TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Fire protection basics...................................................... 4 1.1 Active and passive fire protection......................................... 4 1.2 Compartmentation..................................................... 5 1.3 Firestop systems...................................................... 6
2. Difference between firestopping and fireblocking............................... 7
3. Firestop codes and standards................................................ 8 3.1 Building codes requirements............................................. 8 3.2 Applicable standards................................................... 8
4. Third party testing agencies................................................. 9 4.1 Identification guide( UL)................................................. 9 4.2 Nomenclature for penetrations.......................................... 10 4.3 Nomenclature for joints................................................ 11
5. Listed firestop systems.................................................... 12
6. Engineering judgments( EJ)................................................. 13 6.1 UL Technical Evaluation Developer Program:............................... 14
7. Inspection process........................................................ 15
8. Inspection guidelines for through penetrations firestop systems................. 16 8.1 Steps for inspection................................................... 16
8.2 |
Example comparison.................................................. 17 |
8.2.1 |
Correct installation............................................. 17 |
8.2.2 |
Incorrect installation............................................ 18 |
9. Inspection guidelines for membrane penetrations firestop systems............... 19 9.1 Steps for inspection................................................... 19 9.2 Correct examples..................................................... 20
10. Inspection guidelines for fire resistive joints.................................. 21 10.1 Steps for inspection................................................... 21
10.2 Example comparison.................................................. 22 10.2.1 Correct installation............................................. 22 10.2.2 Incorrect installation............................................ 23
11. Inspection guidelines for perimeter fire containment systems.................... 24 11.1 Steps for inspection................................................... 24
11.2 Example comparison.................................................. 25 11.2.1 Correct installation............................................. 25
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