Healthcare Firestop Resource Library
Our Resource Library may be one of the easiest, quickest and most independently informative places you will visit for answers to unusual firestop issues, technology updates, specification support, code compliance questions, UL System information and more. We suggest you bookmark this page.
Our library offers a short pathway to firestop related industry associations, agencies and testing services all with valuable information to offer the healthcare firestop professional.
Many of the publications listed are available for immediate download, free of charge.
And if you have questions on terminology, we have one of the most comprehensive glossaries in the industry.
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Our web site is a one-stop shop for your firestop questions. And our links directory will connect you to many other industry trade associations, government agencies and testing facilities. Those sites will have additional information and expertise that you may find helpful when designing and specifying firestop systemsAn assembly consisting of 1) the penetrant or penetrants 2) the opening through a particular type of wall or floor, and 3) the firestop materials and design that are used to seal the opening or protect the penetrants. to save lives and protect property. |
Here you will find information on life safety construction trends, code updates, unique firestop solutions, and detailed firestop product information in the many and varied publications and product literature. Most can be downloaded free of charge. |
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Technology Updates brings ‘firestop science to life’ by addressing common misconceptions, specification terminology and application details to assure long term performance. Many of our frequently asked questions result in future Technology Updates. |
Since there is no one trade charged with firestopping buildings, firestop systemAn assembly consisting of 1) the penetrant or penetrants 2) the opening through a particular type of wall or floor, and 3) the firestop materials and design that are used to seal the opening or protect the penetrants. specifications are written by various building professionals on a design team and at various stages of the construction or remodeling process. Many times the firestop systems must be revised due to unforeseen construction changes made throughout the process. Specification and submittal resources can be invaluable when it means keeping the jobs on time and on budget. To learn more on who should be installing firestop in your healthcare facility, click here. |
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