What businesses are saying

  • "What can I say… I am so glad I called Fire Code Compliance! They responded within a day or two to my request to complete a fire code audit. They were super-helpful with identifying areas of concerns or things that needed to be addressed before the Fire Marshall conducted their inspection. All of the findings came in a clear written report with codes, regulations, and pictures for each area that needed to be corrected. However, the best part of our experience was that we PASSED our inspection the first time with flying colors. Willie even came out to our store during the inspection with the Fire Marshall, which gave an additional level of confidence and understanding. I highly recommend Fire Code Compliance if you want to PASS your inspection without any worries."

    — Michael Leinweber
    Owner - Quench It Soda

  • "Willie's consulting services were absolutely critical to the success of our project. There were multiple unknowns with adding a new fire alarm system and connecting it to two existing buildings/systems. Having Willie on the project to help navigate and coordinate what would be expected from the Fire Marshall as well as the City to tie into the existing systems was crucial. We were able to be proactive prior to the inspections rather than reactive. Willie will be a go to on future projects!"

    — Kyle Yockey
    Project Manager

  • "Mr. Cinco with Fire Code Compliance has done an OUTSTANDING job assisting the NEWPP Expansion Project through close out of multiple critical facilities. As the Permit Manager for this 90-acre, $2 billion design-build project, I have worked closely with Willie for years. He has proven to be a fire code subject matter expert, consummate professional, and sound advisor to our management team. He has leveraged his experience, relationships, and expertise to ensure our site's readiness for HCFMO inspections and subsequent receipts of Certificates of Compliance. I highly recommend his services especially for those with large or complex projects within Harris County and surrounding areas."

    — Patrick Guide II
    Commissioning Engineer/Permit Manager

  • "I have worked with Inspector Cinco on 15 buildings in the last 8 years. He has always taken the time to explain the “why” as well as the “how” and help me understand both the code and jurisdictional requirements. With that, I have learned exactly what it takes to be ready for all required inspections ahead of time including work arounds and improvised readiness measures relating to NFPA, local building codes, fire suppression, alarm and reporting equipment, hazardous materials, and all things Life Safety. His wealth of knowledge and personability has not only made me better at my job, but the ripple effect has been that I have passed it on to many others in training. It is one thing to be able to understand and interpret drawings, and another completely, to know what a Fire Marshal is looking for when he steps on the project. His willingness to educate me, as well as his fairness and common sense approach, have made me better at performing my job and training others. A readiness inspection by Inspector Cinco is an invaluable tool to ensure passing the first time!!"

    — Joe Froyd
    Senior Superintendent, Arch-Con Corporation

  • "I had the pleasure of working with Inspector Cinco for over 2 years at the Springwoods Marriott Project in Spring! Inspector Cinco shows up wanting you to know that he wants you to succeed and that he is going to show you how to get there. With the knowledge he imparted upon us we were always ready and prepared for our inspections. When we hit a bump in the road on our final inspection, Inspector Cinco was patient with us and helped us understand exactly what needed to be done to cross that finish line and I couldn't thank him more for it! Inspector Cinco is thorough, personable, and fair in all he does. There is no doubt in my mind that a pre and or readiness inspection conducted by Inspector Cinco would be a way to ensure success in a first pass inspection!"

    — Jordan Price
    Project Manager II, Austin Commercial

  • "Inspector Cinco has always been a pleasure to work with and has a wealth of knowledge that he is always willing to share. I recently completed a Home Depot distribution center with Inspector Cinco, and he worked with me every step of the way to ensure that we were prepared for the final inspection for the project. He is firm, but fair on the rules that must be abided by to ensure life safety in each facility that he inspects. One of the greatest things I appreciate with working with Inspector Cinco is that he always makes sure to be available for any questions you might have and assists every step of the way. I will definitely work with him on every one of my projects, as he makes the entire fire marshal/life safety inspection process easy to navigate through!"

    — Matt Norwood
    Project Manager, Arch-Con Corporation

  • "I’ve had the privilege of working with Inspector Cinco on three large projects over the last several years. What a breath of fresh air! The inspector’s in depth knowledge of building systems and bureaucracy have made the process of obtaining our Certificates of Compliance much less stressful and much more streamline. His patience and cool-headedness are unwavering and he’s always maintained the highest level of accessibility. Whether a job walk or a telephone call, the inspector was always ready to help. Can’t wait for the next one with Inspector Cinco!"

    — Brad Youngbloood
    Superintendent, Harvey Builders

  • "I recently had the pleasure of working with Ponciano Cinco on the Amazon DHX4 project in Spring, Texas. This was a difficult project, including the installation of a diesel fire pump and tank. Under extreme schedule pressures to deliver this project to our client, it would not have been possible without the assistance of Mr. Cinco. His flexibility and cooperation were more than we could have expected, and this allowed us to meet the requirements of the Harris County Fire Marshall Office while still delivering this project to our client on schedule. I am quite certain that Mr. Cinco will be of equal assistance on future projects, and I look forward to the opportunity to work with him again in his new endeavors."

    — Tim Guedry
    ML Gray Partnership, LLC

  • “I am a superintendent with Amtex Housing working on a multifamily projects in Houston. I have the pleasure of working with Ponciano Cinco, the Harris County Fire Marshal. He has been a great resource for our project. Ponciano has help us with identifying deficiencies that we had with our fire protection system. Ponciano has extensive knowledge of all types of construction as he has worked in the industry for decades. I strongly recommend Ponciano Cinco to any company looking for a team player as a fire prevention consultant. Feel free to call me with any questions.”

    — Bruce Saunders
    Superintendent, Amtex Housing

  • "I worked with Inspector Cinco on several projects throughout the last 5 years on both new construction and remodels. The remodels we worked on together were especially challenging due the need to update the buildings to meet the current fire code standards. Inspector Cinco brought his wealth of knowledge and willingness to help to every project. He streamlined the inspection process, pointed out deficiencies during pre-inspections, and played a major role in making sure we passed our final inspections. Inspector Cinco is an expert in his field, and an invaluable resource for fire code consulting.

    — Logan Pharis
    Superintendent, NAVCON Group