seeking peer review before issuing stamped drawings.
- Dispute situations where an independent technical opinion is needed.
Process
The review process
01
Receive
Drawings, calculations, and the applicable code editions.
02
Review
Systematic check against NFPA standards, IBC, and local amendments.
03
Report
Written findings with code references, organized for action.
04
Close
Follow-up review of resubmittals until findings are resolved.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Are review engagements truly independent?
Yes. Third-party review engagements are structured so the firm has no design role on the project. Its only interest is code compliance.
Can the firm review work in progress, or only finished drawings?
Both. Early-stage reviews catch issues when they are cheapest to fix, and permit-stage reviews verify the final product.
Does DGA Consulting stamp reviewed drawings?
No. The design engineer of record stamps their own work. The firm’s product is the independent review report.
Which states are you licensed in?
The firm’s engineers are licensed in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
Related services
Related services
Fire Code Consulting Services
Code interpretation and application across NFPA, state, and municipal frameworks.
Fire Protection Engineering Design
Integrated sprinkler, alarm, and hydraulic design for new and existing buildings.
Expert Witness & Litigation Support
Independent technical opinions and testimony for fire protection disputes.
For an independent review of fire protection drawings and calculations, contact DGA Consulting. The firm responds within one business day.