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FIRESTOP SPECIALTY
CONTRACTOR
PROGRAM
Firestop Specialty Contractors
HAFSCs use Hilti firestop products,
which eliminates the confusion caused
by numerous subcontractors installing
different firestop products on the
During firestop inspections, HAFSCs
can offer documented, step-by-step
accountability. Their firestop expertise
helps assure building officials that the
proper installation techniques have
been applied and that all installed
systems comply with local model and
national model codes.
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* Hilti Accredited Firestop Specialty Contractors are
independent companies who have had employees
participate in the Hilti firestop training program.
same job. This also provides continuity
throughout the job, which helps
reduce your liability exposure. Their
professional expertise in installing the
appropriate Hilti Firestop System can
provide significant savings potential in
time and cost to the general contractor
and building owner.
• Allows tradespeople to focus on
their area of expertise, leaving
firestopping to passive fire protection
specialists
• Provide single contractor
accountability for all firestop
applications
• Promote hassle-free inspection
by officials who know and trust
professional firestop installers
• Increase your confidence that all
firestopping is completed correctly
the first time
A Hilti Accredited Firestop Specialty
Contractor (HAFSC) is an independent
professional firestop installer who has
been provided specialized training
by Hilti, and who has committed to
provide building owners, general
contractors, and subcontractors
with a full service solution for all their
firestopping needs. When you choose
to use a HAFSC, you are selecting
a trained firestop installation
specialist committed to applying
proven Hilti firestopping technology
and innovation in your building to
minimize the risk of loss due to fire,
smoke, and toxic gases.
Selecting a HAFSC has the following
benefits:
Through the Firestop Specialty
Contractor Program, Hilti trains
professional contractors in fire
protection systems and use
of Hilti products that meet all
current standards and model
codes. For architects and
specifiers, this is great news.
By using a Hilti Accredited
Firestop Specialty Contractor
(HAFSC) you get factory-
trained professionals who
are knowledgeable about
firestopping methods and
quality installations.