FCIA E-Newsletter March 14, 2012
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FCIA Education & Committee Action Conference – Vdara Hotel Rate Drops
Las Vegas here we come. Look for a NEW Committee Meeting format. Visit at least 3 committees to hear what’s happening at more places. Thanks to FCIA’s Angie Sims’ quick action, The Vdara Hotel has dropped the rate for FCIA attendees to $119 (plus $15/resort fee). Check out the draft agenda at http://www.fcia.org/articles/events.htm
FCIA 2013 Board Elections
November will be here sooner than we think. The FCIA voting membership elects 3 new board members from the contractor membership each year. Interested? Email bill@fcia.org , and the FCIA Nominating Committee will contact you. Or, visit with them in Las Vegas at the Conference and ask for yourself!
FCIA at ASTM
FCIA announced a new initiative at ASTM to create a certification for the Individual Installers and Inspectors of Firestop products last fall. The ASTM Program is all encompassing, covering penetrations, joints walltops and bottoms, plus perimeter fire containment firestop systems and is not a substitute for the Firestop / Containment Apprenticeship Education Program. Thanks to Standards Chairs Eric Keeton, Tracy Smith, Members Randy Bosscawen, Bob Hasting, Pat Tesche, Bill Koffel, Jim Arnold, Clark County, Jim Stahl, Jr. STI, and John Valiulis, HILTI for working on this project.
FCIA Welcomes NEW Members!!
NEW FCIA Contractor Members
- Aecon Industrial Western, Inc. - CAN
- Aries Contracting – ON, CAN
- Blue Hill Construction – NY, USA
- Donalco - ON, CAN
- Indian Head Contracting – BC, CAN
- Kaefer Canada – NB, CAN
- Rise & Shine Insulation – India
- Sealant Specialists, Inc. – NM, USA
- New Cal Construction – NY, USA
- Wyatt, Inc. – PA, USA
NEW FCIA Associate Members
- Dispro, Inc. – QC, CAN
- GlassCell Isofab, Inc. – ON, CAN
- Skyline Special Inspection Agency – NY, USA
FCIA Standards Committee requests shrinkage on Product Data Sheets
Specialty Firestop Contractors who inspect their own
installed firestop systems or are inspected by 3rd party independent firms, have had field issues with some firestop sealants/caulks shrinking after application and curing.
FCIA’s Standards Committee continues to request that International Firestop Council member and other product manufacturers publish shrinkage content by volume data on printed product data sheets. FCIA requests that values for ASTM C 1241, Standard Test Method for Volume Shrinkage of Latex Sealants During Cure be provided.
Watch for a complete report on Standards Committee Activities by Eric Keeton of FCIA’s Standards Committee at the FCIA Education and Committee Action Conference in Las Vegas.
FCIA in the Middle East
FCIA is planning another program in the UAE this fall. Rise & Shine Insulation’s India location joined FCIA last month. With a few more members, FCIA can travel to India this fall to conduct more education of contractors, specifiers, building and fire officials. Thanks to Hafeez Mohammed, Shoeb Fire Fighting Equipment Trading for help with photos. Check out the photo album for the event. At FCIA.org.
http://www.fcia.org/articles/AbuDhabi2011.htm
FCIA & FM Approvals, UL Qualified Firestop Contractors
FCIA’s Accreditation Committee collaborated with FM & UL to build FM 4991 and the UL Qualified Firestop Contractor Programs. They continue to work with FM & UL to monitor the programs, suggest improvements and work together to build better fire and life safety in buildings. There have been several teleconferences the past two months with FM & UL Representatives and FCIA’s Accreditation Committee. Watch for continued discussion at the FCIA Education and Committee Action Conference in Las Vegas.
The number one question at FCIA is ‘how do I get FM 4991 Approved or UL/ULC Qualified? How long does it take? Non members sometimes do not realize the time and investment to get the processes in place for FM or UL to audit the firm.
Need to make your management system better? FCIA hired a management systems consultant who wrote a sample ‘template’ for contractors t use when evaluating their programs. Visit FCIA.org, Contractor Members Only and check out the resources the FCIA Accreditation Committee has built for FCIA Members.
NEW FM 4991 Approved Contractor firms
- AAC Contracting Inc., NY, USA
- Al Shadid Technical Contracting – Sharjah, UAE
- Atlas Industries – CO, USA
- Carolina Construction Services of Charlotte - NC, USA
- Chronicle Interiors LLC - Dubai, UAE
- L & C Insulation, Inc. – WI, USA
- Roberts Firestop Specialties – CA, USA
NEW UL Qualified Contractor firms
- Absolute Completions – AB, CAN
- Fire Stop Technologies, Inc. – TN, USA
- Georgia Firestop – GA, USA
- Superior Industrial Insulation, Co. – OH, USA
FCIA at ASTM Meetings
FCIA’s Standards Committee Chairs Eric Keeton and Tracy Smith and Past President Randy Bosscawen, are working on ballots for the ASTM E 2174 and ASTM E 2393 Standards for 2012. The goal is to be sure the standards reflect what happens in the field.
FCIA at ASHE HQ, PDC & Expo
FCIA’s Marketing Committee Chair Don Murphy, and Executive Director Bill McHugh visited ASHE Education Director Tim Adams and Executive Director Dale Woodin in Chicago last month to explore how we can collaborate on fire and life safety issues at ASHE. FCIA displays at the ASHE Professional Development Conference Trade Show in Phoenix, March 4&5 and Annual Conference & Expo July 16 & 17 in San Antonio.
FCIA & ICC’s 2012 IBC Ch.17 ASTM Inspection Requirements
The International Building Code for 2012 is on the streets already and being adapted by jurisdictions nationally. FCIA was successful with a code proposal that added ‘independent inspection’ of firestopping to Chapter 17 of the code.
Check out what the code says at the FCIA Website Technical Resources Pages: http://www.fcia.org/articles/resources.htm
ICC’s 2015 Code Development Cycle
In January, FCIA’s Code Committee submitted several code development proposals. The group’s proposals bring a new definition for joints, submittals to be reviewed by the building official sometime before installation and more. We understand there will be a proposal that proposes the FM 4991 Approved or UL Qualified Firestop Contractor Programs for Institutional (I-2) Occupancies. Another proposal deals with Engineering Judgments.
FCIA’s Life Safety Digest
Life Safety Digest is always looking for good generic articles on issues important to the Fire Resistance Rated Construction Industry, including fireproofing, firestopping, and effective compartmentation features, and even project profiles. Send articles to angies@fcia.org.
FCIA getting involved at NBC Canada Code Development
In Canada, the National Building Code of Canada (NBC) is managed by the Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes. There are eleven committees and several task groups involving as many as 300 members. The members of the committees establish the content of the model codes through consensus of geographic and industry sectors of Canada.
Life Safety Organization Meets
Life Safety Organization met at the Holiday Inn Mart Plaza with a great program on Effective Compartmentation. Goals were set to get on the speaking agenda at ICC’s Expo while the group reached out to AFSCC about how they can research to support code proposals. Watch for webinars on compartmentation components throughout the year at http://www.lifesafetyorganization.org .
© Copyright FCIA 2012. Permission is hereby granted to forward, print, circulate, and quote with credit to FCIA. FCIA is a nonprofit organization of Firestop Contractors, Contractor Branch Offices, Manufacturers and Associate Members interested in furthering life safety through the Professional Specialty Firestop Contractor Concept.
For more information, contact the FCIA Office:
Bill McHugh, Executive Director – 4415 W. Harrison St., #436, Hillside, IL 60162
Phone: 708-202-1108 ~ Fax: 708-449-0837 ~ Email: info@fcia.org ~ Website: www.fcia.org
2012 Platinum Level Sponsor
FCIA Manufacturer Members
HILTI
Specified Technologies, Inc.
2012 Gold Level Sponsor
FCIA Manufacturer Members
3M Fire Protection Products
2012 FCIA Silver Level Sponsor
FCIA Manufacturer Members
BALCO
Thermafiber, Inc.
Thermal Ceramics
2011 Bronze Level Sponsor
FCIA Manufacturer Members
EMSEAL, LTD
Roxul, Inc.
Shield Industries, Inc.
International Carbine Technology Co., LTD.
B
est wishes for a safe, spring and summer construction season.
Bill McHugh, FCIA
Some 2011 Memories ....
For the archives, we had a great time in San Diego in November, 2011, excellent education sessions and more at Paradise Point, Mission Bay. From leading Educational Programs to the largest Spouse Tour and Ray Usher Golf Tournament, a great awards banquet, FCIA Members enjoyed celebrating another great year.
FCIA Conference Education Sessions & Trade Show Tables
Provided great information exchanges, and an opportunity to
build and renew relationships.
FCIA Spouse Tour, largest ever! We are greatful for
support from FCIA spouses all year long.
New FCIA Board Members
2012 President Jodi Clem, PREVENT Life Safety Services announced FCIA’s new 2012 Board members Ken Slama, National Firestop LTD, Gary Hamilton, Hamilton Benchmark, Milwaukee, WI, Winnipeg, MB, Canada,
Tracy Smith, Firestop Southwest, Phoenix, AZ. Congrats to new Board members and thanks for volunteering.
FCIA Board & Special Awards
At FCIA’s Annual Awards Banquet, the outgoing Board and several FCIA Members were honored.
FCIA’s 2011 President Bob Hasting thanked outgoing board members Gary Hamilton, Ken Slama, and Past President Bill Hoos. Their service on the board and continuing efforts as committee chairs are appreciated.
The Special Awards went to deserving individuals:
Advocate of the Year Award - Jim Shriver, Thermafiber, Inc., Advocate of the Year Award recipient was one of the first manufacturer members at FCIA and has presented on Perimeter Fire Containment, written articles in Life Safety Digest, and provided input to the FCIA Firestop Manual of Practice. We’ll miss Jim as he retires at the end of 2011. Give him a call and wish him well!
Award of Excellence - Randy Bosscawen, Multicon Fire Containment, Inc., Award of Excellence recipient has served as Standards Co-Chair, and 2010 President, giving time and talent to the Association that has been invaluable.
Outstanding Service Award - Eric Keeton, Dalton Maintenance, Inc., Outstanding Service Award recipient, the current Standards Co-Chair, has worked tirelessly to get answers for the industry about firestop sealant products shrinkage, has participated at ASTM, ASSE, and more. His leadership and class have been well received.
FCIA Bob LeClair Family Fund
FCIA was saddened to hear of Bob LeClair’s death on May 4, 2011. Bob’s family, wife Beth, and his young sons David, Robert and Joshua send their thanks for your help. FCIA established this account for Beth and she is the only person that has access to it. Want to donate?
Beth LeClair c/o Huntington National Bank
Attn: Anglea Stewart
4466 High Street, Columbus, OH 43214
Contact the FCIA office, linda@fcia.org or Anglea directly at (614) 480-0068, if you have questions.
Bill McHugh, Angie Sims, Linda McHugh, Jeanne Beyer, Jessica Roque
- The FCIA Staff
Bill McHugh, FCIA Executive Director & FCIA's Staff
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Hillside, IL 60162
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