Maintaining the integrity of fire-rated walls is fundamental to minimizing the spread of smoke and fire. It’s also time consuming, considering the amount of construction improvements, repairs, and equipment installations that take place in a large facility – chasing and updating penetrations that need firestopping is a non-stop job.
The International Building Code (IBC) states that “Joints installed in or between fire-resistance rated walls, floor or floor/ceiling assemblies and roofs or roof/ceiling assemblies shall be protected by an approved fire-resistant joint system designed to resist the passage of fire for a time period no less than the required fire-resistance rating of the wall, floor or roof in or between which it is installed.”
Interstate Life Safety will help preserve your fire walls’ structural defenses to comply with the current regulations. Our STI certified technicians use the appropriate materials and UL classified systems, correcting all fire wall penetrations so you are fully protected and conform to all codes.
Survey Services Include
- A comprehensive barrier survey
- Statement of conditions that include type of barrier, description of penetration or opening needing firestopping installation and recommended UL system
- Will caulk and walk all minor firestop installations
- Pictures of the penetration or opening in need of repair
Installation Services Include
- Use of UL classified firestop systems per statement of conditions
- Report for submittal to AHJ
