• Issued only in those locales where local code enforcement jurisdictions permit their use as suitable for meeting building code requirements
• Indicate clearly that the recommended firestop system is an Engineering Judgment and NOT a listed system
• Must identify the project name , contractor , non-standard conditions and required hourly rating
• Shows the date of issue and authorization signatures as well as the issuer ’ s name , address and telephone number
• Must reference the number of the tested system ( s ) the design is based on
The project plan submittals should clearly identify which details are based on engineering judgments and these details should be provided to the field inspector .
6.1 UL Technical Evaluation Developer Program
In 2024 , UL Solutions introduced the “ Technical Evaluation Developer Program ” ( TEDP ) which aims to improve the quality of manufacturer produced firestop Engineering Judgments , which UL has named “ Technical Evaluations ”. Firestop manufacturers who have qualified for the TEDP have demonstrated their expertise in developing reliable technical evaluations through 1 ) completion of competency examinations by their technical personnel , 2 ) completion of audit reviews by UL staff , and 3 ) certification testing of randomly selected EJs developed by the manufacturer .
This UL program seeks to reduce the number of low-quality EJs in the market and increase the testing and certification efforts within the fire protection industry . Code enforcement officials and construction professionals can feel confident that a firestop manufacturer who has qualified for the program will provide EJ solutions that meet the specified life safety requirements of the project .
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