• 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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