The final 2022 installment of The FireStop is here!  Read it online today!

Thank you for joining us for another stellar year of great webinars in the FCIA Educational Webinar Series!

Didn't make it to all of them?  That's ok!  Find past presentations in the Presentations Archive!

Happy Holidays from FCIA!

In honor of the Christmas and New Year holidays, the FCIA Office will be closed December 23-26 and December 30-January 2.

See you in 2023!

Making plans for 2023?  Be sure to include FCIA Conferences and Symposiums in your plans! 
FCIA Doha Symposium - 5-6 February 2023 - Doha, Qatar
FCIA Dubai Symposium - 14-15 February 2023 - Dubai, UAE
ECA '23 - May 9-12, 2023 in New Orleans, LA
FCIA Canada Symposium - September 2023 - TBD
FIC '23 - October 24-27, 2023 in Albuquerque, NM

The FCIA webinar, 'FCIA in Action', originally scheduled for December 14 has been rescheduled to December 21.

Ever wonder how the FCIA President's Memorial Scholarship Fund gets funded?  Through the support and donations at the FCIA Memorial Golf Tournament, of course!  This year's event had new sponsorship opportunities, which raised enough to fund two scholarships for Fire Protection Engineering students in 2023!  Thanks to all who donated and supported this worthy cause!

At FCIA’s FIC ’22 Conference, FCIA Member Firestop Product Manufacturers and UL presented a new program for improving the engineering judgment development process. The program, called the UL Technical Evaluation Developer Program for Engineering Judgements, was developed with Firestop Manufacturer input and has some similarities to the UL Contractor Qualification Programs.  Requirements include EJ development procedures, EJ developer training and continuing education, random testing of EJs by manufacturers/UL, and a lot more. This evolving “Technical Evaluation” program is now available with most features already in place.  Watch for more as we learn it.

Did you know that FCIA Standards Chair Jay McGuire is leading the charge for an ASTM Firestop Identification Standard (Labeling)?  Firestopping is not required to have factory-stamped product markings because it’s field fabricated. Having the system (listing) number at the penetration, joint, or perimeter fire containment assembly speeds special inspection and maintenance in new construction and through the building life cycle. We hope to ballot the document in January ’23.

In honor of the US Thanksgiving holiday, the FCIA Office will be closed November 24-25.  We will resume normal business hours on November 28.

The FCIA Presidential Award is awarded to an individual for outstanding service to the Association, the industry, peers, and more.  This one of FCIA's most prestigious awards and is not necessarily awarded every year. Congratulations to Scott Rankin (American National Insulation dba Insulation Contractors) for being this year's recipient of the 2022 FCIA Presidential Award!  His 20+ years of service and mentorship in the industry is appreciated and valued.  The award could not have been more well-deserved.

The latest issue of The FireStop is here, the FCIA newsletter!  Check it out today!

Thanks to all who tuned in to today's webinar, 'Life Safety Dampers', with Michael Bulzomi (Greenheck).  The session was fast-moving and informative.  Stay tuned for more info on 'Life Safety Dampers - Part 2', coming soon in 2023.

Missed the session?  Find the Presentation Here.  

FIC '22 is wrapped, and what a week it was!  From the dynamite agenda and expert speaker to the interactive trade show with new exhibitors and the spectacular location, this year's event was definitely one to remember.  FCIA Members can find the presentations in the Members Only area.

Thanks to all who attended, all who presented, and all who contributed to the success of this event.  See you in NOLA in May '23!

Thank you to everyone who attended last week's FCIA Existing Building Fire-Resistance Symposium in Vancouver, BC.  And special thanks to our faculty for preparing - and delivering - a superb educational event for the building industry in Vancouver!

Find the presentations in the Presentations Archive

The newest issue of The FireStop, the FCIA newsletter, is finally here!

Read it online for all the latest and greatest news from FCIA and the firestop industry.

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!

Thanks to all who attended today's 'Protecting Joints and Voids in Fire-Resistive Construction' with Rich Walke (CTI for FCIA).  This session boasted one of our highest registrations ever!

If you missed the session but want to check out the program, you can find it in our Presentations Archive.

Don't miss next month's session!

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has launched a National Emphasis Program to protect millions of workers from heat illness and injuries. Through the program, OSHA will conduct heat-related workplace inspections before workers suffer completely preventable injuries, illnesses or, even worse, fatalities. Contractors, manufacturers, distributors and reps, are all affected. 

Check out the full release on the new OSHA National Emphasis Program to assess what it means for your employees.

FCIA works hard to spread the word of the importance of maintaining fire-resistance in existing buildings.  Check out this article from FCIA at FacilityExecutive.com!

Firestop Contractors and Special Inspection Agencies in the Gulf Region: Looking for the FM & UL Firestop Exam? FCIA is coming this June with education and the Exams! Learn more and register today!

Check out this great news report on firestopping we found. It even includes some questionable inspection processes!

For matters of fire and life safety, FCIA Members do it best!

The FCIA Newsletter is here! Read it online today!

It’s official…FCIA RETURNS TO THE MIDDLE EAST THIS JUNE FOR TWO IN-PERSON EVENTS!!! And we couldn’t be more excited. Learn more

Curious about who’s going to ECA ’22? Check it out! Don’t see your name on the list? Maybe it’s time we do…Register Today!

We’re dropping it like it’s hot…the FCIA Newsletter! Check it out!

Registration is open for ‘Fire-Resistive Continuity Head-of-Wall Joint Systems’, the March session in the 2022 FCIA Educational Webinar Series. When: Wednesday, March 16Time: 10:00 am CDT Register Today!

Thank you to all who joined us today for 'The 'DIIM' of Firestopping = Safer Buildings For All'. Another great session with engaged participation from the audience. Find the presentation here.

Think this - or another FCIA - session would be a great presentation for your organization? Let us know! We love presenting to outside groups!

One day left to register for ‘The ‘DIIM’ of Firestopping = Safer Buildings for All’, this month’s session in the FCIA Educational Webinar Series. When: Wednesday, February 16Time: 10:00 am CST Register Today!

Today marked the first (of many more to come!) FCIA webinar for India! Thanks so much to all who attended and took the first step with us as we work to develop the firestop and effective compartmentation industry in India.

Missed the session? That's ok! Find the presentation here.

Look for more programming specific to the firestop industry in India coming soon!

Have you see the animated video from the Gypsum association that talks about repair of fire-rated gypsum panel product systems?

FCIA's position - follow the GA-225 letter OR a tested and listed repair method.

Watch the video here

It’s here! The FCIA Newsletter, that is…Read it online today!

The FCIA Board of Directors met this week, and oh boy, did they get a lot of important work accomplished! Thanks to all our Board members for their dedication to FCIA and the firestop industry! By the way: Did you know that all FCIA Committee Chairs and Members, including our FCIA Board of Directors, are

The FCIA Board of Directors meets this week to welcome new Board Member, Gus Mancini, and to begin work on 2022 initiatives. Thank you to our Board members for their volunteerism and work to advance FCIA and the firestop industry!

On January 25, 2022, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced that it is withdrawing its COVID-19 vaccination and testing Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS). Read More

POP QUIZ…What US city can boast being home to the best haunted hotel in the US, has TWO of the stages named on the “Top Global Venue for Live Music” list, was recently named the eighth best city in the US by the Readers’ Choice Awards, AND will be hosting ECA ’22? Music City, baby!

Registration is now open for our February webinar, ‘The ‘DIIM’ of Firestopping = Safer Buildings for All’, with Bill McHugh (FCIA) and Rich Walke (CTI for FCIA). When: Wednesday, February 16, 2022Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT Register Today!

Thanks to all who attended today’s webinar, ‘Fire Doors Have One Job!’, with Keith Pardoe (Door Safety, LLC). The session was well-attended and brought A LOT of excellent questions after the presentation! Find the session slides and handout HERE.

Welcome to 2022! FCIA Members, renew your membership today to keep your member benefits in place through 2022! Questions? Contact us today!

Happy New Year from FCIA! We hope you had a healthy and wonderful holiday season with family and loved ones!