ASTM E3157-19, Standard Guide for Understanding and Using Information Related to the Installation of Firestop Systems (ASTM Guide), was published in June 2019.
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.
UL's Qualified Firestop Contractor Program (UL QFCP) has been in the industry for over 10 years now. As part of continued improvement, FCIA and UL partnered to develop the MACC - the Master Audit Certificate of Compliance.
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.