While The Importance Of A Firestop System Is Recognized Today By Experts In The Field Of Fire Safety, It Needs To Be A Top Priority Among Building Owners.
Firestopping is an often misunderstood construction practice. This article aims to address what firestopping is and why it’s necessary in wall, floor and ceiling penetrations.
At FCIA’s Virtual ECA ’20 Conference, FCIA launched a new initiative to get fire and life safety improvements using the FCIA’s ‘DIIM’ for Existing Buildings.
Look beyond active fire protection, such as fire extinguishers and pay equal attention to the systems that work to contain and compartmentalize fire and smoke.
This month's Product Focus takes a look at insulated concrete forms (ICFs) and structural insulated panels (SIPs). This month's selection includes products from Omni Block, Fox Blocks, and more.
HOTROD Type-X is a compressible intumescent firestopping providing 1- and 2-hour fire-ratings for both dynamic and static joints according to UL-2079 (for standard walls and shaft walls) and is sound tested according to ASTM E90.