IFC - Firestopping Inspection Manual
IFC - Firestopping Inspection Manual
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Fifth Edition
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Contents
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Scope
The authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) must
review and approve firestop system details and
rated ducted enclosures. Hence, firestop systems
details and materials must be included on the
plans and specifications. Manufacturer’s cut
sheets are often accepted if they are generated by
an approved testing agency. If details, products
and specifications are not sufficient to provide
clear directions to the general contractor and
firestop installer, the submittals should be noted
as incomplete and returned to the designer to be
resubmitted with the required information. If the
plans and specifications are clear and complete,
most field problems with firestop systems can be
avoided.
Engineering Judgments
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Inspection Process
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The time allocated for inspections can be
drastically reduced if the proper paperwork is
provided on the approved plans. Planning and
communication between the building designer,
structural engineer and the installer prior to
construction will save time, costs and resources
in assuring the application of the proper systems.
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• Construction documents detailing the fire-
stop locations and systems must be kept on
site to assist in the conduct of the inspection.
For
Guidelines
Penetration
Firestop Systems
Step One:
Step Two:
Step Three:
Guidelines
Overview:
Including Mechanical
Fire Barrier Systems
Step One:
Step Two:
Step Three:
Step Four:
Overview:
Guidelines
As an overview of these steps, verify the
parameters indicated in the system are the same
as those installed in the field: (Download checklist
form at the IFC web site www.firestop.org).
A. Is the joint system tested and listed?
For
Guidelines
Step One:
Step Two:
Step Three:
Guidelines
Step Four:
Step Five:
Step Six:
Step Seven:
Guidelines
Step Eight:
Step Nine:
Step Ten:
Overview:
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Guidelines
As an overview of the above steps, verify the
parameters indicated in the system are the
same as those installed in the field: (Download
checklist form from the IFC web site at
www.firestop.org).
For
Guidelines
Fire-Resistance-Rated
Duct Enclosure Systems
Step One:
Step Two:
Step Three:
Guidelines
for the corresponding duct firestop system must also
be at least equivalent to the duct enclosure system
and the surrounding assembly. For HVAC ducts, the
stability, integrity and fire resistance rating of the duct
enclosure system must be at least equivalent to the
rating of the construction assembly penetrated.
Step Four:
Guidelines For
Firestop Systems
Applicable Standards:
Independent
Directories
Testing
Laboratories
3. Factory Mutual
Norwood, MA
(781) 762-4300
www.fmglobal.com
Firestop Systems
Firestopping Guidelines
Identification
Guide
Penetrations:
Wood Or
Gypsum Wall
Penetrant Steel Framed Floor
UL ITS UL ITS
FS100- FC 0### FS100-
Blank Openings WL 0###
299WG FE 0### 299FG
FS100- FC 1### FS100-
Metallic WL 1###
299WA FE 1### 299FA
FS100- FC 2### FS100-
Nonmetallic WL 2###
299WB FE 2### 299FB
FS100- FC 3### FS100-
Cables WL 3###
299WD FE 3### 299FD
FS100- FC 4### FS100-
Cable Trays WL 4###
299WD FE 4### 299FD
FS100- FC 5### FS100-
Insulated Metal WL 5###
299WC FE 5### 299FC
FS100- FC 6### FS100-
Bus Duct WL 6###
299WE FE 6### 299FE
Metal Ducts w/o FC 7###
WL 7### TBD TBD
Dampers FE 7###
FC 8###
Mixed Multiple WL 8### TBD
FE 8###
TBD
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Firestopping
Joint Floor Wall
Width to Floor to Wall
≤ 2” FF-S/D*-0### WW- S/D*-0###
> 2”; ≤ 6” FF-S/D*-1### WW-S/D*-1###
UL >6”, ≤ 12” FF-S/D*-2### WW-S/D*-2###
>12”, ≤ 24” FF-S/D*-3### WW-S/D*-3###
> 24” FF-S/D*-4### WW-S/D*-4###
ITS CEJ###F CEJ###W
Joint Perimeter
Width Fire Barrier
≤ 2” CW-S/D*-0###
> 2”; ≤ 6” CW-S/D*-1###
UL >6”, ≤ 12” CW-S/D*-2###
>12”, ≤ 24” N/A
> 24” N/A
ITS CEJ###P
*S=Static / D=Dynamic
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International Building Code (IBC) 2009 Edition
702 Definitions
712.2 Installation Details
712.3.1.2 Through Penetration Firestop
712.3.2 Membrane Penetrations
712.3.3 Ducts
712.3.4 Dissimilar material
712.4.1.1.2 Through Penetration Firestop
712.4.1.2 Membrane penetrations
712.4.1.3 Ducts
712.4.1.4 Dissimilar material
712.5 Smoke Barriers
714.1 Joints
714.2 Installation (Joints)
714.3 Fire Test (Joints)
714.4 Curtain Wall
714.5 Spandrel Wall
714.6 Joints (Smoke)
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