29 th Annual CASHE Education Seminar & Exhibition Firestop Certification Sept 8, 2011 www. hilti. com Saving Lives Through Innovation and Education 1
BUILDING & MAINTAINING SAFE AND CODECOMPLIANT BUILDINGS THROUGH INCREASED UNDERSTANDING OF FIRESTOP www. hilti. com Saving Lives Through Innovation and Education 2
Firestopping: An Unofficial Definition Precisely tested means and methods to restrict the spread of fire and smoke* through a breach or gap in a fire-resistance rated assembly. *Degree of smoke restriction dependant on L-rating www. hilti. com Saving Lives Through Innovation and Education 3
Firestop “Certification”– Training/Qualifications ● Firestopping Industry Installation Methods ● 3 Types • All Trades/Shops -“He/She who pokes hole, fills hole” • Multiple Contracts to Firestop Contractors, Subs, GC/O • GC/O - Sub to Single Source Specialty Firestopping Contractor ● Qualifications? ? FCIA www. hilti. com Saving Lives Through Innovation and Education 5
CORRECT INSTALLATION Qualified – Does the Firestop Installer understand the “ZERO TOLERANCE” INSTALLATION PROCESS – “F” Fire & “T” Temperature, “H” Hose – “L” Smoke – “W” Water – Insulation/Integrity – Movement Capability – Annular Space Sizes, Gap Sizes – SYSTEMS DOCUMENTATION – Manufacturer “Accredited/Approved, FM 4991 Approved or UL Qualified Firestop Contractor FCIA www. hilti. com Saving Lives Through Innovation and Education 6
TRADES/SHOPS PERFORMING THEIR OWN FIRESTOPPING ● Have the personnel received proper training? ● Who oversees the installation, is that person “qualified” ? ? ? ● Do they have proper documentation (system details) ? ● Have they followed detail instructions w/o exception? ● Is there a tracking mechanism in place? ● Understand code requirements? www. hilti. com Saving Lives Through Innovation and Education 7
Firestop Installation Examples Objective: Recognize penetration or joint seals with clear deficiencies Understand common installation errors in the field Review and discuss examples of good installations www. hilti. com Saving Lives Through Innovation and Education 8
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Manufacturers Training ● Varies according to manufacturer ● Fundamentals of firestopping ● Installer Training –trades/specialty contractors ● Online Training Programs ● Advanced Training ● “Train the Trainer” ● Competency Based Training Programs ● AIA/CES Learning Units ● Firestop Specialty Contractor Programs (Professional Installers) *All Manufacturers provide cards or certificates upon completion of each specific training or accreditation program. www. hilti. com Saving Lives Through Innovation and Education 17
Education for installers DVD-based self-training Covers: § barrier identification § Identifying applications § Selecting the correct systems § Installation techniques § Confirmation § Code requirements § Includes narrative Life Safety Seminar Online or proctored exam www. hilti. com Saving Lives Through Innovation and Education 18
Advantages of having single 3 rd party qualified firestop installer handle all firestopping on a job § Simplifies firestop by reducing responsibility to 1 contractor § FSC’s do walk through with inspectors ensuring all applications are done correctly § Reduce need to oversee multiple individual trades for firestopping § Installed firestop systems documented (e. g. assistance with Joint Commission inspections and facility documentation) § Up to date knowledge of most cost-effective firestop systems available Each specific FSC’s qualifications and scope of work may vary and must be independently evaluated. www. hilti. com Saving Lives Through Innovation and Education 19
Hilti Accredited Firestop Specialty Contractors: Program requirements § All contractors must go through advanced training once every 3 years § All contractors have a designated Key Responsible Contact that must pass an extensive 4 hour firestop knowledge test § Each installer must complete “BASIC” training and pass the competency exam § All contractors must have one jobsite audit each quarter www. hilti. com Saving Lives Through Innovation and Education 20
HAFSC Audit Example www. hilti. com Saving Lives Through Innovation and Education 21
FM 4991: Program description § Appointing of a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) § Written examination to be passed with a minimum score of 80% once every 3 years § Documented Quality Control Program---”say what you do” § Documented and archived record keeping § Documented training program § Minimum of 6 Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) every 3 years § Yearly audit at office and jobsite www. hilti. com Saving Lives Through Innovation and Education 22
FM 4991 Contractors and Info: www. fcia. org/ www. hilti. com Saving Lives Through Innovation and Education 23
UL Qualified Contractor Program: Program description § Appointing of a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) § Written examination to be passed with a minimum score of 80%. DRI to be re-tested or earn a minimum of 6 Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) every 3 years. § A comprehensive Management System (MS) to include the following elements: Construction Document Requirements and Review, Procurement of Firestop Materials, Storage, Handling, Preservation and Delivery, Installation, Application and Field Quality Assurance Procedures, Inspection, Testing and Calibration, Control of Nonconforming Firestop Materials and Systems, Training and Qualification of Staff, Corrective/Preventive Action, Management System Monitoring and Improvement, and Documentation and Record Keeping. www. hilti. com Saving Lives Through Innovation and Education 24
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Firestopping for Safety FM/UL Office Facility Procedures Audit –”do what you say” • Firestop Contractor Management System Manual Procedures – Employee Training & Education – Systems Selection – Communicate systems to Field – Material Controls – Systems installation “protocol” – Labeling – Record keeping - Variance Procedures – Non-Conformances – Documentation – Project closeout FCIA www. hilti. com Saving Lives Through Innovation and Education 28
Firestopping for Safety Initial Firestop Firm Jobsite Audit by FM, UL Personnel • Verification of firestop systems installation • Verify Quality Procedures • Verify “communication” – Office to field, field to office • “Culture of Quality…” FCIA www. hilti. com Saving Lives Through Innovation and Education 29
Firestopping for Safety Annual FM 4991/ UL QFC Audit – Continued satisfactory performance – Quality Manual Implementation – Documented - Archived record keeping – Employee Training Documentation – Jobsite Visit – DRI CEU Verification www. hilti. com Saving Lives Through Innovation and Education 30
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Reducing liability exposure Stringent project coordination and procedures § Detailed specifications § Establish standard operating procedures § Require firestop installation training by manufacturer (not distributor rep) Firestop Specialty Contractors with Credentials § FM 4991 Contractors § UL Qualified Contractors § Manufacturer Accredited FSCs On-site assistance from Manufacturer Inspection § In-house § 3 rd party www. hilti. com Saving Lives Through Innovation and Education 38
Code requires Complete inspection + 100% compliance Section 109. 3. 6 – Fire-resistant penetrations (IBC) “Protection of joints and penetrations in fire-resistance-rated assemblies shall not be concealed from view until inspected and approved. ” Section 109. 6 – Approval required “…Any portions that do not comply shall be corrected and such portion shall not be covered or concealed until authorized by the building official. ” www. hilti. com Saving Lives Through Innovation and Education 39
Areas that can allow for fire/smoke spread: Unsealed/ Open Joints Unsealed Pipe Penetrations/Ducts Unsealed Cable Penetrations Doors Membrane (one-sided) penetrations www. hilti. com Gaps at edge of slab Saving Lives Through Innovation and Education 40
Properties of a “Smoke Barrier” § Vertical or horizontal continuous membrane that will restrict movement of smoke • As of 2006 IBC L-rating must be less than 5 CFM/SQ. FT. for joints & penetrations § 1 -hour fire resistance rating § Smoke Barriers divide hospitals into smoke compartments not exceeding 22, 500 sq. ft. and prisons into blocks not exceeding 200 occupants. www. hilti. com Saving Lives Through Innovation and Education 41
Properties of a “Smoke Partition” § No fire resistance § Span Floor to floor or Floor to ceiling, if ceiling will limit the transfer of smoke § Sealed windows § No louvers in doors § Doors not required to be self-closing § Joints and penetrations “shall be filled with an approved material to limit the free passage of smoke” § Most common use: Corridor walls in sprinklered hospitals www. hilti. com Saving Lives Through Innovation and Education 42
Sample of deficiencies found in incorrect firestop installations § Preparation of joint, service penetration or substrate not being followed § Work only partially complete § No design listing submitted for installed system § Design Listing not followed § Product expired, frozen, ruined by excessive heat, or washed out § Seals broken § Installed systems differ from submittals (wrong? right? ) § Installer qualifications not meeting specification requirements § No fasteners or incorrect fasteners installed (collars) § Not familiar with code requirements § Sealant not applied properly/consistently www. hilti. com Saving Lives Through Innovation and Education 43
Inspection ● Proper Installation must be confirmed ● Must have “ Qualified” Inspector ● Utilizing Inspection Processes or Standards *NFPA 101 (2000) makes no reference to construction joints www. hilti. com Saving Lives Through Innovation and Education 44
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Installation Inspection Quality Process Maintenance FCIA www. hilti. com Saving Lives Through Innovation and Education 46
Types of ‘Inspection’ Municipal/AHJ ASTM E 2174 & ASTM E 2393 Destructive, Non Destructive Independent 3 rd Party Contractor Self Inspection Verify Management System validity May or may not be destructive Manufacturer Inspection May not exist Contractor Approval/Qualification Personnel FCIA www. hilti. com Saving Lives Through Innovation and Education 47
Third Party Inspection – ASTM Standards § Independent Inspection Agency contracted directly with Owner § ASTM E 2174 – Standard Practice for On-Site Inspection of Installed Fire Stops § Witness 10% of Installations § Destructive Testing on 2% of Installations § ASTM E 2393 – Standard Practice for Inspection of Installed Fire Resistive Joint and Perimeter Fire Barriers § Witness 5% of total length during installation or Destructive Disassembly or Visual Inspection (as appropriate) with one sampling per type of joint system per 500 lineal feet. § Both ASTM E 2174 and E 2393 outline Inspector qualifications, detail conflicts of interest, require review of firestop materials and level of documentation www. hilti. com Saving Lives Through Innovation and Education 48
ASTM for Inspection– (New Construction) ASTM E 2174/ASTM E 2393 – “Inspector & Firm Requirements” • Inspector firm NOT Related to Installing firm – NOT Distributor, Manufacturer, Competitor, Supplier • Inspector Personnel meet at least one criteria…. . – 2 years experience (Construction, Field), education, and credentials acceptable to AHJ – Accredited by AHJ – Meet ASTM E 699 (standard for inspection firms) • NEW Inspector Personnel / Firm Qualification – International Accreditation Services IAS AC 291 FCIA www. hilti. com Saving Lives Through Innovation and Education 49
ASTM E 2174/ ASTM E 2393 “Inspection Process” Pre Construction Meeting • Review Documents – Identify Conflicts • Materials - ASTM E 814 or UL 1479 -S 115 Systems -----“exactly as Identified on inspection documents” FCIA www. hilti. com Saving Lives Through Innovation and Education 50
ASTM E 2174/ ASTM E 2393 “Inspection Process” Pre Construction Meeting • Mock Ups – Destructive Testing – Installation Measurements • Discuss Inspection Method Required for During/Post Inspection Methods www. hilti. com Saving Lives Through Innovation and Education 51
Best practices UL SYSTEMS PLUMBING ELECTRICAL Pre-construction mock-up walls help ensure success www. hilti. com Saving Lives Through Innovation and Education 52
Best practices Installation Stickers aid in identification, inspection and tracking Placed next to each penetration firestop or periodically along a joint firestop Should meet FCIA and/or architectural specifications www. hilti. com Saving Lives Through Innovation and Education 53
ASTM E 2174/ ASTM E 2393 – “Inspection Process” During Construction Inspection Method- • Firestop Installation Start • Random witness 10%, each type of Firestop – No Less than one www. hilti. com Saving Lives Through Innovation and Education 54
ASTM E 2174/ ASTM E 2393 – “Inspection Process” Post Construction Method – • Destructive Testing – Minimum 2% , no less than 1, each type per 10, 000 SF of floor area – If 10% variance per firestop type – Inspection stops – Installer inspects, repairs – Inspector re-inspects www. hilti. com Saving Lives Through Innovation and Education 55
“Inspection Process”-Forms Inspection Forms • One for each type of firestop • Submit 1 day after inspection to Authorizing Agency • Numbered – Controlled Required – During/Post Construction Methods www. hilti. com Saving Lives Through Innovation and Education 56
“Inspection Processes”-Reports - Final Report – During/Post Inspection Method • Name, address, location – project, installer, inspector • Type and quantity of firestops inspected • Verification method • Percentage Deviation • Copies of all documents sent to Authorizing Agency www. hilti. com Saving Lives Through Innovation and Education 57
ASTM E 2174/ ASTM E 2393 – “Inspection Process” Why Specify ASTM E 2174 / E 2393 ? IBC 2012 - Buildings 75’ and higher above Fire Department Access Occupancy Type IV, V, Chapter 16 Table Essential Public bldgs • Quality Process – Install, Inspect • Verify Field Installations • “Service & Testing”…. Deming Qualifications of Inspectors • IAS AC 291 – Accreditation Criteria for Special Inspection Agencies FCIA www. hilti. com Saving Lives Through Innovation and Education 58
AC-291 ● ASTM E 2174/ASTM E 2393 – “NEW Inspector & Firm Credentials” • IAS Accreditation Criteria AC-291 – PASS UL/FM Firestop Exam – 1 year Quality Assurance Or… – PASS UL/FM Firestop Exam, and PE, FPE, Registered Architect, or – PASS UL/FM Firestop Exam, and Education by Certified Agency • Must Specify IAS, not part of ASTM Standards FCIA www. hilti. com Saving Lives Through Innovation and Education 59
POSSIBLE CERTIFICATIONS IN FUTURE (ASTM) ● Certification of Individual Installer ● Certification of Individual Inspector www. hilti. com Saving Lives Through Innovation and Education 60
Firestopping responsibility and liability Key Points to Remember § There have been numerous cases where inadequate firestopping has led to damages paid due to liability issues § Liability exposure can be reduced through the following: • in-house or 3 rd party inspection • use of qualified/accredited installers • stringent project coordination and procedures • improved documentation www. hilti. com Saving Lives Through Innovation and Education 61
“Qualified/Certified/Approved” = • INSTALL • INSPECT • MAINTAIN www. hilti. com Saving Lives Through Innovation and Education 62
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