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CHAPTER 3 Firestop for Through Penetration (Fig 3.1) FIRESTOP FOR THROUGH PENETRATION Rapid urbanization and the rise of our structures vertically has led to the use of various utilities like pipes, ducts cables etc. The build- ings today are full of service penetrations going from room to room, floor to floor or shaft to floors etc. Electrical cables, plumbing pipes, hvac ducts are few of the key services which are being used in the majority of the buildings. 57