IFC recommends that these guidelines be considered when
evaluating whether any firestop system EJ meets minimal
requirements. Questions concerning the EJ request should be
addressed to the initiator of the design recommendation.
SYSTEM SELECTION
System selection for through fire protection can be done by
accessing third-party certification laboratory listing directories.
One of the examples is the UL certification directory. The UL
directory follows a specific nomenclature to identify the different
firestop systems listed.
To choose a system, we need to know the basic details of the
application.
■ ■ What type of building assembly is requiring firestopping? - Floor or
■ ■ What type of material is the building assembly - Concrete, Gypsum,
■ ■
■ ■
■ ■
■ ■
Wall
Wood Frame
What is the penetrating item(s)? - Metallic, Nonmetallic, and Cables,
etc.
What are the specific descriptions regarding the penetrants? -
Diameter, quantity, type of plastic, type & thickness of insulation,
etc.
What is the hourly rating you are looking for? - F Rating, F and T
Rating
Are there any special considerations? - Movement, Environmental
exposure
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