Spray-applied fireproofing, intumescent coatings and repair crews for general contractors across Los Angeles County.
A1 Fireproofing and Specialty Coatings is a Southern California fireproofing subcontractor based in Orange County, with crews working across Los Angeles County every week. We install spray-applied cementitious fireproofing (SFRM), thin-film intumescent coatings and protective coatings on structural steel, and we run a dedicated patch-and-repair crew for fireproofing that has been damaged by MEP trades or flagged at inspection.
Our field leadership has more than 30 years in the trade. We know what Los Angeles inspectors look for on a thickness-and-density test, and we show up with the UL design, the manufacturer’s data sheet and the test results already in hand.
Where we work in Los Angeles County
Downtown Los Angeles and the Arts District, Hollywood, Century City and West LA, Culver City, Santa Monica, the South Bay (El Segundo, Torrance, Long Beach and the ports), the San Fernando Valley (Burbank, Glendale, Van Nuys), the San Gabriel Valley (Pasadena, Irwindale, City of Industry, Pomona) and the Gateway Cities (Vernon, Commerce, Santa Fe Springs, Downey).
Fireproofing services for Los Angeles projects
Spray-applied cementitious fireproofing (SFRM)
Monokote MK-6, CAFCO 300 and other Isolatek systems on beams, columns, girders, metal deck and bar joists. We verify thickness and density before we call for inspection, and we coordinate with the steel erector and deck crew so fireproofing never becomes the critical path.
Intumescent fireproofing
Thin-film intumescent coatings for exposed architectural steel: lobbies, canopies, exposed moment frames and connections the architect wants to show. 1-, 2- and 3-hour UL-listed systems, shop- or field-applied, with an architectural finish.
Fireproofing patch and repair
Fireproofing knocked off by electricians, plumbers and duct hangers is the number one reason a building fails its final fire inspection. Our repair crew patches SFRM or re-coats intumescent to the original design thickness, documents the repair, and gets you a clean re-inspection.
Protective and anti-corrosion coatings
High-performance coatings for steel in parking structures, wastewater facilities and port and coastal environments where corrosion protection and fire protection overlap.
Working with Los Angeles building departments
We work under city and county building departments and fire authorities throughout Los Angeles County. Every bid package includes submittals, the manufacturer’s application instructions and installer documentation, so your inspector has what they need before the first coat goes on.
Why Los Angeles GCs call A1
- Bids in days, not weeks. Send plans and we return a takeoff and proposal fast, with alternates when the spec allows more than one product.
- Crews that fit the schedule. We staff up for large deck pours and run a separate small-projects crew, so a 200-square-foot repair does not wait behind a 200,000-square-foot warehouse.
- Clean inspections. Thickness, density and bond tests are done and documented before the inspector arrives.
- Thirty years of field experience. Our principals have installed every major cementitious and intumescent system on the market.
Recent Los Angeles work
Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles — CAFCO 300 fireproofing patch and repair for Williamson Construction, restoring coverage on structural steel after other trades’ work and documenting the repair for re-inspection.
Request a fireproofing bid in Los Angeles
Call 562-325-2655 or send plans to info@a1fireproofingandspecialtycoatings.com. Ask for Rafael.
Frequently asked questions
Do you serve all of Los Angeles County?
Yes. Our crews are based in Orange County and work throughout Los Angeles County, from the South Bay and Long Beach to the San Fernando and San Gabriel valleys.
Can you repair fireproofing that failed inspection?
Yes. Our patch-and-repair crew restores SFRM and intumescent to the original design thickness and documents the repair so the inspection can be re-called.
What do you need for a bid?
Structural drawings, the fireproofing spec section (usually 07 81 00 or 07 81 23), the required hourly ratings and the schedule. Send what you have and we will ask for the rest.