Ensuring fire safety compliance is a critical aspect of building management, necessitating meticulous adherence to workplace regulations throughout a building’s lifecycle. This paper presents a methodology for optimizing fire safety compliance through rule-based inspection of fire safety equipment (FSE) within As-Is building information modeling (BIM) models, leveraging digital solutions to streamline inspections and ensure regulatory adherence. By systematically linking workplace regulations with BIM models, the study aims to improve the efficiency and accuracy of fire safety inspections during the operation and maintenance (O&M) phase of buildings. The proposed framework involves developing machine-readable rule sets based on selected technical rules derived from workplace regulations and applying them to As-Is BIM models created based on a specified modeling guideline. Through the execution of these rule sets using an open-source model-checking software, the methodology assesses the setup and operation of workplaces equipped with FSE, providing recommendations for enhancing fire safety measures where necessary. Anticipated findings emphasize the benefits of integrating fire safety with BIM, enhancing safety measures and reducing risks from poor FSE management. This work aims to create safer buildings and promote sustainable management practices through better fire safety compliance.