Technical Resources
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FCIA Standard Answer Series, Techincal Resources
from the FCIA Firestop Manual of Practice and More...
Technical Info - General Firestopping
Firestop Contractor Program Going Strong, May 2018
Gypsum Association Recommendations for Assessing, Repairing Gypsum Boards and Panels, June 2015
UL 2015 Guide Information - Penetration Firestops
UL 2015 Guide Information - Perimeter Fire Containment
UL 1479 Standard revision effective 9/20/07
FCIA Standard Answers to Common Questions Document 1 - Equal F & T Ratings, December 2004
FCIA Standard Answers to Common Questions UL's New "W" and "L" Ratings, December, 2004
Engineering Judgments
International Firestop Council Guidelines for Acceptance of EJ's by Others - Penetrations
International Firestop Council Guidelines for Acceptance of EJ's by Others - Perimter Fire Containment
INSPECTION
IBC 2012 Inspection Requirements - Check out FCIA's Webinars for info.
IFC Recommended Guidelines for Inspection of Firestopping
IFC Recommended Guidelines for Performing Destructive Testing of Firestopping
UL Firestop Sealant Shrinkage Evaluation Option, March, 2011
Compatibility
Copper Development Association & Sealants - FCIA recommends that Firestop Contractors seek manufacturer statements of compatibility when using firestop sealants around copper piping.
Incompatible Products - Lubrizol for Flowguard, Blazemaster or Corzan CPVC Pipe - FCIA recommends that Firestop Contractors consult this list to verify compatibility of products when working with these types of piping systems.