FIRESTOP SYSTEM SELECTION Saving Lives and Property Saving

FIRESTOP SYSTEM SELECTION Saving Lives and Property Saving Lives Through Passive Fire Protection Through Fire and Smoke Containment © 2004 IFC

Using the UL Directory • Fire Resistance Directory • Alpha Numeric Numbering System • Different for Joints and Penetrations • Website is Most Current Saving Lives and Property Saving Lives Through Passive Fire Protection Through Fire and Smoke Containment © 2004 IFC

• UL Approved No Such Thing (Only AHJ approves products/systems • UL Classified Lab has used the country requirements to evaluate the product for specific hazards or properties • UL Listed Passes the standard test and is in the lab’s directory Saving Lives and Property Saving Lives Through Passive Fire Protection Through Fire and Smoke Containment © 2004 IFC

Finding a Through-Penetration Firestop System Saving Lives and Property Saving Lives Through Passive Fire Protection Through Fire and Smoke Containment © 2004 IFC

1. What type of building assembly is requiring firestopping? – Floor or Wall 2. What type of material is the building assembly – Concrete, CMU, Gypsum, Wood Frame 3. What is the penetrating item(s)? – Metallic, Nonmetallic, Cables, Insulated, Construction Joints, etc. 4. What are the specific descriptions regarding the penetrants? – Diameter, quantity, type of plastic, type & thickness of insulation, etc. 5. What is the hourly rating you are looking for? – F Rating, T Rating 6. Are there any special considerations? – Movement, Environmental exposure Saving Lives and Property Saving Lives Through Passive Fire Protection Company ABC – Super. Duper Sealant Through Fire and Smoke Containment © 2004 IFC

Navigating UL Example 1: UL Listed - Through Penetration System C-AJ-1079 Saving Lives and Property Saving Lives Through Passive Fire Protection Through Fire and Smoke Containment © 2004 IFC

Navigating UL: THROUGH PENETRATION FIRESTOP SYSTEMS (XHEZ) First Alpha Character – signifies what is being penetrated F = W = C = Floors Walls and Floors C-AJ-1079 Combination – Floor or Wall Saving Lives and Property Saving Lives Through Passive Fire Protection Through Fire and Smoke Containment © 2004 IFC

Navigating UL: THROUGH PENETRATION FIRESTOP SYSTEMS (XHEZ) Following Alpha Character(s) – wall or floor construction type A = Concrete floors 5 inch thick B = Concrete floors 5 inch thick C = Framed floors D = Steel decks in marine vessels E-I = Reserved for future use J = Concrete or masonry walls 8 inch thick K = Concrete or masonry walls 8 inch thick L = Framed walls M = Bulkheads in marine vessels N-Z = Reserved for future use C-AJ-1079 Construction Type of Floor or Wall Saving Lives and Property Saving Lives Through Passive Fire Protection Through Fire and Smoke Containment © 2004 IFC

Navigating UL: THROUGH PENETRATION FIRESTOP SYSTEMS (XHEZ) Numeric Component – first digit identifies the type of penetrant, next three are sequential system numbering 0000 -0999 = No Penetrant 1000 -1999 = Metallic pipe, conduit or tubing 2000 -2999 = Nonmetallic pipe, conduit or tubing Penetrant 3000 -3999 = Electrical cables 4000 -4999 = Cable trays with electrical cables 5000 -5999 = Insulated pipes 6000 -6999 = Busways 7000 -7999 = HVAC ducts 8000 -8999 = Mixed multiple penetrations 9000 -9999 = Reserved for future use C-AJ-1079 Type C-AJ-1079 Individual System Number Saving Lives and Property Saving Lives Through Passive Fire Protection Through Fire and Smoke Containment © 2004 IFC

Finding a Fire-Resistive Joint System Saving Lives and Property Saving Lives Through Passive Fire Protection Through Fire and Smoke Containment © 2004 IFC

1. What type of building assemblies is the joint formed by? – 2. Floor/Floor, Floor/Wall, Wall/Wall, Top of Wall/Ceiling What type of material is the building assembly – 3. Concrete, CMU, Gypsum What is the hourly rating you are looking for? – 4. 5. Assembly rating (1 – 4 hour) How big of a joint is required (inches) How much movement is required? – 6. Must accommodate building movement (% of joint size) Are there any special considerations? – Unique construction condition, environmental exposure Saving Lives and Property Saving Lives Through Passive Fire Protection Through Fire and Smoke Containment © 2004 IFC

Navigating UL Example 2: UL System - Joints HW-D-0034 Saving Lives and Property Saving Lives Through Passive Fire Protection Through Fire and Smoke Containment © 2004 IFC

Navigating UL: JOINT SYSTEMS (XHBN) First Two Alpha Characters – identify the type of joint system FF = Floor-to-Floor WW = Wall-to-Wall FW = Floor-to-Wall HW = Head-of-Wall HW-D-0034 Barriers That Form The Joint Saving Lives and Property Saving Lives Through Passive Fire Protection Through Fire and Smoke Containment © 2004 IFC

Navigating UL: JOINT SYSTEMS (XHBN) Next Alpha Character – identifies the movement capabilities of the system D = Dynamic (movement capabilities) S = Static (no movement capabilities) HW-D-0034 Movement: Static or Dynamic? Saving Lives and Property Saving Lives Through Passive Fire Protection Through Fire and Smoke Containment © 2004 IFC

Navigating UL: JOINT SYSTEMS (XHBN) Numeric Component – first digit identifies the width of the joint system, next three are sequential system numbering 0000 -0999 = joint 2 inch 1000 -1999 = joint 2 inch 6 inch 2000 -2999 = joint 6 inch 12 inch Joint 3000 -3999 = joint 12 inch 24 inch 4000 -4999 = joint 24 inch HW-D-0034 Width HW-D-0034 Individual System Number Saving Lives and Property Saving Lives Through Passive Fire Protection Through Fire and Smoke Containment © 2004 IFC

Finding a Perimeter Joint System Saving Lives and Property Saving Lives Through Passive Fire Protection Through Fire and Smoke Containment © 2004 IFC

1. What is the makeup of the exterior wall? – 2. Concrete panel, Spandrel Glass, Aluminum Panel, Brick Veneer, etc. What supports the exterior wall? – 3. Steel stud, aluminum mullions, etc. What is the hourly rating you are looking for? – 4. F rating (1 – 2 hour) How big of a joint is required (inches) – 5. Measured from edge of slab to nearest point of curtain wall How much movement is required? – 6. Must accommodate building movement (% of joint size) Are there any special considerations? – Unique construction condition, environmental exposure Saving Lives and Property Saving Lives Through Passive Fire Protection Through Fire and Smoke Containment © 2004 IFC

Example 3: OPL System - Fire Resistive Joints - Perimeter Barriers CEJ 205 P CEJ 148 H Saving Lives and Property Saving Lives Through Passive Fire Protection Through Fire and Smoke Containment © 2004 IFC

Deciphering Alphanumeric Numbering - OPL - Fire Resistive Joints - Perimeter Fire Barriers First Three Alpha Characters – identify the type of construction CEJ = Construction/Expansion Joints CEJ 205 P CEJ 148 H Construction/Expansion Joint Saving Lives and Property Saving Lives Through Passive Fire Protection Through Fire and Smoke Containment © 2004 IFC

Deciphering Alphanumeric Numbering - OPL - Fire Resistive Joints - Perimeter Fire Barriers Numeric Digits – identify the individual system number CEJ 205 P CEJ 148 H Individual System Number Saving Lives and Property Saving Lives Through Passive Fire Protection Through Fire and Smoke Containment © 2004 IFC

Deciphering Alphanumeric Numbering - OPL - Fire Resistive Joints - Perimeter Fire Barriers Suffix – identify the type of joint system F = Floor-to-Floor Head-of-Wall W = Wall-to-Wall Perimeter FW = Floor-to-Wall CEJ 205 P H = P = CEJ 148 H Type of Joint System Saving Lives and Property Saving Lives Through Passive Fire Protection Through Fire and Smoke Containment © 2004 IFC

Engineering Judgments (EJs): • • What are they? When are they acceptable? When are they not appropriate? What are the guidelines? Saving Lives and Property Saving Lives Through Passive Fire Protection Through Fire and Smoke Containment © 2004 IFC

Saving Lives and Property Saving Lives Through Passive Fire Protection Through Fire and Smoke Containment © 2004 IFC

When are they acceptable? – – – When tested systems do not exist. When modifying the application is unrealistic. When existing test data supports the interpolation. When the author has experience with and knowledge of the conditions. When an illustration is provided to aid in installation. Saving Lives and Property Saving Lives Through Passive Fire Protection Through Fire and Smoke Containment © 2004 IFC

Sources of Engineering Judgements • • Manufacturer Third party labs (UL) Fire Protection Engineer Professional Engineer Must be based on sound engineering practice and knowledge of both field application and capabilities of system components Saving Lives and Property Saving Lives Through Passive Fire Protection Through Fire and Smoke Containment © 2004 IFC

– According to the International Firestop Council “listed firestop systems can be broadened within the context of their originally tested and rated conditions through the careful and restricted application of accepted engineering principles and fire protection testing guidelines. ” Saving Lives and Property Saving Lives Through Passive Fire Protection Through Fire and Smoke Containment © 2004 IFC

About the IFC The International Firestop Council is a not-for-profit association of manufacturers, distributors and installers of fire protective materials and systems. IFC's mission is to promote the technology of fire containment in modern building construction through research, education and development of safety standards and code provisions. Website - www. firestop. org Email - Info@firestop. org Saving Lives and Property Saving Lives Through Passive Fire Protection Through Fire and Smoke Containment © 2004 IFC

Available educational seminars on our website include…. . • Firestop 101 – An introduction to firestopping • Perimeter Curtain Wall Fire Protection • Firestop System Selection • Flexible Duct Wrap Systems • Fire Protection of Construction Joints Saving Lives and Property Saving Lives Through Passive Fire Protection Through Fire and Smoke Containment © 2004 IFC