Oops! We did it again. (Just like Brittney!)

We went and got published in Walls and Ceilings talking about the UL Qualified Firestop Contractor Program and the UL Master Certificate of Compliance (MACC).

Check it out!

https://www.wconline.com/articles/94387-ul-qualified-firestop-contractor-program

What a great event we had in Vancouver, BC for the Existing Building Fire-Resistance Symposium!

With the incredibly active building boom in Vancouver, it's even more important to be educating the marketplace on the importance of properly 'D'esigned, 'I'nstalled, 'I'nspected, and 'M'aintained firestopping and effective compartmentation.  It saves lives, people!

Thanks to our speakers and panelists, including reps from HILTI, STI, Aquatherm, IPEX, and UL Solutions. It's such a nice feeling when the experts come together for the betterment of the industry.
 

FCIA volunteers work hard to spread the word of the 'DIIM' of Firestopping and the importance of using FCIA Member Specialty Firestop Installation Contractors.  Our most recent outing?  The CHES Annual Conference in Toronto!  Thanks to the team at Pro-Firestop, Inc. for volunteering their time and working the show for FCIA!

Who's ready for the ICC Conference? FCIA is!

Stop by and say hi!

UL recently released an updated firestop numbering guides. Important to note: the joint numbering systems and continuity joint numbering systems remain the same but updates are included on the penetration (XHEZ) system to include “O” for CLT wall assemblies.

Regisration is open for the September session in the FCIA Educational Webinar Series, 'Firestopping in Existing Buildings'.

When: Thursday, September 22
Time: 10:00 am CDT

Register Today!

Thinking of attending the Existing Building Fire-Resistance Symposium in Vancouver, BC?  Make your hotel reservations at the Delta Suites Vancouver Downtown before September 7 to secure special FCIA rates!

The FCIA Board of Directors meets this week for their annual quarterly meeting.

Want to get involved?  Ask us how!

Specialty Firestop Installation Contrators and Firestop Special Inspection Agencies do it best!  Find a provider near you

Did You Know: FCIA has a lot of resources available for those Specialty Firestop Installation Contractors looking to learn more about the FM 4991 Approved and/or UL-ULC Qualified Contractor Programs.  Learn More

The latest edition of The Firestop - the new and improved FCIA newsletter - is here! Check it out for the latest information on all things firestop!

Had another great webinar today. This month's session featured guest speakers Rich Walke (CTI) and Bill Koffel (Koffel Associates). We always learn so much when this group talks Codes!

If you missed it, you can still find the presentation online!

One day left to register for 'A Look at the 2024 Code Cycle and Proposals', the July webinar in the FCIA Educational Webinar Series.

When: Wednesday, July 27
Time: 10:00 am CDT

Register Today!

Hey you guyyyys!

The ASHE Annual Conference opens July 17 in Boston, MA.  Are you going to be there?  Stop by the FCIA booth (944) and grab your issue of Life Safety Digest!

Did You Know...FCIA Members can watch past webinars in the Members Only area of the site.  Check out how to Join FCIA and learn all the benefits of membership!

Let Freedom Ring!

In honor of the US Independence Day Holiday, the FCIA Office will be closed Monday, July 4, 2022.  We will resume normal business hours Tuesday, July 5, 2022.

Happy 4th of July!

Thanks to everyone who attended yesterday's webinar, 'Protecting Recessed Boxes in Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction' with Rich Walke (CTI for FCIA).  Missed it?  That's ok!  Check out the Presentation here

Have you heard???  The Summer issue of Life Safety Digest is here!  Check it out online today...

The AIA '22 Conference on Architecture opens in Chicago, IL this week, and FCIA will be there!  Be sure to stop by Booth #2455 to say, "Hi!" and grab your issue of Life Safety Digest!

The latest FCIA Newsletter is here!  Read it Online Today!

Registration is open for the June webinar, 'Protecting Recessed Boxes in Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction' with Bill McHugh (FCIA) and Rich Walke (CTI for FCIA).

When: Wednesday, June 29
Time: 10:00 am CDT

Register Today!

Going to the NFPA Expo?  Be sure to check out the FCIA booth and grab your copy of Life Safety Digest Magazine!  Come visit us at booth 1226!

Thanks to all who attended ECA '22 in Nashville, TN.  PDFs of the presentations can be found in the Members Only section.

Thanks to everyone who attended today's webinar, ''I'nstallation & 'I'nspection...and the Short Story on Maintaining Protection', with Bill McHugh and Rich Walke.  Find the Presentation Here

It's Trade Show Season!  Check out the Industry Events page for a list of what's coming...and where you'll see FCIA this year!  That's right...we're bringing the firestopping to an event near you!

Did You Know?

To mark the observance of Workers Memorial Day, Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh will join OSHA and others for an online national ceremony on April 28 at 1 p.m. ET.

Visit OSHA's website to watch the event.

More FCIA Publicity….this time with the Center for Campus Fire Safety Group. They sent our Life Safety Digest to their complete eblast database – with FCIA & Life Safety Digest all over it.

We're spreading the word!