At FCIA’s FIC ’22 Conference, FCIA Member Firestop Product Manufacturers and UL presented a new program for improving the engineering judgment development process. The program, called the UL Technical Evaluation Developer Program for Engineering Judgements, was developed with Firestop Manufacturer input and has some similarities to the UL Contractor Qualification Programs.  Requirements include EJ development procedures, EJ developer training and continuing education, random testing of EJs by manufacturers/UL, and a lot more. This evolving “Technical Evaluation” program is now available with most features already in place.  Watch for more as we learn it.

Did you know that FCIA Standards Chair Jay McGuire is leading the charge for an ASTM Firestop Identification Standard (Labeling)?  Firestopping is not required to have factory-stamped product markings because it’s field fabricated. Having the system (listing) number at the penetration, joint, or perimeter fire containment assembly speeds special inspection and maintenance in new construction and through the building life cycle. We hope to ballot the document in January ’23.

In honor of the US Thanksgiving holiday, the FCIA Office will be closed November 24-25.  We will resume normal business hours on November 28.

The FCIA Presidential Award is awarded to an individual for outstanding service to the Association, the industry, peers, and more.  This one of FCIA's most prestigious awards and is not necessarily awarded every year. Congratulations to Scott Rankin (American National Insulation dba Insulation Contractors) for being this year's recipient of the 2022 FCIA Presidential Award!  His 20+ years of service and mentorship in the industry is appreciated and valued.  The award could not have been more well-deserved.

The latest issue of The FireStop is here, the FCIA newsletter!  Check it out today!

Thanks to all who tuned in to today's webinar, 'Life Safety Dampers', with Michael Bulzomi (Greenheck).  The session was fast-moving and informative.  Stay tuned for more info on 'Life Safety Dampers - Part 2', coming soon in 2023.

Missed the session?  Find the Presentation Here.  

FIC '22 is wrapped, and what a week it was!  From the dynamite agenda and expert speaker to the interactive trade show with new exhibitors and the spectacular location, this year's event was definitely one to remember.  FCIA Members can find the presentations in the Members Only area.

Thanks to all who attended, all who presented, and all who contributed to the success of this event.  See you in NOLA in May '23!