IBC Guidelines regarding applications where no
tested systems exist
712.3.1.1 Fire-resistance-rated assemblies. Penetrations shall be
installed as tested in an approved fire-resistance-rated assembly.
104.11 Alternative materials, design and methods of construction
and equipment. The provisions of this code are not intended to
prevent the installation of any material or to prohibit any design or
method of construction not specifically prescribed by this code,
provided that any such alternative has been approved.
An alternative material, design or method of construction shall be
approved where the building official finds that the proposed design
is satisfactory and complies with the intent of the provisions of this
code and that the material, method or work offered is, for the purpose
intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this code in
quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability and safety.
IFC Guidelines for Engineering Judgement
Firestop systems deter the passage of fire, hot gases and toxic
smoke through openings in walls, floors and floor/ceiling assemblies
for through penetrations, membrane penetrations, joints, blanks,
gaps, voids and ducts. These systems are required by building
codes to be tested and rated as part of an assembly in accordance
with an approved test standard. Some of these are tabulated below: