
Oyster Fire Escape Inspections
Fire Escape Inspection, Repair & Certification. One Crew.
Direct line · Mon to Fri 7 AM to 6 PM Eastern
Full-service fire escapes for New Jersey property owners and property managers. We inspect, we repair what fails, we load test, and we deliver the AHJ-ready certification — one company carries the job from first call to green tag.
Scope of Work
- .01AHJ-ready certification — accepted on first submission.
- .02IFC §1104.16.5 load testing performed and documented.
- .03Welding, structural, and ladder repairs by the same crew — no vendor juggling.
- .04Fixed-price itemized repair scopes. Repaired until it passes.
§00 / Practice
Trusted in every
New Jersey county.
Inspection, welding & structural repair, IFC §1104 load testing, AHJ-ready certification — one crew start to finish.
IFC §1104 · NJ Fire Code
Framework
5 business days
Standard report turnaround
21
NJ counties served
Direct line · written quote in 1 day
§01 / Practice
Inspection, Repair, and Certification for Owners and Property Managers.
Oyster Fire Escape Inspections is a full-service fire escape firm serving every county and municipality across New Jersey. We work directly with property owners, property managers, and habitational portfolios to inspect, repair, load test, and certify fire escapes — written certifications aligned with the International Fire Code §1104 and what local fire marshals look for on first submission. If the inspection finds deficiencies, the same crew prices the repairs against the documented list, fixes them, and re-certifies. One vendor, one schedule, one party accountable for the green tag.
Inspection · Repair · Certification
VOL. I / Field Archive
Every plate. Every inspection this year.
PROVENANCE
144 drone-captured plates from active New Jersey fire escape inspections this year. Every plate sits in a bound report we deliver to the building owner. Hover any plate for its index and the date it was shot.
N = 144

Bound Report · Cover Sheet
The binder is the deliverable.




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APPENDIX
Every inspection ships with photographic plates indexed to the deficiency log.
§02 / Method
Why Property Owners and Managers Choose Oyster Fire Escape Inspections.
01
One Crew, Start to Finish
Inspection, welding and structural repairs, load testing, and the final certification — one company, one schedule, one point of accountability. No juggling an inspection firm, a welder, and an expediter.
02
From Violation to Green Tag
Whether you start with a citation, a failed inspection, or a 5-year deadline, we carry the job all the way through: document the deficiencies, fix them, re-test, and deliver the AHJ-ready certification.
03
We Work From Any Inspector's Report
Already have an inspection report from an independent firm? Send it over — we price the repairs straight from the documented deficiency list and get the building re-certified. No second inspection fee required to start.
04
Fixed-Price, Itemized Scopes
Every repair quote is itemized against specific deficiencies and code citations — no open-ended "while we're up there" work. Written quote within one business day. You know the number before we arrive.
05
Repaired Until It Passes
Photo-documented before/after on every repair, and the job isn't done until the certification is accepted. You're free to bring in any third-party inspector to verify our work.
06
Built for Portfolios
Property managers and multi-building owners get one vendor across all 21 NJ counties: a compliance calendar per building, a single PO, consistent reports, and volume scheduling — Bergen to Cape May.
§03 / Process
From Phone Call to Green Tag
Step 1
01
Inspect
Call us. Structural visual inspection of every component plus load testing per IFC §1104.16.5 where required. Conditions photographed and logged. Written quote within one business day.
Step 2
02
Repair
If deficiencies are found, the same crew fixes them — welding, anchors, treads, drop ladders, scaling and paint. Fixed-price scope itemized against the deficiency list. Before/after photos on every repair.
Step 3
03
Certify
Load re-test where required, then the signed certification — AHJ-ready format, insurance-carrier accepted. The job isn't done until the building passes.
§·· / Schedule
Schedule an Inspection. Written Quote in One Business Day.
Calls answered live during business hours. Written quote within one business day. One crew from inspection to certification.
Mon to Fri 7 AM to 6 PM Eastern. Saturday by appointment.
§05 / Coverage
Trusted in Every NJ County.
Oyster Fire Escape Inspections inspects fire escapes in every county and municipality across New Jersey — habitational walk-ups, mixed-use buildings, commercial properties, and multi-building portfolios. Same methodology, same report format, same turnaround commitment statewide. 21 counties, over 564 municipalities. Same methodology, same report format, same delivery commitment — Bergen to Cape May.
- 01Atlantic County County23 towns
- 02Bergen County County70 towns
- 03Burlington County County40 towns
- 04Camden County County36 towns
- 05Cape May County County16 towns
- 06Cumberland County County14 towns
- 07Essex County County22 towns
- 08Gloucester County County24 towns
- 09Hudson County County12 towns
- 10Hunterdon County County26 towns
- 11Mercer County County12 towns
- 12Middlesex County County25 towns
- 13Monmouth County County53 towns
- 14Morris County County39 towns
- 15Ocean County County33 towns
- 16Passaic County County16 towns
- 17Salem County County15 towns
- 18Somerset County County21 towns
- 19Sussex County County24 towns
- 20Union County County21 towns
- 21Warren County County22 towns
§06 / When you call
Why Owners and Managers Call.
Most calls come from one of these triggers. Whichever one matches your property, the path to a clean certification is the same.
Trigger 01
DCA / 5-year inspection cycle
the periodic inspection cycle has come around again under NJ DCA and local fire code
Trigger 02
Code violation issued
fire marshal or DCA inspector posted a notice with a compliance deadline
Trigger 03
Property manager portfolio inspection
scheduled inspections across a multi-building habitational portfolio for documentation
Trigger 04
Insurance renewal cutoff
carrier requires inspection documentation to renew the policy
Trigger 05
Pre-purchase due diligence
buyer's attorney requires written certification before closing
Trigger 06
Post-incident re-certification
fire, storm, vehicle impact, or visible corrosion needs to be inspected
Trigger 07
Failed inspection needing repairs
another firm's inspection found deficiencies and you need them fixed and re-certified
Trigger 08
Tenant complaint or report
habitational tenant raised a safety concern that requires written response
§07 / Frequent
Common Questions
01
How often does my fire escape need to be inspected?
The NJ Department of Community Affairs and Uniform Fire Code require periodic inspection on a 5-year cycle for most habitational and commercial properties. Some property types and AHJs require more frequent inspection based on use, history, or visible deterioration. When in doubt, confirm with the local fire marshal.
02
What does an inspection cost?
Pricing depends on building type, number of landings, accessibility, and whether load testing is required. We provide a written quote within one business day of the initial call. There are no hidden fees and no charge for the quote.
03
How long does the on-site inspection take?
Most single-building inspections take 2 to 4 hours on-site. Load testing adds time. Multi-building campuses or complex configurations are quoted with the time estimate up front.
04
How fast do you deliver the report?
Standard turnaround is 5 to 10 business days from the on-site inspection. Rush turnaround is available when an active code-violation deadline, insurance renewal, or real estate closing requires it.
05
Will the AHJ accept your report?
Yes. Reports are formatted to the documentation standards expected by fire marshals and building inspectors across New Jersey: inspector signature and credentials, scope of work, methodology, photographic documentation, deficiency log with severity classifications, and load test results where applicable.
06
Do you do the repair work too?
Yes — that is the point. Oyster Fire Escape Inspections is a full-service firm: inspection, welding and structural repairs, load testing, and certification by one crew. Every repair quote is itemized against specific documented deficiencies, with before/after photos, so you can see exactly what you're paying for — and you're free to have any third party verify the work. Already have a report from another inspection firm? We'll price the repairs straight from it.
07
What happens if you find a serious deficiency?
Severity classifications are documented in the report (immediate hazard, deficiency requiring repair within a defined window, deferred maintenance). Immediate hazards are flagged in writing and verbally at the time of inspection.
§·· / Intake
Request a Quote
Send the property details and we return a written quote within one business day.
§·· / Schedule
Violation, Failed Inspection, or Insurance Deadline? Call Us.
Calls answered live during business hours. Written quote within one business day. One crew from inspection to certification.
Mon to Fri 7 AM to 6 PM Eastern. Saturday by appointment.