FCIA Member Resources – COVID-19
UPDATED 6/17/20
As the COVID-19 situation continues to develop and change on a daily basis, the FCIA Member Resources – COVID-19 has been updated with newly available resources and information. The information here is not meant to be comprehensive or authoritative. It is simply a consolidated list of resources and information related to COVID-19 that may be helpful to you and your business.
The FCIA Board of Directors and FCIA Staff hope that all our friends around the world are staying safe and healthy during this unprecedented time.
FCIA Announces Career Firestop Education Program
The Firestop Contractors International Association announces the all-new FCIA Firestop Certificate of Achievement Program for Specialty Firestop Installation Contractor personnel and Firestop Special Inspection Agency personnel who want to immerse themselves in the world of firestopping and fire-resistance-rated and smoke-resistant assemblies.
The program features four (4) levels of VIRTUAL and / or face-to-face education starting in 2021. Participants in the FCIA Firestop Certificate of Achievement Program take part in virtual education modules covering all aspects of the firestop industry, starting with the ‘DIIM’ of Firestopping, continuing through Product and Systems Selection/Analysis, Estimating and Project Management, and ending with Preparation for the FM & UL-ULC Firestop Exams.
Each module culminates in a series of quizzes or exams. After passing the different level assessments, participants are awarded a FCIA Firestop Certificate of Achievement.
More information and program announcements COMING SOON at www.FCIA.org.
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Registration Opens for ECA ’21
Registration is now open for ECA ’21, the FCIA Education & Committee Action Hybrid Conference.
The event, which opens at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza in Kansas City, MO this May 10-13, features technical industry education, the FM & UL-ULC Firestop Exams, FCIA Committee meetings, the FCIA Contractor and Special Inspection Agency Members Only sessions, and more spread over three-days of fellowship and interaction.
And, to provide an attendance solution that fits any need or budget, ECA ’21 offers two options for attending – IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL!
FCIA Offers FREE FCIA Firestop Manual of Practice
Firestop Contractors International Association (FCIA) is the recognized industry-leader in education, advocacy, and expertise on the firestop and effective compartmentation industry.
To fill a need in the construction industry, FCIA developed the FCIA Firestop Manual of Practice (MOP). The comprehensive resource guide is now the firestop industry’s most definitive handbook of accepted firestop and effective compartmentation knowledge.
As a service to the industry, FCIA offers the FCIA Manual of Practice (MOP) FREE to:
• Architects and Specifiers with Design Firms
• Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs)
• Fire Marshals
• Facility Managers
• and Others
For more information and to find out if you qualify for a FREE copy of the MOP, contact us today!
NOTE: Special Inspection Agencies, Specialty Firestop Installation Contractors, and others who conduct business in the firestop industry are not included in this offer. FCIA Members save $600 on the FCIA Firestop Manual of Practice. Learn how to save
Life Safety Digest, The Magazine of Effective Compartmentation
The newest issue of Life Safety Digest, The Magazine of Effective Compartmentation, has arrived! Check out the Multi-Family and Industrial occupancy issue, and don’t miss articles like:
- ‘The History of Firestopping’;
- ‘Insulating To Manage Three Process Challenges in the Industrial Environment’;
- ‘Don’t Fail Building Inspections’;
- and more!
FCIA Releases Updated FCIA Member Resources – COVID-19
Today, FCIA published an updated FCIA Member Resources – COVID-19 document. The list is a collection of important links and information that Members and others can reference to find information related to COVID-19, including several resources related to small businesses.
New FCIA Fire and Life Safety Improvements Initiative
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.
FCIA’s 2020 President Ben Urcavich stated, “The world pays attention to sprinklers and alarms, what about effective compartmentation and its many benefits? FCIA Members provide the services needed – with knowledge enough to be responsible individuals in firestopping and effective compartmentation – helping keep buildings safe for all.
“If everyone at FCIA educates someone about what firestopping and effective compartmentation is – and the importance of our industry – we’ll make a difference in the demand for safe buildings delivered by FCIA Members,” said Ben.
Barrier Management Video Series Available Online
The Barrier Management Symposium is a one- or two-day Symposium hosted around North America by ASHE regions and chapters, APPA chapters, ICC chapters, and others that features technical education from industry experts on the various elements of Barrier Management.
Developed to educate and increase awareness about how various barriers are ‘D’esigned, ‘I’nstalled, ‘I’nspected, and ‘M’aintained for long-term fire and life safety, the Symposium is perfect for:
- Health Care Facility Engineers, Directors, and their Staff;
- Educational Facility Engineers, Directors, and their Staff;
- Code Officials and Fire Marshals;
- and More.
Learn more about the Barrier Management Symposium and upcoming events year you.
Professional Liability Insurance for FCIA Specialty Firestop Installation Contractor and Special Inspection Agency Members
Specialty Firestop Installation Contractors and Special Inspection Agencies can now take advantage of a new FCIA endorsed Professional Liability Insurance program with The Norman Spencer Insurance Group.
FCIA’s leadership worked with The Norman Spencer Insurance Group to assemble a program that closes the gap between General Liability Insurance and Professional Liability Insurance that understands your business, your operations, your risk management needs. This program offers a unique Professional Liability insurance coverage designed specifically for Firestop Contractors and Special Inspection Agencies. It is administered by the Norman Spencer Insurance Group, and is underwritten by Lloyds of London.
This program gives you, the Specialty Firestop Installation Contractor, the opportunity to leverage relationships and experience, for a better insurance value.
Hot News
01/20/21
Registration is now open for ECA ’21, the FCIA Education & Committee Action Hybrid Conference, heading to Kansas City, MO this May 10-13!
With two options to attend – IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL – there’s no excuse not to be there!
01/19/21
Thank you to all who attended today’s ‘Firestopping & Standards – An In-Depth Look at the Multiple Ratings of Firestop Systems’ with Rich Walke (CTI for FCIA), the opening session in the 2021 FCIA Educational Webinar Series. Stay tuned for information on the February session.
Missed it? You can find the presentation here.
01/14/21
The Firestop Contractors International Association announces the all-new FCIA Firestop Certificate of Achievement Program for Specialty Firestop Installation Contractor personnel and Firestop Special Inspection Agency personnel who want to immerse themselves in the world of firestopping and fire-resistance-rated and smoke-resistant assemblies.
Stay tuned to www.FCIA.org and the January e-News for more information!
01/07/12
Wait for it…
The ALL NEW Life Safety Digest 2021 Print + Digital Planning Guide is here!
Formerly the Life Safety Digest Media Kit, the redesigned Print + Digital Planning Guide offers exciting new print and digital advertising opportunities across the Life Safety Digest and FCIA platforms that will fit with any budget.
01/12/21
Did you know FCIA provides the FCIA Manual of Practice FREE to Architects and Specifiers with Design Firms, Fire Officials, Fire Marshals, Code Officials, AHJs, and more?
Email us to see if you qualify!
01/04/20
The date for the January webinar, ‘Firestopping & Standards – An In-Depth Look at the Multiple Ratings of Firestop Systems’, has changed. Please note the new date:
When: TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2021
Time: 10:00 am CST
12/18/20
Happy holidays from FCIA!
Wishing you and yours a season of cheer with peace and joy to last the year!
In observance of the holiday season, the FCIA Office will be closed December 24-25 and December 31-January 1, 2021. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, January 4, 2021.
12/17/20
Ever wonder how the firestopping industry developed? Check out this program on the ‘History of Standards – Firestopping and More’, based on the program from Rich Walke (formerly of UL) and Luke Woods (UL) from FIC ’19. The session looks at the firestopping industry from its early beginnings to today, including how it might evolve in the future.
12/16/20
Registration is open for the first session in the 2021 FCIA Educational Webinar Series, ‘Firestopping & Standards – An In-Depth Look at the Multiple Ratings of Firestop Systems’, with Rich Walke (CTI/FCIA). The session, the second in a multi-session series, dives in deep on the F-, T-, L-, W-, M-, E-, and A-Ratings.
When: Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Time: 10:00 am CST
12/16/20
Thanks to all who attended the final session in the 2020 FCIA Educational Webinar Series, ‘Firestopping & Standards – Product and System Suitability for Use’, with Rich Walke (CTI/FCIA). Copies of today’s program can be found in the Presentations Archive.
Make sure to tune in for the 2021 FCIA Educational Webinar Series, featuring programs that build upon today’s introductory session on the Standards and Ratings related to the firestop industry.
12/01/20
The International Firestop Council has issued a statement on CPVC and Firestopping.
The source of the document comes from the following passage at the Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association’s website, https://www.ppfahome.org/page/CPVC,
“Don’t Do’s For All Construction –
Do not use petroleum or solvent based sealants, lubricants, or fire stop materials.”
As with all compatibility issues, verify compatibility with the specific manufacturers of the firestop materials that might come in contact with CPVC, and also the CPVC Manufacturers, listed at the PPFA website.
12/01/20
Registration is open for ‘Firestopping & Standards – Product and System Suitability for Use’, the December session in the 2020 FCIA Educational Webinar Series.
When: Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am CST
11/30/20
Thank you to all who partnered on and who attended the FCIA – ASTM Virtual Fire-Resistance-Rated and Smoke-Resistant Assemblies & Existing Buildings Virtual Event last week. Sessions were dynamic and a great warm-up for a future in-person event in 2021.
Missed it? That’s ok! Videos and PDFs of the presentations can be found online!
11/25/20
Thanks to all who participated in this week’s first-ever FCIA – ASTM Fire-Resistance-Rated & Smoke-Resistant Assemblies & Existing Buildings Webinar Series. The abridged event was a teaser for a future in-person event to be held in 2021 in the Gulf Region. With great collaboration, two-days of dynamite speakers were present, delivering sessions that were top-notch!
11/24/20
FCIA Members around the world are the best resource for fire-resistance-rated and smoke-resistant installation, inspection, and products. To ensure your project is done right, consult the FCIA Member List.
11/23/20
The first-ever FCIA – ASTM Fire-Resistance-Rated & Smoke-Resistant Assemblies & Existing Buildings Virtual Event starts today! Together with FM Approvals, ICC, Thomas Bell-Wright International, and UL, the FCIA – ASTM joint virtual event features two-days of webinars focused on fire-resistance-rated and smoke-resistant topics relevant to the Gulf region.
11/3/20
Registration is now open for ‘The ‘DIIM’ of Firestopping – Essential for Safer Buildings’, the November session in the 2020 FCIA Educational Webinar Series.
When: Wednesday, November 18
Time: 10:00 am CST – 12:00 pm CST
10/28/20
Registration is Now Open for the first-ever FCIA-ASTM Virtual Fire-Resistance-Rated and Smoke-Resistant Assemblies & Existing Buildings Event, starting this 23-24 November.
10/16/20
Ten days until FIC ’20 opens in San Antonio, TX or on a computer near you. There’s still time to register to attend and/or take the FM & UL-ULC Firestop Exams.
10/14/20
Registration is open for the first-ever Virtual ‘DIIM’ Firestop & Effective Compartmentation Symposium Middle East! Join FCIA this 8-10 November for FREE virtual education for the firestop industry in the Middle East.
Registration is open to all.
10/13/20
Videos from the FCIA Virtual ‘DIIM’ Symposium Canada are now available in the Members Only section of the website.
Canadian AHJs can access the recordings as a special benefit for this program. If you’re interested in getting access, email us!
10/2/20
Thanks to all who attended and presented during the FCIA Virtual ‘DIIM’ Symposium Canada. Sessions featured dynamic content focused on the various areas of the firestop industry in Canada.
Presentations will be posted online. Check the Presentation Archives.
09/29/20
The FCIA Virtual ‘DIIM’ Symposium Canada opens tomorrow! Don’t miss this three-day event focused on the firestop industry in Canada. Sessions cover a wide-range of topics from FCIA’s ‘DIIM’ of Firestopping to the National Building Code of Canada, Code Requirements for Fire-Resistance to Mass Wood Timber Buildings, Expansion Joints to Fire-Separation Management, and more!
09/28/20
Early registration discounts may have ended, but FIC ’20 registration remains open! Attend this October 27-30 either IN-PERSON or ONLINE for an educational event focused on developing the firestop professional
09/25/20
Calling all people who Design, Install, Inspect, or Maintain firestop systems in Canada: Are you interested in FREE Virtual Firestop Education?
Register Today for the FCIA Virtual ‘DIIM’ Symposium Canada!
The virtual event runs September 30 – October 2 and is totally free to attend. Don’t wait. Register Today!
9/22/20
Early Registration discounts for FIC ’20 are ending soon!
This year, attendees can register to attend either IN-PERSON or ONLINE ONLY. Whichever way you choose to attend, register by September 27 to capture early registration discounts!
09/18/20
FCIA Contractor & Special Inspection Agency Members: Are you interested in third-party accreditation programs? Are you looking to prepare for the FM or UL-ULC Firestop Exams? Registration is now open for the ‘FCIA Education for the Firestop Exams’ test prep webinar.
When: Wednesday, October 14
Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT
09/17/20
Registration is now open for ‘Firestopping Inspection’, the October session in the FCIA Educational Webinar Series ’20. This session is the continuation of the September program, including new content not covered before.
When: Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Time: 10:00 am CDT
09/16/20
There’s only two weeks left to register for the FCIA Virtual ‘DIIM’ Symposium Canada.
Join FCIA this September 30-October 2 for three-days of firestop education specifically tailored to the firestop industry in Canada.
Registration is FREE!
Register once to attend all sessions.
09/16/20
Thank you to all who participated on today’s webinar, ‘Firestopping Inspection’. The session had great attendance and an excellent round of Q&A at the end.
09/15/20
One day left to register for ‘Firestopping Inspection’, this month’s session in the FCIA Educational Webinar Series.
When: Wednesday, September 16
Time: 10:00 am CDT
09/11/20
Registration is open for the FCIA Virtual ‘DIIM’ Symposium Canada. Attend this FREE three-day event for virtual education sessions focused on the firestop industry in Canada. If you design, install, inspect, or maintain firestop and effective compartmentation systems for buildings in Canada, you cannot afford to miss this event.
09/08/20
Have you registered yet for FIC ’20, the FCIA Firestop Industry Hybrid Conference & Trade Show? This year’s agenda focuses on the elements of Barrier Management, plus so much more! Register to attend in-person or online.
Early registration discounts end September 27, so Register Today!
09/03/20
The FCIA ‘DIIM’ Symposium Canada goes virtual this month!
Those involved in the design, installation, inspection, and maintenance of firestop and effective compartment systems for projects and buildings all over Canada can take advantage of this FREE three-day virtual event this September 30-October 2.
09/01/20
Registration is now open for FIC ’20, the FCIA Firestop Industry HYBRID Conference & Trade Show!
For the first-time ever, FIC ’20 will offer TWO exciting ways to attend: IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL.
08/19/20
Registration is now open for ‘Firestopping Inspection’, the September session in the FCIA Educational Webinar Series.
When: Wednesday, September 16
Time: 10:00 am CDT
08/19/20
Thank you to all who attended today’s session ‘Firestopping and Existing Buildings’. And thanks to Rich Walke for co-presenting the session. You can find the presentation here.
Be sure to tune in for next month’s session, ‘Firestopping Inspection’, on Wednesday, September 16 at 10:00 am CDT.
8/18/20
One day left to register for ‘Firestopping and Existing Buildings’, the August webinar in the FCIA Educational Webinar Series.
When: Wednesday, August 19
Time: 10:00 am CDT
08/12/20
FCIA’s Webinar Series has a great history of providing education on Firestopping: Penetrations, Joints, and Voids; fire-resistance and features of fire-resistance – Fire/Smoke Dampers, Fire Doors, Fire Rated Glazing, and much more.
FCIA Members get access to FREE archived webinar recordings.
If you know someone who should be a member, forward this to them!
08/05/20
Lots of exciting things coming soon from FCIA! From Virtual Events to FIC ’20, you don’t want to miss the lineup this Fall!
Stay tuned to www.FCIA.org for updates!
07/29/20
What responsibility does the building owner and manager have to maintain the fire-resistance-rated and smoke-resistant building elements and assemblies? And, what are the required elements of an inventory of fire-resistance?
This article from Life Safety Digest takes a look at these very questions and outlines the code requirements for the maintenance of fire-resistance.
07/22/20
Thank you to all who attended today’s webinar, ‘The History of Standards – Firestopping & More’, with Rich Walke (FCIA).
Missed it? That’s ok. Find the presentation here.
07/22/20
Register today for ‘Firestopping and Existing Buildings’, the August session in the FCIA Educational Webinar Series.
When: Wednesday, August 19
Time: 10:00 am CDT
07/14/20
ASHE announced today that their ASHE Annual Conference & Expo will be a Virtual event this year. The event will be October 5-7 and will feature the same top-notch education sessions and dynamic trade show floor attendees have come to expect from the in-person event.
07/09/20
Gimme an F!
Gimme an I!
Gimme a C!
What’s that spell?
Save the Date for FIC ’20!
October 27-30, 2020
Stay tuned to www.FCIA.org for updates!
07/07/20
As the world continues to feel the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, several industry events have had to make the difficult decision to either cancel or modify their event in some way. Some of the most recent to announce event changes are CONSTRUCT, which has transitioned to a Virtual Event October 7-8, 2020, and IFMA World Workplace, which has moved both the date and location of their event.
FCIA continues to support both of these events and will be participating in the re-imagined events later this year.
07/01/20
Looking to join FCIA? Want to spotlight your company to building owners and managers looking for a Specialty Firestop Installation Contractor?
Now’s the time to join! First-time members join now for only $690 USD*!
Contact Cathy Burns to learn more about member benefits, including the $600 discount on the FCIA Firestop Manual of Practice.
06/29/20
The FCIA Standards Committee is working at ASTM to build a standard for labeling firestop products that have been installed next to the firestop system assembly. This initiative will bring heightened importance to firestopping in buildings. The first ballot goes out late-summer. Stay tuned for more information later this year.
06/25/20
Check out the Manufacturer Spotlight section in the latest issue of Life Safety Digest! Each Manufacturer highlighted brings a different voice to the firestop and effective compartmentation conversation.
Hear what each has to say today!
And thank you to each for your continued commitment to improved fire- and life-safety in the built environment!
06/25/20
FCIA recently announced the 2020 recipients of the FCIA President’s Memorial Scholarship. Congratulations to Kelliann Lee and Rebekah Schrader, both students at University of Maryland – College Park, for your academic excellence! We look forward to seeing all the big things they’ll do with the firestop and effective compartmentation industry.
06/24/20
Register today for ‘The History of Standards – Firestopping & More’ with Rich Walke, the July session in the FCIA Educational Webinar Series.
When: Wednesday, July 22
Time: 10:00 am CDT
06/16/20
FCIA Contractor and Special Inspection Agency Members: One day left to register for ‘FCIA Education for the Firestop Exams’.
When: Wednesday, June 17
Time: 10:00 am CDT – 2:00 pm CDT
06/15/20
As COVID-19 continues to affect the world on a global scale, FCIA has decided to cancel the FCIA Firestop & Effective Compartmentation ‘DIIM’ Symposium Canada, originally planned for Halifax, NS this September. Look for more information on the 2021 event at www.fcia.org/fcia-conferences-symposiums/.
We look forward to seeing our friends at this wonderful event in 2021.
06/09/20
FCIA Members: Did you hear about the new FCIA initiative announced during Virtual ECA ’20?
“If everyone at FCIA educates someone about what firestopping and effective compartmentation is – and the importance of our industry – we’ll make a difference in the demand for safe buildings delivered by FCIA Members,” said FCIA Board President Ben Urcavich.
06/04/20
Register today for ‘The FM 4991 Approval Process for Firestop Contractors’, presented by Joseph Nunes (FM Approvals), the June session in the FCIA Educational Webinar Series.
When: Tuesday, June 23
Time: 10:00 am CDT
06/02/20
Specialty Firestop Installation Contractors and Firestop Special Inspection Agencies: Looking for info on the FCIA Professional Liability Insurance program (through the Norman Spencer Insurance Company)? Find the information under the Resources tab.
05/27/20
Thank you to all who attended today’s webinar, ‘FCIA & COVID-19: Information for Contractors’ with the attorneys of Hendrick Phillips Salzman & Siegel, PC. The session covered a wealth of information, including the Families First Coronavirus Act, contract issues, economic assistance available for contractors, and so much more.
05/21/20
Containing hot gasses, smoke, and fire to the point of origin is a key component in life safety. For a list of Specialty Firestop Installation Contractors and Barrier Management Service Providers near you, check the FCIA Member Lists!
05/20/20
With many states in the US starting to ‘open up’, there are still many questions surrounding employer and employee responsibility, best practices for reducing exposure, social distancing, and more. Check out the guidelines from the USA Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the USA Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Consult local resources, rules, and regulations for guidance on how to deal with these issues by you.
05/14/20
We’re putting together the next issue of Life Safety Digest. Look for the health care focused issue to land in your inbox in the next several weeks.
05/05/20
Due to travel restrictions still in place and continued concern due to the global coronavirus outbreak, FCIA events in Doha, Qatar and Dubai, UAE have been postponed again. FCIA made the decision to postpone the events a second time to keep FCIA members, delegate attendees, and staff safe during the pandemic. Stay tuned to FCIA.org for updates on these and other FCIA events around the world.
05/05/20
Effective compartmentation starts with a fire-resistance-rated assembly – possibly built from gypsum wallboard. Properly patching fire-resistance-rated gypsum wallboard maintains fire-resistance.
Check out the Gypsum Association’s new video for patching fire-resistance-rated assemblies protected with gypsum wallboard. https://lnkd.in/egBU8ns
05/04/20
Due to continued concerns over COVID-19, the BOMA International Annual Conference & Expo has moved to an all-virtual platform. The 2020 event will be July 7-9, and will be live and online.
04/30/20
FCIA and Life Safety Digest are proud to partner with CONSTRUCT again this September 30-October 2 in Grapevine, TX. Be sure to stop by the FCIA booth and pick-up your copy of Life Safety Digest! Learn more
04/29/20
Registration is Now Open for ‘COVID-19: Information for Contractors’, the May session in the FCIA Educational Webinar Series.
When: Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Time: 10:00 am CDT
04/27/20
FCIA Committee meetings started today. Can’t wait to see all the good work FCIA Committee members collaborate on in the next few weeks!
Thank you to all the FCIA Members who volunteer their time and talents serving on FCIA Committees. Want to get involved? Inquire today!
04/24/20
The first-ever Virtual ECA ’20 wrapped today, and we couldn’t be more thrilled! Every session was phenomenal, and the interaction with attendees was inspiring.
Thanks to Bill Koffel, Doug Erickson, and Kelly Mason for their presentations today. FCIA Members, check them out in the Members Only section!
04/23/20
Mark Day 3 of Virtual ECA ’20 in the books! Thanks to all who participated and attended to make today another successful session.
Thanks to Rich Walke (FCIA) and Samantha Peterson (3M) for their dynamic presentations today. Both brought great interaction and feedback from attendees. FCIA Members: Find today’s presentations in the Members Only section.
Tune-in tomorrow, Friday, April 24, for the final sessions in the Virtual ECA ’20 lineup!
04/22/20
Another stellar day for Virtual ECA ’20, the Virtual FCIA Education & Committee Action Conference!
Thanks to all who attended. Thanks to all who presented. Tune in for Day 3 tomorrow (Thursday, April 23) at 10:00 am CDT! Register Now
FCIA Members: Find today’s sessions in the Members Only section.
04/21/20
Thanks to the FCIA Members who attended the first day of the Virtual ECA ’20! Attendance was stellar. Sessions were phenomenal. Can’t wait to see what Day 2 brings!
Missed it? That’s ok. FCIA Members can check out the presentations in the Members Only section.
Plus, there’s still three days left!
Register once. Attend one, two, or three days! And, oh by the way, Virtual ECA ’20 is totally FREE!
04/21/20
Virtual ECA ’20 starts today! Four days (April 21-24) filled with various one-hour webinar sessions all focused on firestop and industry education. It’s open to FCIA Members and their employees and is totally free to attend!
Register once. Attend one, two, three, or four days.
04/17/20
Registration is now open for Virtual ECA ’20, the first-ever FCIA virtual conference. Learn more
When: April 21-24
Time: 10:00 am – 1:30 pm CDT, daily
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Why Use A Specialty Firestop Contractor?
Cables, pipes of all types, expansion, and building perimeter joints all make breaches in fire-resistance-rated and smoke-resistant assemblies. When breaches that allow penetrations to pass through and joints that allow for movement are required, FCIA Specialty Firestop Installation Contractor Members are the “go to” companies to look for. FCIA Specialty Firestop Installation Contractor Member companies specialize in this highly technical service that protects people, property, and continuity of building operations. They understand how to analyze conditions, correctly select listed firestop SYSTEMS, then install the firestop systems with the utmost attention to detail.
Why Use A Special Inspection Agency?
FCIA Firestop Special Inspection Agency Members strive to be the best at inspecting highly technical firestop systems. These FCIA Member Inspection Agencies assess the installation of the Specialty Firestop Installation Contractor against the tested and listed system listing that was used to build the firestop system. Competent, third-party independent inspection by FCIA Firestop Special Inspection Agency Members with the proper equipment, competent personnel, and practical industry experience adds an integral quality check on the firestop installation process. Insist on FCIA Firestop Special Inspection Agencies that know when the installation is right or wrong.
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FCIA members span the globe provided services and materials that uphold the highest level of standards.
Need Barrier Management Services?
Building Owners and Managers are required by the International Fire Code, NFPA 101, NFPA 1, the National Fire Code of Canada, UAE Fire and Life Safety Code, and other codes to maintain all types of fire-resistance rated and smoke resistant assemblies for the life of the building.
Find a Barrier Management Contractor
Watch the Barrier Management Symposium Video Series
Members who offer these specialized services can register for inclusion in these lists.