Firestopping Key Points

Firestopping Key Points

In this one-hour seminar, the basics of life safety and code compliant design for firestopping installation are covered. Additionally, this course covers major issues in design such as the coordination of different trades responsible for firestopping. A UL system approach for firestopping for mechanical, plumbing, sprinkler, electrical and data cabling penetrations is covered, as well as for joint construction and curtain walls. Finally, this course covers how code requirements can impact design.

Learning Objectives: 
  1. Identifying the main type of firestop systems.
  2. Understanding of the UL System approach to managing firestop compliance.
  3. Understanding the basics of life safety design, such as when, where and why to firestop.
  4. Understanding codes and the steps necessary to design code compliant firestop solutions.
  5. Identify firestop systems by trade.
Design Category: 
(10) Specialties
Applicable Credits