Betsy Titus Gary Knef Underwriters Laboratories FCIA Firestop Industry Conference San Antonio, TX November, 2008
UL Qualified Firestop Contractors Status: Ø GLEESON POWERS – 1 st UL Qualified Firestop Contractor Ø Specialty Firestop Systems Ø Carolina Insulation Ø Firestop Logistics 2
UL Qualified Firestop Contractors How do you find a UL Qualified Firestop Contractor? UL’s Qualified Contractor Program 3
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Qualified Contractor Promotions How do you find a UL Qualified Firestop Contractor? § UL’s on-line directory lists Qualified Contractors § Contractor’s promotional material includes: • UL Qualified Firestop Contractor Program Certificate • UL Qualified Firestop Contractor Program Marking UL’s Qualified Contractor Program 5
UL Qualified Firestop Contractor Program Status: Contractors Passing DRI Exam November 2006 33 Contractors November 2007 45 Contractors November 2008 64 Contractors 47 companies have passed DRI exam 6
UL Qualified Firestop Contractor Program Status: Ø GLEESON POWERS – 1 st UL Qualified Firestop Contractor Ø 4 UL Qualified Firestop Contractors Ø 47 Contractor Companies Successfully passed DRI Exam Ø 25 Contractor Companies Applied for Contractor Program & Actively Getting Ready for UL Audit 7
MASTERSPEC Specification UL’s Qualified Firestop Contractor Program: § Gives architects a requirement to specify MASTERSPEC § Gives GCs a means to identify and select specialty firestop Contractors § Allows Contractors to differentiate themselves as specialty firestop contractors § Increases Contractor’s “win rate” for premium bids 8
UL Qualified Firestop Contractor Program Promotions: UL/FCIA Symposium • LA in January ’ 08 9
UL Qualified Firestop Contractor Program Promotions: UL/FCIA Symposium • LA in January ’ 08 UL/FCIA Symposium • San Francisco March ‘ 08 10
UL Qualified Firestop Contractor Program Promotions: UL/FCIA Symposium • LA in January ’ 08 UL/FCIA Symposium • San Francisco March ‘ 08 Hilti Workshops & Symposiums 11
UL Qualified Firestop Contractor Program Promotions: UL/FCIA Symposium • LA in January ’ 08 UL/FCIA Symposium • San Francisco March ‘ 08 Hilti Workshops & Symposiums 3 M Meetings 12
UL Qualified Firestop Contractor Program Promotions: AHJ Meetings U. S. & Canada 13
UL Qualified Firestop Contractor Program Promotions: AHJ Meetings U. S. & Canada ULC Advisory Council May ‘ 08 14
UL Qualified Firestop Contractor Program Promotions: AHJ Meetings U. S. & Canada ULC Advisory Council May ‘ 08 Articles 15
UL Qualified Firestop Contractor Program Promotions: AHJ Meetings U. S. & Canada ULC Advisory Council May ‘ 08 Articles Architect Shows • Construct Canada Nov ’ 07 • Specifiers Canada Feb ’ 08 • CSI June ‘ 08 16
UL’s Program Fills the Gaps UL’s Contractor Program requires : § Management System (MS) specifically focused on the proper selection and installation of firestop systems so that knowledge is applied throughout the Contractor firm as evidenced by audit of Contractor’s MS § Demonstrated knowledge of selection and installation of firestop systems as evidenced by written exam of a “Designated Responsible Individual” (DRI) 17 UL’s Qualified Contractor Program provides a credible solution
The Processes The essential processes for: ØReview of construction document requirements and specifications ØSelection, purchasing, storage and handling of materials ØInstallation, application and field quality assurance procedures – transmitting design and installation requirements to the field ØInspection and testing – testing to verify that installed designs meet requirements ØControl of nonconforming materials ØInstaller inspections and correction processes ØTraining and qualification of staff ØAudits of own work and processes for continued improvement 18
Value of Management System Firestop Contractor’s Overall Process Inputs Suppliers Outputs Activity Customers Man, Machine, Methods, Materials Controls and measures of activities within the process 19
Benefits to Stakeholders Business owners: • Building Owner • Architects • Engineers • General Contractors • Building Inspectors Firestop Installation Contractors Business objectives: UL’s Contractor Programs: Increase confidence in the installation Contractor that materials are installed to requirements Differentiates specialty Contractors utilizing management system processes to provide consistent installations that meet requirements 20
Next Steps • • Requirements - Review & understand the UL Qualified Firestop Contractor Program Requirements Checklist - Review the Checklist & conduct a self-assessment of your management system. Exam - DRI completes and successfully passes UL exam Apply - Apply for the UL Qualified Firestop Contractor Program complete and return the Application. Quote & Contracts - We send you a quote and contracts; You accept the quote and return the contracts & deposit Discuss - Discuss with UL Auditor any questions on Requirements, Checklist and your management system. Audit – We schedule and conduct the audit of your facility and job sites. Qualification Achieved – Your firm added to list of Qualified Contractors; you are authorized to use the UL Certificate & Marking 21
Questions? 22 UL’s Qualified Contractor Program provides a credible solution
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