FCIA DIIM & Fire Safe Oman Conference. 2 nd, 3 rd April 2013

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1 FCIA DIIM & Fire Safe Oman Conference 2 nd, 3 rd April 2013

2 FCIA DIIM & Fire Safe Oman Conference Firestop Contractors International Association Hillside, IL office FCIA Info fcia.org Bill McHugh fcia.org Copyright, Bill McHugh, FCIA, 31-March-2013

3 Learning Objectives Upon completing this program, the participant should know how to: 1. Recognize Product Design/Testing, Installation & Inspection Standards for Firestopping. 2. Understand Requirements for Firestopping for Safety in the US, Canada, MENA Region 3. Know how to specify Section

4 Details 1. Questions Raise your hand. Microphone open 2. Certificates of Attendance 3. Thanks for attending

5 Outline FCIA A Trade Association Total Fire Protection & Effective Compartmentation Codes, Testing, Products - Materials Firestopping for Safety A Quality Protocol DIIM

6 Greetings from FCIA s Directors

7 DCIIMM Firestopping for Safety DCIIMM Properly Designed and Specified Firestopping FCIA Specification Coordination Meetings to coordinate actions. Tested and Listed Systems - ASTM E 814 / UL UL 2079, ASTM E2307 Professional Installation FCIA Member, FM 4991 Approved, UL Qualified Contractors Properly Inspected - ASTM E 2174 / 2393 Protocol - IAS AC 291 Accreditation Criteria for Inspection Agencies Maintained (Inspected) Annually - FCIA Members International Fire Code, NFPA 101

8 Firestop Contractors International Association FCIA Worldwide Association Firestop Contractors, Manufacturers, Consultants, Reps, Distributors, FCIA Website Resources - FREE FCIA MOP on PDF FREE to Specifiers, Architects, Civil Defence DMA, Bldg./Fire Officials

9 Firestop Contractors International Association FCIA Membership Means Industry Interest FCIA Seminars FCIA Publications Industry Investment FCIA Manual of Practice FCIA Conference Education Committee Membership Return to the industry Scholarship FPE Universities Specialty Firestop Contractors Knowledge, Value, Expertise

10 Firestop Contractors International Association Membership means actions 315 Members US, Canada, Middle East, Far East Accreditation FM, UL, ULC & IAS Technical, Education & Apprenticeship FCIA MOP, UL TFPSS, FCIA Education for Staff, Workers Code ICC, NFPA, IAPMO, Abu Dhabi International Building Code & UAE Fire and Life Safety Code, Canada National Building Code Marketing Relationships, Shows Program Committee work, Education Legislative Track, Advocate Standards ASTM, IAPMO, UL/ULC STP s

11 Firestop Contractors International Association FCIA Membership Benefits FCIA.org Website Member Lists FCIA FM, UL, IAS Member Lists Members Only Access FCIA Life Safety Digest, Enews FCIA Manual of Practice FCIA Committee Participation Relationships

12 Firestop Contractors International Association Accreditation FM 4991 & UL-ULC QFC UL / FCIA Strategic Planning Meeting August 2012 FM Auditor Education Norwood, MA UL Auditors take UL Firestop Exam UL s Annual Meeting, Fire Council, Fire Safety Forum

13 Code Firestop Contractors International Association FCIA - ICC Fire Safety Committee ICC 2018 Cycle NFPA FM & UL, IAS AC 291 to Fire Protection Features Committee UAE Fire & Life Safety Code of Practice - Members

14 Firestop Contractors International Association FCIA Impact FCIA Website FCIA Conferences Canada USA UAE, Doha, Oman FCIA Life Safety Digest FCIA Members

15 Firestop Contractors International Association FCIA Impact UAE, Doha Seminars DIIMM Dubai Municipality We need to look at Existing Buildings Abu Dhabi We adapted Special Inspections Doha FCIA Member, FM 4991/ULQualified Contractors and Special Inspection makes sense

16 FCIA Members Middle East Region FCIA Members in Middle East Al Shadid Tech. Cont. Sharjah UAE Al Swiss Insulation Co., - Sharjah, UAE AWATCO Abu Dhabi DicoTech, LLC Abu Dhabi, UAE Doha, Qatar Doormasters Contracting and Trading WLL Firestop Middle East Dubai, UAE Fire Shield Trading and Contracting - Qatar FSIME Construction, LLC Dubai, UAE Firestop Insulation Technologies, WLL Qatar INTHERPRO, LLC Dubai, Abu Dhabi

17 FCIA Members Middle East Region FCIA Members in Middle East Narang Projects, WLL Doha, Qatar National Fire Fighting FZCO NAFFCO Dubai, UAE PROCON Emirates LLC Dubai, UAE Qatar Construction Technique Company Doha, Qatar Rise & Shine Insulation Contracting Co. Sharjah, UAE Rise & Shine Trading & Contracting, Doha, Qatar Rise & Shine Trading & Contracting, - Muscat, Oman Shoeb Fire Fighting Equpt. Trdg. Dubai, UAE Thermofire (Middle East) Limited Dubai, UAE Vancouver Building Maintenance & Décor Dubai, UAE

18 FCIA Members Middle East Region FCIA Inspection Agency Members in ME Al Hatimi Technical Services - Sharjah Butler Engineering Dubai, UAE Thomas Bell Wright Consultants Dubai/Abu Dhabi FCIA Rep/Distributor Members in ME Eastern Wings Equipment Dubai/Sharjah, UAE

19 FCIA DIIM Qatar UAE, Middle East Region FCIA Efforts FCIA Firestop DIIM 2013 Symposiums Abu Dhabi, Doha Abu Dhabi Doha ICC Global Council UL s Fire Council FCIA s Bill IAS Board of Directors FCIA at WOBO DMA UAE Fire Safe Oman

20 Firestop Contractors International Association FCIA Membership Result of.teams FCIA Board FCIA Committees FCIA Staff Building Reliability of Installed Firestopping through the DIIM

21 TOTAL FIRE PROTECTION Effective Compartmentation Fire Barriers, Fire Walls/Floors, Smoke Barriers Firestopping, Fire Dampers, Swinging and Rolling Fire Doors, Fire Rated Glazing Detection & Alarm Systems Sprinkler Suppression Systems Education & Egress Building Owners & Managers, Building Occupants and Firefighters

22 Firestopping DCIIM for Safety Proper DCIIM Means Reliable Systems Properly Designed - A/E - Consultant Tested and Listed Systems, FCIA Member Mfr s., Compartments per IBC, NFPA Codes, SUBMITTALS.Specified (CCS,CDT, RSW) Properly Coordinated & Installed FCIA Member, FM 4991, or UL Qualified Contractors Properly Inspected ASTM E 2174 & ASTM E 2393, by IAS Qualified Inspectors at IAS AC 291 Accredited Inspection Firms Properly Maintained & Managed FCIA Member, FM 4991, or UL Qualified, IAS Accredited Firms

23 Building & Fire Code Requirements International Building Code Chapter 7 New Construction International Fire Code Chapter 7 Existing Buildings Enforced by Fire Marshal NFPA Chapter 8 National Building Code Canada New and Existing Buildings Minimum requirements for Construction & Maintenance

24 NFPA Building & Fire Code Requirements NFPA 5000 Consensus Codes Other international locations US, not much NFPA 101 Life Safety Code Healthcare Industry Overseas

25 Building & Fire Code Requirements ICC=International Code Council IBC Building Code - New IFC Fire Code Maintenance Other I-Codes IPC, IMC, IEBC, WUIC, IPMC

26 US ICC Adoptions ICCsafe.org Alaska Hawaii U.S. Virgin Islands Guam Northern Marianas Islands Puerto Rico

27 Building & Fire Code Requirements ICC=International Code Council USA, Virgin Islands Abu Dhabi, UAE GCC?

28 Building & Fire Code Requirements Compartmentation Codes - US Fire Resistance Time, in minutes or hours that materials or assemblies have withstood a fire exposure as determined by tests, methods based on tests, or this code. NFPA. ICC adds Systems Ch. 7 IBC - Fire Barrier Hourly Rated IBC Ch. 7 IBC - Fire Wall Fire rating, structural independence IBC Fire Partition Rated, not continuous.

29 Building & Fire Code Requirements Compartmentation Codes US Smoke Barrier Firestopping for Continuity IBC Hourly Rated, L Rating <5cfm/sf (IBC 2006) < 50 cfm, 100sf of Wall Area (IBC 2009) NFPA Similar, no quantified L Rating Healthcare Occupancies Building Owner/Manager Preference Smoke Partition Common Materials IBC Continuous barrier, not rated retard. NFPA Continuous membrane that is designed to form a barrier to limit the transfer of smoke.

30 Building & Fire Code Requirements The Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes (CCBFC): appointed by NRC members are volunteers represents regulators, construction industry and public interest 2009 Cycle Finished publishes in 2010 Oversees the code development system National Building Code of Canada (NBC)

31 Building & Fire Code Requirements Continuous Fire Resistance Walls / Horizontal Assemblies Continuity Firestop Products Become Firestop Systems Penetrations Joints Head /Bottom of Wall Perimeter Joints Fire & Smoke Damper Duct Systems Fire Doors and Hardware Systems Rolling & Swinging Fire Rated Glazing

32 Building & Fire Code Requirements Effective Compartmentation for Safety Chemical, Biological, Radiation, Explosion Standards? R - Nuclear Power Plant Standards E Blast Strength? Check with manufacturer 2psf C Which Chemicals? Check with manufacturer B Which Agents? Check with manufacturer How to Regulate for Unexpected Events? Due Diligence Review Required by code?

33 Continuity Barriers, Walls & Horizontal Assemblies Fire Walls and Floors Continuous Fire Resistance Rated Assemblies Concrete Concrete Block Plaster Gypsum Block Gypsum Board / Drywall Floor/Ceiling Assemblies Firestop Systems Tested & Listed Wall/Floor Systems

34 Continuity Effective Compartmentation Features

35 Fire Resistance Continuity Compartmentation/ Compartmentalization Education Office Mercantile Multi Family Residential Industrial Insurance influences Institutional Healthcare All Occupancies

36 Buildings are Safe Because. Total Fire Protection Detection & Alarms Sprinkler Systems Occupant Education & Egress Compartmentation Fire & Smoke Resistance

37 Buildings are Safe Because. Total Fire Protection History - North America High Rise 11,025 Tall Buildings stories 70% in NY, SF, LA, CHI, HI, Toronto 2/3 Canada s high rise built before % of Schools built before 1985 = Compartmentation Primary in Older Structures Chicago, NY, Toronto Older stock of buildings SF, LA, HON Earthquakes» Source, Emporis.com

38 Buildings are Safe Because. Total Fire Protection = Safer buildings Compartmentation Sprinklers, Alarms, Egress Strategies NIST Reports

39 Buildings are Safe Because. National Institute of Standards & Technology NIST Reports - World Trade Center 7 Chapter 4.6, 'Factors that could have mitigated structural collapse' "improved compartmentation in tenant areas to limit the spread of fires But first DCIIM

40 Standards Codes NFPA 101 = Fire Code, ASTM & UL Standards NFPA 13 Sprinklers inspection, maintenance NFPA 72 Alarms inspection, maintenance Egress 200 / 250 exit length Fire Exits Accessible without tools Responsible Person Fire Resistance = DIIM, Hose Stream Test International Fire Code Photoluminescent Markings Fire Resistance Annual Inspection 3 rd Stairwell or Egress Elevator International Building Code Fire and Explosion Resistance of Shafts, Stairwells Special Inspections

41 Standards Codes Standards ASTM & UL Standards NFPA 101 = Fire Code, NFPA 5000 Building Code Fire Resistance = Hose Stream Test International Fire Code Fire Resistance = Hose Stream Test International Building Code Fire Resistance = Hose Stream Test

42 Standards Codes Standards British Standards Fire extinguishers, alarms sprinklers maintained Fire alarms tested weekly Routine checks ensure equipment working, not damaged, moved. In buildings with a lot of people, relavent fire exit Fire Resistance= No Hose Stream Test

43 Standards Codes Keys to Safe Buildings Worldwide Robust Compartmentation Limits Fire Spread Compartment of Origin Helps Smoke Control System Sprinklers add to safety Alarms & Occupant Education

44 Safer Buildings Tamweel Apartment Tower, Dubai

45 Safer Buildings Safer Buildings - Tamweel Apartment Tower Tamweel Tower fire started by cigarette butt, say Dubai Police thenational.ae

46 Buildings are Safe Because. Firestopping for Safety A DIIM Protocol Properly Designed and Specified Firestopping Tested and Listed Systems - ASTM E 814 / UL UL 2079, ASTM E 1966, ASTM E2307 Professional Installation FCIA Member, FM 4991 Approved, UL Qualified Contractors Properly Inspected - ASTM E 2174 / 2393 Protocol - IAS AC 291 Accreditation Criteria for Inspection Agencies Maintained & Managed (Inspected) Annually - FCIA Members International Fire Code 703.1, UAE Fire and Life Safety Code of Practice

47 Firestopping for Continuity I Classified Systems

48 Firestopping for Continuity Firestop Products Become Firestop Systems -- A Specific field erected construction, consisting of an assemblage of materials to prevent the spread of fire through openings in fire rated walls and floors using ASTM E 814 / UL 1479, S-115, UL 2079, E 2307 as the test method Testing = Suitability statement for use of a firestop product in a specific system application

49 Firestopping for Continuity Firestop Products Sealants Silicone, Latex, Intumescent Wrap Strips Thick, Thin, Wide, Less Wide Putties Pillows Composite Sheets Bricks / Plugs Pre Fabricated Kits Mortar Spray Products Graphics, STI,3M, AD, HILTI, Nelson

50 Firestopping for Continuity Firestop Products Firestop Systems Materials Pipes Cables Sealants, Wrap strips, Putties, Prefabricated Kits Gaps/Joints/Walltops/Perimeter Joints Sealants Sprays Track Systems Backing Material Mineral Wool, Ceramic Fiber, Backer Rod, Others Graphics - AD, Nelson, Tremco

51 Firestopping for Continuity Products become Systems What are Firestop Systems? Field Erected Construction Tested to Standards - ASTM E814/UL 1479 UL 2079, ASTM E 1966, ASTM E 2307 F Rating - Flame T Rating Temperature H Rating Hose L Rating Smoke W Rating Water Graphics 3M

52 Firestopping for Continuity Products become Systems Hose Stream = Shock Test

53 Firestopping for Continuity Products become Systems Firestop Systems Directories UL Intertek FM Approvals Systems Selection Not as easy as it looks

54 Firestopping for Safety UL Systems System Example: CAJ 1155 Metal Pipe in Concrete Floor or Wall

55 Fire Stop Technologies, Inc. Fire Stop Technologies, Inc.

56 UL Fire Resistance Directory Letter Descriptions Alpha: The first letter is either F for floors, W for walls or C for a combination of walls and floors. Alpha: The second letter or combination of letters, signify the following. A Concrete floors < 5 B Concrete floors > 5 C Frame floors D Deck construction E I Reserved for future use J Concrete or Masonry walls < 8 K Concrete or Masonry walls > 8 L Framed Walls M Bulkheads N Z. First letter of the system

57 UL Fire Resistance Directory Numeric: The first digit of the four digit number, identifies the type of penetrant in accordance with the following list. The next three digits will be assigned sequentially to successfully tested systems No Penetrant Metallic Pipe, Conduit or Tube Non Metallic Pipe, Conduit or Tube Cables Cables in a Tray Insulated Pipes Misc. Electrical Penetrents Misc. Mechanical Penetrents Mixed multiple penetrates

58 FM Approvals, Intertek Sequential Numbering System

59 How Installers Select UL Systems Wall or Floor Construction Type Wall or Floor Thickness Penetrating Item, Coverings Size, Type, Thickness Annular Space Sizes Joint / Gap Sizes Backing Materials STI Graphic Fill Material(s)

60 Min/Max Hole Size Annular Space STI Graphic

61 1. Centered 2. Off-Centered STI Graphic 3. Point Contact 4. Continuous Point Contact

62 Firestopping for Safety Field or other Variances to Tested and Listed Systems? Annular Space / Gap too large / small Oversized penetrating item Oversized Insulation Tolerances?? Fire Stop Technologies, Inc.

63 Firestopping for Safety Variances to Systems at Site? Now What First Action in Process Find another system Same Manufacturer Find another system Different Manufacturer Second Action If no system exists in either case. Engineering Judgment EJ Equivalent Fire Resistance Rated Assembly EFRRA Based on engineering, IFC Protocol

64 Firestop Sealant, MW installation to Tested and Listed System Limits = Firestop System Caulk Pack 1 2 Tool Always Check BOTH SIDES 3 STI Graphic

65 Properly Tooled/Smoothed Firestop Sealants Firestop SolutionsGraphic

66 Large Insulated Pipes

67 Multiple Insulated Pipes

68 Sleeved Pipes

69 Correct Collar or Sealant Must Be Selected for Combustible Penetrations Charred Pipe Knot formed from Collapsing pipe Cold-Side View Hot-Side View Intumescent sealant expands and fills the void that opens as the combustibles burn away Collar expands to crush the pipe STI Graphic

70 Intumescent Wrap Strips and Steel Collars Key Points - Restricting Collars Fastening Tabs 90 degree bends for expansion Directional Tabs Bands STI Graphic

71 Unlisted, Untested Firestop Systems

72 Firestopping for Safety Unlisted, Untested Firestop Systems Fire Stop Technologies, Inc.

73 Polystyrene Block in CMU Slab

74 Joint Compound

75 Graphics Firestop Solutions Incomplete is ineffective

76 Foam Great Stuff Graphics Firestop Solutions

77 Sealant must be applied BEFORE sheet metal flanges in Duct Applications Graphics Firestop Solutions

78 Fire/Smoke Dampers & Firestops Dampers are UL 555, 555S Listed Systems Installed to manufacturer s written instructions (Systems Angles no sealants) Firestop sealants UL 1479 Improper hole sizing or poor installation Consult the Damper Manufacturer & the Authority Having Jurisdiction Graphics - Greenheck

79 Fire/Smoke Dampers Firestop Installation Combination Fire Smoke Dampers Multi-blade Fire Dampers Underfloor applications Max. size 72 W x 96 H Greenheck Graphic

80 Fire/Smoke Dampers Dampers with sealant provide smoke protection Consult the Damper Manufacturer & the Authority Having Jurisdiction Graphics Firestop Solutions

81 Installing an Incorrect System May Void the Fire / Smoke Damper Manufacturer s Warranty Graphics Firestop Solutions

82 Barriers With Combustible Penetrants Plastic Pipe Plastic-Jacketed cables Certain pipe insulation Graphics - STI

83 Firestopping for Safety Firestop Joint Systems Definition UL 2079 A joint system is a specific construction consisting of adjacent wall and floor assemblies, and the materials designed to prevent the spread of fire through a linear opening between the wall and / or floor assemblies ANSI / UL 2079 = Qualified Joint System Graphics - STI

84 Firestopping for Safety Firestop Joint Systems Definition UL 2079 Min. Positive Pressure.01 Water, 12 below assy. Movement Cycling Class I min. 500 cycles, min. 1 cycle / minute Class II- min. 500 cycles, min. 10 cycles / minute Class III-min 100 cycles, min. 30 cycles / minute Fire Tested at Maximum Joint Width No Load Bearing Characteristics, unless noted Assembly, L or W Ratings HILTI Graphic

85 Firestop Applications Floor to Wall Fire Stop Technologies, Inc. Top of Wall Graphics Firestop Solutions

86 Joints and Seams Top of Wall Graphics Firestop Solutions

87 Joints and Seams I-Beam to Fluted Deck Graphics Firestop Solutions

88 Penetrations with Top of Wall Graphics Firestop Solutions

89 Unacceptable Graphics Firestop Solutions

90 Unacceptable Insufficient Material? Not Firestop Graphics Firestop Solutions

91 Unacceptable Graphics Firestop Solutions

92 Results of Improperly Installed Mineral Wool Graphics Firestop Solutions

93 Firestop Perimeter Fire Containment Systems Firestop Perimeter Systems Definition ASTM E 2307 A Perimeter Fire Containment System is a specific field erected construction consisting of a floor with a fire resistance rating, and an exterior curtainwall with no hourly resistance rating, and the fill material installed between the floor and the curtain wall to prevent the vertical spread of fire in a building. Graphic - Superl

94 Firestop Perimeter Fire Containment Systems Graphic Intertek

95 Proper Installation of Mineral Wool Compressed mineral wool must be inserted perpendicular to the joint to allow for movement between the slab and wall. Correct Wrong! STI Graphic

96 STI Graphic

97 Firestop Installed at Perimeter of Floors at Curtainwall Graphics Firestop Solutions

98 Joints - Wall to Wall Wall to Floor Graphics Firestop Solutions

99 Floor to Wall: Concrete floor assembly to pre-cast concrete wall assembly Graphics Firestop Solutions

100 Poor Firestop Installation of Perimeter Barriers Graphics Firestop Solutions

101 Firestop Products Become Systems when Installed Graphics OPL, 3M

102 Firestopping for Safety Results of NOT USING An Approved / Qualified Contractor?? Firestopping wrong, missing Systems Documentation? As Built Documentation?? Conclusion No Single Firestopping Trade means fire & life safety risk Fire Stop Technologies, Inc.

103 Firestopping for Safety II Installation Who s Responsible, How to Choose??? Graphics STI

104 Firestop Installation Three (3) Installation Methods All Trades - He/She who pokes hole, fills hole Multiple Contracts to Firestop Contractors, Subs,GC/O Single Source Specialty Firestop Contractor Qualifications??

105 Firestopping for Safety Firestop Contractors & Installation Manufacturer Educated Short Class minutes Some Training Worker educated Short test Administered by salesperson Worker Education at Shop Manufacturer HQ Education 1-2 Days Education Test Teach to the Test? Not 3 rd Party

106 Firestop Contractors & Installation How to select a Specialty Firestop Contractor? FCIA Member, Educated FCIA Firestop Manual of Practice FCIA Member, FM 4991, UL Qualified Firestop Contractor Management System Audited Office, Project Site Person passes FM or UL Firestop Exam based on FCIA Manual of Practice

107 Firestop Contractors & Installation Qualified Does the Firestop Contractor understand the ZERO TOLERANCE INSTALLATION PROCESS F Fire & T Temperature, H Hose L Smoke W Water Insulation/Integrity Movement Capability Annular Space Sizes, Gap Sizes SYSTEMS DOCUMENTATION FM 4991 Approved or UL / ULC Qualified Firestop Contractor

108 Firestop Contractors & Installation How to Select a Specialty Firestop Contractor? FCIA Member Insurance Classification? Specialty Firestop Contractor? Plumber, other trade?? Workforce Educated as Firestop/Containment Workers Bonding Capability Project References & Experience Management System reviewed by? FM Approvals and/or UL?

109 Firestop Contractors & Installation FM & UL Management System Components Office Facility Procedures Audit Field Procedures Audit Employ a person who passed the UL/FM Firestop Exam, 80% or better If employed by Approved, Qualified Firm, Designated Responsible Individual (DRI)

110 Firestop Contractors & Installation FCIA Member - FM 4991 Approved and / or UL Qualified Firestop Contractor Firms Management Systems Manual Investment in Education Investment in FCIA Firestop Manual of Practice Project Successful Proven Contractor Education, Training, Accountability = Reduced Risk Life, Property, Business Contractors Listed www. fcia. org

111 Firestop Contractors & Installation FM 4991 & UL QFC Requirements DRI Appointed by Company IF. Pass Rigorous Firestop Examination FCIA Firestop Manual of Practice Firestop Systems Selection & Protocol Management System Knowledge Retested every 3 years (FM Only) CEU Requirement 6 ea. 3 yrs. One DRI per Approved Contractor Location Installation & Maintenance

112 Firestop Contractors & Installation Firestop Contractor becomes FM or UL after passing Management System (MS) Audit Company MS Office Audit Employee Training & Education Systems Selection Communicate systems to Field Material Controls Systems installation protocol Labeling Record keeping - Variance Procedures Non-Conformances Documentation Project closeout

113 Firestop Contractors & Installation Company MS Jobsite Audit by FM, UL Personnel Verification of firestop systems installation Verify Quality Procedures Verify communication Office to field, field to office Culture of Quality

114 Firestop Contractors & Installation Company Stays FM or UL By Annual FM 4991/ UL QFC Audit Continued satisfactory performance Quality Manual Implementation Documented - Archived record keeping Employee Training Documentation Jobsite Visit DRI CEU Verification

115 Firestop Installation & Inspection

116 QUALITY PROCESS

117 Firestop Installation Inspection ASTM E 2174 & ASTM E Standard Practice for On-Site Inspection of Installed Fire Stops Penetrations - Joints Standard Inspection Procedure used by Special Inspection Agency Companies Other Qualified Firms Report to Building Owner, Fire Marshals & Code Officials

118 ASTM E 2174 & ASTM E International Building Code CH 17 Special Inspections Buildings 75 and higher above Fire Department Access Occupancy Type III, IV, Chapter 16 Table Abu Dhabi International Building Code

119 ASTM E 2174 & ASTM E Fire-resistant penetrations and joints. In highrise buildings or in buildings assigned to Risk Category III or IV in accordance with Section , special inspections for through-penetrations, membrane penetration firestops, fire resistant joint systems, and perimeter fire barrier systems that are tested and listed in accordance with Sections , , and shall be in accordance with Section or

120 ASTM E 2174 & ASTM E Penetration firestops. Inspections of penetration firestop systems that are tested and listed in accordance with Sections and shall be conducted by an approved inspection agency in accordance with ASTM E 2174.

121 ASTM E 2174 & ASTM E Fire-resistant joint systems. Inspection of fire resistant joint systems that are tested and listed in accordance with Sections and shall be conducted by an approved inspection agency in accordance with ASTM E 2393.

122 ASTM E 2174 & ASTM E 2393 Inspector Qualifications and Requirements Inspector Firm - Independent of, and Divested from Installing firm, Distributor, Manufacturer, Competitor, Supplier Not a Competitor of the Installer, contractor, manufacturer, or supplier. Submit notarized statements of

123 ASTM E 2174 & ASTM E 2393 Inspector Qualifications and Requirements Inspector Personnel meet at least one criteria.. 2 years experience (Construction, Field), education, and credentials acceptable to AHJ Accredited by AHJ Meet ASTM E699 NEW Inspector Personnel / Firm Qualification International Accreditation Services IAS AC 291

124 ASTM E 2174 & ASTM E 2393 IAS AC Inspector & Firm Credentials International Accreditation Services (IAS) Accreditation Criteria AC-291 Inspector must PASS UL/FM Firestop Exam 1 year Quality Assurance Or PASS UL/FM Firestop Exam, and PE, FPE, Registered Architect, or PASS UL/FM Firestop Exam, and Education by Certified Agency Must Specify IAS, not part of ASTM Standards

125 ASTM E 2174 & ASTM E 2393 Inspection Process - Pre Construction Meeting Review Documents Identify Conflicts Review Materials ASTM E 814 or UL ASTM E 1966, UL 2079, ASTM E 2307 Systems Inspection Documents» Manufacturer Product Data Sheets» Tested and Listed Systems & EJ s

126 ASTM E 2174 & ASTM E 2393 Inspection Process Pre-Construction Meeting Mock Ups Destructive Testing Installation Measurements Discuss Inspection Method Meeting Required for During/Post Inspection Methods

127 ASTM E 2174 & ASTM E 2393 Inspection Process - During Construction Inspector Shall not Supervise Workers Firestop Installation Start Random witness, Each Floor 10%, each type of Penetration Firestop, no less than one per floor 5% of Total Lineal Feet of Fire Resistance Rated Joint System, each type

128 ASTM E 2174 & ASTM E 2393 Inspection Process - Post Construction Destructive Testing Minimum 2%, no less than 1, each type per 10,000 SF of floor area Minimum 1 / 500 LF of Joint Area, mandatory If 10% variance per firestop type Inspection stops Installer inspects, repairs Inspector reinspects

129 ASTM E 2174 & ASTM E 2393 Inspection Process - Inspection Forms One for each type of firestop Submit 1 day after Inspection to Authorizing Agency Numbered Controlled Required During/Post Construction Methods

130 ASTM E 2174 & ASTM E 2393 Final Report During/Post Inspection Method Name, address, location project, installer, inspector Type and quantity of firestops inspected Verification method Percentage Deviation Copies of all documents sent to Authorizing Agency

131 ASTM E 2174 & ASTM E 2393 Why Specify ASTM E 2174 / E 2393 DIIM II of Quality Process Install, Inspect Verify Field Installations Qualifications of Inspectors IAS AC 291 Accreditation Criteria for Special Inspection Agencies

132 QUALITY PROCESS

133 ASTM E 2174 & ASTM E 2393 Types of Inspection ASTM E 2174 & ASTM E 2393 Destructive, Non Destructive Specified Frequency Independent 3 rd Party FM, UL Contractor Self Inspection Verify Management System validity Not 2%, 10% Manufacturer Inspection Does not exist Survey maybe

134 Specifications MasterFormat Firestopping Part I FCIA Member, FM 4991 Approved or UL Qualified Firestop Installer/Contractor - Valid DRI Part II Products Testing, Properties Pipes, cables, ducts, cable trays, MEP&C Systems - Fire Resistance Rated Joints Head of Wall, Wall to Wall, Wall to Floor Perimeter Fire Containment Joints Floor Slab edge/exterior Wall Part III, Execution, Quality Assurance ASTM E 2174 & ASTM E 2393 Inspection IAS AC 291 Special Inspection Agency Individual on staff passed FM or UL Firestop Exam

135 Specifications Systems Testing Part 1 DIIM References Penetrations - ASTM E 814 & UL 1479, Joints - ASTM E 1966, UL 2079, S115 - Perimeter - ASTM E 2307 FM 4991 Standard for the Approval of Firestop Contractors UL Qualified Firestop Contractor Program ASTM E 2174 & ASTM E Inspections IAS AC 291 Accredited Special Inspection Agency

136 Specifications Part 1 - Systems F Ratings - Fire Resistance Rated Assy. T Ratings - = F & T?? H Ratings Hose Stream L Ratings = Smoke Resistance W Ratings Floors, Walls Materials & Physical Property Requirements Chemicals, Movement, Exposure

137 Specifications Firestopping Quality Process - Contractor Qualifications FCIA Member Specialty Firestop Contractors FM 4991 & UL Qualified Firestop Contractors Inspection ASTM E 2174 & ASTM E 2393 Inspection Qualifications? AC 291 = Solution FCIA Member Firestop Inspectors Materials Suitable physical properties for applications and needs of the building occupants

138 Maintenance

139 National Fire Protection Association - NFPA 101 SECTION Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing Whenever or wherever any device, equipment, system, condition, arrangement, level of protection, fire-resistive construction, or any other feature is required for compliance with the provisions of this Code, such device, equipment, system, condition, arrangement, level of protection, fire-resistive construction, or other feature shall thereafter be continuously maintained in accordance with applicable NFPA requirements or requirements developed as part of a performance-based design, or as directed by the AHJ. [101: ]

140 National Fire Protection Association - NFPA No existing life safety feature shall be removed or reduced where such feature is a requirement for new construction. [101: ] * Existing life safety features obvious to the public, if not required by the Code, shall be either maintained or removed. [101: ] Any device, equipment, system, condition, arrangement, level of protection, fire-resistive construction, or any other feature requiring periodic testing, inspection, or operation to ensure its maintenance shall be tested, inspected, or operated as specified elsewhere in this Code or as directed by the AHJ. [101: ] Maintenance, inspection, and testing shall be performed under the supervision of a responsible person who shall ensure that testing, inspection, and maintenance are made at specified intervals in accordance with applicable NFPA standards or as directed by the AHJ. [101: ]

141 International Fire Code Maintenance SECTION 703 FIRE-RESISTANCE-RATED CONSTRUCTION Maintenance. The required fire resistance rating of fireresistance rated construction (including walls, fire stops, shaft enclosures, partitions, smoke barriers, floors, fire resistive coatings and sprayed fire resistant materials applied to structural members and fire resistive joint systems) shall be maintained. Such elements shall be visually inspected by the owner annually and properly repaired, restored or replaced when damaged, altered, breached or penetrated. Openings made therein for the passage of pipes, electrical conduit, wires, ducts, air transfer openings, and holes made for any reason shall be protected with approved methods capable of resisting the passage of smoke and fire.

142 UAE Fire and Life Safety Code of Practice Maintenance & Management Chapter 1, SECTION 21 Firestopping The required fire resistance rating of installed firestop systems shall be visually inspected by the owner or owner s inspection agency annually. Damaged, altered or breached firestop systems shall be properly repaired, restored or replaced to comply with applicable codes as per the guidelines of Civil defense Any new Openings made therein for the passage of through penetrants, shall be protected with approved firestop system to comply with applicable codes as per the guidelines of Civil defense.

143 TOTAL FIRE PROTECTION Effective Compartmentation Fire Barriers, Fire Walls/Floors, Smoke Barriers Firestopping, Fire Dampers, Swinging and Rolling Fire Doors, Fire Rated Glazing Detection & Alarm Systems Sprinkler Suppression Systems Education & Egress Building Owners & Managers, Building Occupants and Firefighters

144 FCIA DIIM & Fire Safe Oman Conference Proper DCIIM Means Reliable Systems Properly Designed - A/E - Consultant Tested and Listed Systems, FCIA Member Mfr s., Compartments per IBC, NFPA Codes, SUBMITTALS.Specified (CCS,CDT, RSW) Properly Coordinated & Installed FCIA Member, FM 4991, or UL Qualified Contractors Properly Inspected ASTM E 2174 & ASTM E 2393, by IAS Qualified Inspectors at IAS AC 291 Accredited Inspection Firms Properly Maintained & Managed FCIA Member, FM 4991, or UL Qualified, IAS Accredited Firms

145 FCIA DIIM & Fire Safe Oman Conference Trends for IBC 2012 Chapter 17 Special Inspection Inspection agencies drives demand for quality installation Results in more FM & UL Contractors. FM & UL Contractors in Specifications Building Owners and Managers learning DIIM Materials manufacturers systems Reflect what can reasonably be expected to occur Movement, Exposures, etc.

146 FCIA DIIM & Fire Safe Oman Conference FREE Subscription Specifiers, Architects, Building Officials, Fire Marshals, Government Officials

147 FCIA DIIM & Fire Safe Oman Conference Free FCIA.org, FREE FCIA Manual of Practice For Specifiers at Architectural Firms Building Officials, Civil Defence, ROP, Municipal Fire Marshals, Inspectors

148 FCIA DIIM & Fire Safe Oman Conference Next FCIA DIIM Webinar June 6 MENA & North America FCIA Education & Committee Action Conference Denver, April 30 May 3

149 FCIA DIIM & Fire Safe Oman Conference Firestop Contractors International Association Hillside, IL office FCIA Info fcia.org Bill McHugh fcia.org Copyright, Bill McHugh, FCIA, 31-March-2013

150 FCIA DIIM & Fire Safe Oman Conference 2 nd, 3 rd April 2013