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1 Firestopping and Compartmentation Fire & Life Safety 2010 Firestop Contractors International Association Hillside, IL office FCIA Info fcia.org Bill McHugh fcia.org Copyright, Bill McHugh, FCIA, 18 Sept 2010

2 Learning Objectives Upon completing this program, the participant should know how to: 1. Recognize Product Design/Testing, Installation & Inspection & Management Standards for Firestopping. 2. Understand Requirements for Firestopping for Safety in the US and Canada 3. Know how to help Specifiers with Section Learn about why compartmentation

3 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety Outline FCIA A Trade Association Total Fire Protection & Effective Compartmentation Codes, Testing, Products - Materials Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety A DIIM Quality Protocol Properly Designed and Specified Firestopping Professional Installation Properly Inspected Managed (Inspected) Annually by FCIA Member Contractors Total Fire Protection Systems Concept

4 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety FCIA Worldwide Association Firestop Contractors, Manufacturers, Consultants, Reps, Distributors, FCIA Website Resources - FREE FCIA MOP on PDF FREE to Specifiers, Architects, Bldg./Fire Officials www. fcia. org

5 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety FCIA Membership Means Industry Interest FCIA Advocacy FCIA Publications Enews, LSD Industry Investment FCIA Firestop Manual of Practice FCIA Conferences Education & Committee Action Firestop Industry Conference & Trade Show Specialty Firestop Contractors Knowledge, Value, Expertise

6 FCIA at TIAC Membership Reflects FCIA s Activity 265 Members US, Canada, Middle East Accreditation FM, UL, ULC & IAS Apprenticeship US Dept. of Labor; CAN Ministry Technical & Education MOP, FCIA & UL TFPSS

7 FCIA at TIAC Membership Reflects FCIA s Activity Codes & Standards ICC, NFPA, ASTM, IAPMO, NBC, usul STP s & CAN/UL Committee s Program Education, US, Overseas Legislative Track, Advocate Marketing Relationships, Trade Shows

8 FCIA at TIAC FCIA Membership Benefits FCIA Committee Participation FCIA.org Website 7000+/Mo.Visits Member Lists - #1 Google FCIA FM, UL, IAS Contractor Lists Members Only Access Build Industry Together Relationships New friends at TIAC

9 FCIA at TIAC FCIA Membership Benefits Work, Grow, Relationships, Fun

10 FCIA Members in Canada FCIA at TIAC

11 FCIA Members in Canada FCIA at TIAC

12 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety Proper DIIM Effective Compartmentation Means Reliable Systems Properly Designed - A/E, Firestop Consultant Tested and Listed Systems, Specified by RSW, CCS,CDT Properly Installed FCIA Member, FM 4991 Approved, ULC or UL Qualified Contractors Properly Inspected ASTM E 2174 & ASTM E 2393, by IAS Qualified Inspectors at IAS AC 291 Accredited Inspection Firms Properly Inspected and Managed FCIA Member, FM 4991 Approved, or ULC UL Qualified Contractor

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

14 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety Code Requirements Canadian National Building Code (NBC) New and Existing Buildings 2005 (2010 available Nov US, Middle East, Parts of Asia International Building Code (ICC s IBC) Chapter 7 New Construction International Fire Code (IFC) Chapter 7 Existing Buildings, Enforced by Fire Marshal NFPA 5000 NFPA 101- Chapter 8 Minimum requirements for Construction & Maintenance

15 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety National Building Code of Canada (NBC) The Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes (CCBFC): Volunteers appointed by NRC Regulators, construction industry & public interest 2009 Cycle Finished publishes in November Cycle Starts now Oversees the code development system

16 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety Compartmentation Codes Canada National Building Code of Canada NBCC 2005 Adopt Entirety NBCC 2005 Adopt With Amendments Publish Provincial Code based on National Code NBCC 2010 November

17 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety Compartmentation Codes Canada - NBC Fire separation means a construction assembly that acts as a barrier against the spread of fire. Division A: , NBCC 2005 Appendix A,» A fire separation may or may not have a fireresistance rating.

18 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety Compartmentation Codes Division A, Fire resistance rating means the time in minutes or hours that a material or assemblies of materials will withstand the passage of flame and the transmission of heat when exposed to fire under specified conditions of test and performance criteria, or as determined by extension or interpretation of information derived therefrom as prescribed in this Code. CAN/UL-S-101, Standard Methods of Fire Endurance Tests of Building Construction Materials

19 Firestopping & Compartmentation Compartmentation Codes NBCC (1)(b) for Safety Although a fire separation is not always required to have a fireresistance rating, the fire separation should act as a barrier to the spread of smoke and fire until some response is initiated. If the fireresistance rating of a fire separation is waived on the basis of the presence of an automatic sprinkler system, it is intended that the fire separation will be constructed so that it will remain in place and act as a barrier against the spread of smoke for a period of time until the sprinklers have actuated and controlled the fire. CAN/UL-S-115 Tested and Listed Systems.

20 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety Compartmentation Codes NBCC General Requirements 1) Any wall, partition or floor assembly required to be a fire separation shall a) except as permitted by Sentence (2), be constructed as continuous element, and b) as required in this part, have a fire-resistance-rating as specified (see appendix A) 2) Openings in a fire separation shall be protected with closures, shafts or other means in conformance with Articles

21 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety Compartmentation Codes Continuity The continuity of a fire separation shall be maintained where it abuts another fire separation, a floor, a ceiling, a roof or an exterior wall assembly. (Appendix A, ) Continuous Barrier

22 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety Compartmentation Codes Barrier to control Smoke Spread Although a fire separation is not always required to have a fire resistance rating, the fire separation should act as a barrier to the spread of smoke and fire until some response is initiated. If the fire resistance rating of a fire separation is waived on the basis of the presence of an automatic sprinkler system, it is intended that the fire separation will be constructed so that it will remain in place and act as a barrier against the spread of smoke for a period of time until the sprinklers have actuated and controlled the fire." CAN/UL-S-115 with L Rating

23 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety Compartmentation Codes Fire Stopping of Service Penetrations Except as required by Sentence (2), piping, tubing, ducts, chimneys, optical fibre cables, electrical wires and cables, totally enclosed noncombustible raceways, electrical outlet boxes and other similar building services that penetrate a fire separation or a membrane forming part of an assembly required to have a fire-resistance rating shall be a) sealed by a fire stop system that, when subjected to the fire test method in CAN/UL-S115, Fire Tests of Firestop Systems, has an F rating not less than the fireprotection rating required for closures in the fire separation in conformance with Table , or (50pa, plastics) b) cast in place (see Appendix A).

24 Firestopping & Compartmentation NFPA for Safety NFPA 5000 Consensus Codes Other international locations US, not much NFPA 101 Life Safety Code Healthcare Industry Overseas

25 US NFPA 101Adoptions NFPA.org

26 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety ICC=International Code Council USA Middle East

27 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety ICC=International Code Council IBC Building Code - New IFC Fire Code Maintenance Other I-Codes IPC, IMC, IEBC, WUIC, IPMC

28 US ICC Adoptions ICCsafe.org

29 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety IBC/NFPA Firestopping for Continuity International Building Code US & Middle East Fire Barrier Continuity; Fire Wall Continuity & Independence Smoke Barrier IBC Continuity - Hourly Rated, L Rating <5cfm/sf (IBC 2006) < 100 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. Fire Partition Hourly Rated

30 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety Compartmentation & Passive Life Safety- Debate about safety Worldwide Issues Rated Corridors in Schools, Others Rated Mechanical, Electrical Rooms Occupancy Separations Business & Industrial Business to Business Increases - Height and Area Egress Systems Many Sprinkler Trade Offs

31 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety Compartmentation Education Office Mercantile Multi Family Residential Industrial Insurance influences Institutional - Healthcare No change Residentail

32 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety Buildings are Safe because sprinklers? yes, but the rest counts too Safety (f) Total Fire Protection Detection & Alarms Sprinkler Systems Occupant Education Compartmentation

33 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety Total Fire Protection Stats North America 11, story + Tall Buildings, 70% in NY, SF, LA, CHI, HI, Toronto 2/3 Canada s high rise built before % of Schools built before 1985 Compartmentation as still installed value? Compartmentation Primary Chicago, NY, Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal Older stock of buildings SF, LA, HON Earthquakes» Source, Emporis.com

34 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety If stock of buildings older, then = Compartmentation Design Alarms Occupant Education Sprinkler added = Safer buildings

35 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety World Trade Center 7 - Recommendation C, (NIST NCSTAR 1A, report for towers I & II 'the need for redundancy in fire protection systems that are critical to life structural integrity; (passive fire protection system, (including SFRM, Compartmentation and Firestopping) and the active sprinkler system each provide redundancy for maintaining structural integrity in a building fire, should one of the systems fail to perform it's intended function.' "the ability of the structure and local floor systems to withstand a maximum credible fire scenario, without collapse, recognizing that sprinklers could be compromised, not operational, or non existent.".

36 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety Egress 2009 IBC Code Canada s Research Shows, Obvious & Intuitive Egress Systems Luminescent Markings Buildings 75 and higher Retroactive Life Safety Measure

37 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety Effective Compartmentation for Safety High Rise Safety 75 Stairwells Photoluminescent Markings Havens of Safety Horizontal Compartmentation? Occupancy Separations SF Max? Smoke Control Systems for CBR? Activation devices Chemical, Biological, Radiation? Firefighter floor area sizes 100,000CF?

38 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety Fire Walls and Floors Continuous Fire Resistance Rated Assemblies Concrete Concrete Block Plaster Gypsum Block Drywall Floor/Ceiling Assemblies Firestop Systems Tested & Listed Wall/Floor Systems

39 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety Effective Compartmentation Features

40 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety FCIA Members Understand DIIM Firestop Systems Designs Tested to CAN/ULC-S-115, (ASTM E 814, UL 1479/2079, ASTM E 2307) Specified by Professionals Installed by FCIA Member Inspected to ASTM E2174 & ASTM E2393 Inspection Process by Qualified Firms/Individuals Managed by FCIA Member Firestopping Contractors

41 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety I Classified Systems

42 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety 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

43 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety Firestop Systems Materials Suitable physical properties Serve Building Occupant Needs Smoke Germs Chemical Resistance Cleaning? Chemical, Biological, Radiation?\ Industry Discussions Graphics - AD, Nelson, Tremco

44 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety 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 CAN/ULC-S-115, (US-ASTM E 814 / UL , ASTM E 2307) as the test method CAN/ULC S-115 Incorporated UL 2079 in 2004 Testing = Suitability statement for use of a firestop product in a specific system application

45 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety What are Firestop Systems? CAN/ULC-S-115 Tested and Listed Systems "Standard Method of Fire Tests of Firestop Systems SP, SPC F Rating - Flame FT Rating Temperature FH Rating Hose (CAN-Optional) FTH Rating Hose (CAN-Optional) L Rating Smoke (usul/can/ul) W Rating Water (ULus) Graphic 3M

46 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety Hose Stream not W Rating

47 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety Firestop Products Become Firestop Systems -- ULC Directory UL Directory HW Head of Wall Joint Firestop Systems JF Joint Firestop Systems PJ Perimeter Firestop Systems (NRC&UL) SP Service Penetration Firestop Systems SPC Service Penetration for Combustible Systems NOTE: NBC Requires 50pa Furnace Pressure Differential for DWV Plastic pipes in fire resistance rated assemblies, very different than the US ICC Codes.

48 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety Firestop Systems Directories ULC & UL Alternative Descriptions ULC and UL different still 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 Reserved for future use

49 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety Firestop Systems Directories - UL F - Floors W - Walls First letter of the system C - Combination A - Concrete floors < 5 inches B - Concrete floors > 5 inches C - Frame floors D - Deck construction E - I - Reserved for future use J - Concrete or Masonry walls < 8 inches K - Concrete or Masonry walls > 8 inches L - Framed Walls M - Bulkheads N - Composite Panel Walls O-Z - Reserved for future use

50 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety 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 Penetrates Misc. Mechanical Penetrates Mixed multiple penetrates Reserved for future use

51 Firestopping & Compartmentation System Example: CAJ 1155 Metal Pipe in Concrete Floor or Wall for Safety CAN/UL-S-115 Systems Graphics - HILTI

52 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety Firestop Products Become Firestop Systems

53 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety Firestop Products Become Firestop Systems Ratings

54 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety Firestop Products Become Firestop Systems Ratings

55 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety Firestop Products Become Firestop Systems Ratings

56 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety Firestop Products Become Firestop Systems Ratings

57 UL Classified Firestop Systems Every application has its own unique UL tested assembly which specifies: STI Graphic Hourly Fire Rating Type of Barrier Type of Penetrant Min/Max Hole/Gap Size Firestop Products

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

59 Min/Max Hole Size Annular Space STI Graphic

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

61 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety Field or other Variances to Tested and Listed Systems? Too Many Penetrating Items Annular Space / Gap too large / small Something in the way Oversized penetrating item Oversized Insulation Tolerances?? Graphics - McHugh

62 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety Variances to Systems? Now What First Action in Process Find another system Same Manufacturer Find another system Different Manufacturer If no system exists in either case. Engineering Judgment EJ Equivalent Fire Resistance Rated Assembly EFRRA Based on sound engineering -- IFC Protocol Follow the rules Reduced risks

63 Firestop sealant must be well bonded to penetrating item and surrounding wall or floor Caulk Measure &Pack 1 STI Graphic 2 Tool Always Check BOTH SIDES 3

64 When the sealant is properly recessed, it will expand inward and work the way it was designed Recessed sealant STI Graphic

65 Left untooled, the sealant will expand outward during a fire, and likely fail Untooled sealant STI Graphic

66 Firestop SolutionsGraphic Properly Tooled Penetrations

67 Large Insulated Pipes

68 Multiple Insulated Pipes

69 Sleeved Pipes

70 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

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

72 Unlisted, Untested Firestop Systems

73 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety Unlisted, Untested Firestop Systems

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 Fire Damper Systems - CAN/ULC-S112 (ULus 555, 555S Listed Systems) Installed to manufacturer s written instructions (Systems Angles no sealants) Firestop sealants VERIFY w/manufcturer Consult the Damper Manufacturer & the Authority Having Jurisdiction Graphics - Greenheck

79 Fire/Smoke Dampers Retaining angles 1 in. barrier overlap r Attach to sleeve only All four sides Both sides of barrier is standard One side if tested Breakaway Connections Greenheck Graphic

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

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

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

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

84 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety Firestop Joint Systems Definition Joint Firestop JF CAN/ULC-S-115 (usul-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 Graphics - STI

85 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety Firestop Joint Systems Definition CAN/ULC-S-115 Positive Pressure 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

86 Good Firestop Applications Floor to Wall Top of Wall Graphics Firestop Solutions

87 Joints and Seams Top of Wall Graphics Firestop Solutions

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

89 Penetrations with Top of Wall Graphics Firestop Solutions

90 Unacceptable Substitutes Graphics Firestop Solutions

91 Unacceptable Substitutes Insufficient Material? Non Code Compliant! Graphics Firestop Solutions

92 Unacceptable Substitutes Graphics Firestop Solutions

93 Spackle is not Firestop Graphics Firestop Solutions

94 Results of Improperly Installed Mineral Wool Graphics Firestop Solutions

95 Firestop Systems Track Systems

96 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety Firestop Perimeter Systems Definition CAN/UL-S-115-PJ, 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. and do not incorporate penetrating items, such as a pipe Graphic - Superl

97 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

98 STI Graphic

99 Properly Installed and Ready to Spray STI Graphic

100 Joints and Seams Edge of Slab Graphics Firestop Solutions

101 Wall to Wall / Wall to Floor Caulk and Self Leveling Graphics Firestop Solutions

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

103 Poor Firestop Installation of Perimeter Barriers Graphics Firestop Solutions

104 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety Graphics OPL, 3M

105 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety II Installation FM 4991 & ULC, UL Contractors Graphics STI

106 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety Construction Quality Stinks John R. Butler, Jr., Director, Construction Division of the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission, Where are the certified firestoppers Ken Hercenberg, The Construction Specifier Magazine

107 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety Results of Non-Qualified Contractor Firestopping wrong, missing Systems Documentation? As Built Documentation?? Conclusion Without Single Firestopping Trade. fire & life safety risks

108 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety Firestop Contractors & Installation Firestopping Industry Installation Methods 3 Types All Trades - He/She who pokes hole, fills hole Multiple Contracts to Firestop Contractors, Subs,GC/O GC/O - Sub to Single Source Specialty Firestopping Contractor Qualifications?? FM 4991 Approved and/or UL & CAN/UL Qualified Firestop Contractors

109 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety FCIA Members - FM 4991 Approved and / or ULC or UL Qualified Firestop Contractor Firms Management Systems Manual Investment in Company Procedures Investment in People Education Investment in FCIA Manual of Practice Project Successful Proven Contractor Education, Training, Accountability = Reduced Risk Life, Property, Business

110 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety Contractor Management System Components Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) CEU s Up To Date Management System Manual (Procedures) (FCIA SAMPLE MANUAL, MEMBERS) Office Facility Procedures Audit Field Procedures Audit

111 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety FM 4991 Approved, UL & ULC Qualified Contractors FM 4991 & ULC - UL DRI Personnel Pass Rigorous Examination FCIA Manual of Practice NRC Best Practice Guide Firestop Systems Selection & Protocol from Directories, EJ s Company Management System Knowledge Retested every 3 years (FM Only) CEU Requirement 6 ea. 3 yrs. One DRI per Approved Contractor Location DRI ONLY IF COMPANY APPROVED/QUALIFIED Installation & Maintenance

112 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety Office Facility Procedures Audit Firestopping Management System Manual 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 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety Jobsite Audit Verification of firestop systems installation Verify Quality Procedures Verify communication Office to field, field to office Culture of Quality

114 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety Annual Management System Audit Review Continued satisfactory performance Quality Manual Implementation Documented - Archived record keeping Employee Training Documentation Jobsite Visit DRI CEU Verification Administered by FM, ULC, UL Personnel Successful contactors listed at

115 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety FCIA Members - FM 4991 Approved and / or ULC or UL Qualified Firestop Contractor Firms Management Systems Manual Investment in Company Procedures Investment in People Education Investment in FCIA Manual of Practice Project Successful Proven Contractor Education, Training, Accountability = Reduced Risk Life, Property, Business

116 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety III - Inspection

117 QUALITY PROCESS

118 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety ASTM E 2174 & ASTM E Standard Practice for On-Site Inspection of Installed Fire Stops Pen s - Joints Standard Inspection Procedure Fire Marshals & Code Officials Inspection Firms Architects Other Qualified Firms NOTE: PASSED as ICC 2012 Code Requirement

119 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety ASTM E 2174/ASTM E Inspector & Firm Requirements Inspector firm NOT Related to Installing firm Distributor, Manufacturer, Competitor, Supplier 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

120 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety ASTM E 2174/ASTM E NEW Inspector & Firm Credentials IAS Accreditation Criteria AC-291 PASS UL, ULC or FM Exam 1 year Experience in Quality Assurance Or PASS UL-ULC /or FM Exam, and PE, FPE, Registered Architect, or PASS UL-ULC/ or FM Exam, and Education by Certified Agency Must Specify IAS, not part of ASTM Standards

121 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety ASTM E 2174/ ASTM E 2393 Inspection Process Pre Construction Meeting Review Documents Identify Conflicts Materials - ASTM E 814 or UL 1479-S115 Systems exactly as Identified on inspection documents

122 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety ASTM E 2174/ ASTM E 2393 Inspection Process Pre Construction Meeting Mock Ups Destructive Testing Installation Measurements Discuss Inspection Method 10 % During 2 % Post Inspection Methods 2% is most competitive

123 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety ASTM E 2174/ ASTM E 2393 Inspection Process During Construction Inspection Method Inspected at project commencement Random witness 10%, each type of Firestop No Less than one

124 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety ASTM E 2174/ ASTM E 2393 Inspection Process Destructive Post Construction Method Destructive Testing 2% Minimum 2%, no less than 1, each type per 10,000 SF of floor area If 10% variance per firestop type Inspection stops Installer inspects, repairs Inspector reinspects

125 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety 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

126 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety ASTM E 2174/ ASTM E 2393 Inspection Process - 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

127 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety ASTM E 2174/ ASTM E 2393 Verify Quality Process is working DIIM - Install, Inspect Verify Field Installations Destructive or During Installation Circle of Quality

128 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety ASTM E 2174/ ASTM E 2393 Inspector Qualification Critical to Contractor Success IAS AC 291 Accreditation Criteria for Special Inspection Agencies means Inspector passed FM, UL, or ULC Exam

129 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety Quality Assurance CSI & CSC MasterFormat 2004 Specifications MF was Both Pens & Joints Through Penetration Firestop Systems Pipes, cables, ducts, cable trays, MEP&C Systems Fire Resistive Joint Systems Top of Wall Fire Resistance Rated Joints Soft, Metals & Fire Inserts Perimeter Joints (Floor Slab edge/exterior Wall) Systems Spec, and product properties spec

130 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety Specifications Systems Testing Part 1 - Systems F Ratings - Fire Resistance Rated Assy. FT Ratings = F & T?? FTH Ratings Hose Stream L Ratings = Fire & Smoke Resistance Rated Construction W Ratings Floors; Functional when? Floor Loading Capabilities? Match Physical Properties of Environment Chemicals, Movement, Exposure, Radiation

131 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety IV Management (Barrier)

132 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety FCIA Manual of Practice Appendix, Maintenance FCIA recommends Barrier Management for Effective Compartmentation and Structural Protection National Fire Code of Canada Division B Part 2, Building and Occupant Fire Safety Damage to Fire Separations where fire separations are damaged so as to affect their integrity, they shall be repaired so that the integrity of the fire separation is maintained Includes Fire Dampers, Fire Doors and Continuity

133 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety FCIA Manual of Practice Maintenance of Effective Compartmentation National Fire Code of Canada International Fire Code 2003, 2006, 2009, Maintenance. The required fire resistance rating of fire-resistance 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 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 hoes made for any reason shall be protected with approved methods capable of resisting the passage of smoke and fire. Openings through fireresistance rated assemblies shall be protected by self closing or automaticclosing doors of approved construction meeting the fire protection requirements for the assembly IFC ANNUAL INSPECTION, by owner

134 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety Proper DIIM Effective Compartmentation Means Reliable Systems Properly Designed - A/E, Firestop Consultant Tested and Listed Systems, Specified by RSW, CCS,CDT Properly Installed FCIA Member, FM 4991, UL Canada, or UL Qualified Contractors Properly Inspected ASTM E 2174 & ASTM E 2393, by IAS Qualified Inspectors at IAS AC 291 Accredited Inspection Firms Properly Inspected and Managed FCIA Member, FM 4991, or ULC UL Qualified Contractor

135 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety TOTAL FIRE PROTECTION Effective Compartmentation -Fire Walls/Floors & Firestopping Fire Dampers, Fire Glass Detection & Alarm Systems Sprinkler Suppression Systems Building Personnel, Occupant and Firefighter Education

136 Firestopping & Compartmentation for Safety Freebie Subscription for TIAC Members - Life Safety Digest, the Magazine of Effective Compartmentation

137 Firestopping and Compartmentation for Life Safety Firestop Contractors International Association Hillside, IL office FCIA Info fcia.org Bill McHugh fcia.org copyright, Bill McHugh, FCIA, 18 Sept 2010