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Hosted another awesome webinar, that is!  Thanks so much to Ron Geren (RLGA Technical Services) for sharing his expertise on the 07 84 00 Firestop Spec.  It's always great hearing from experts!

Find the presentation here

Check out this informational bulletin from FCIA on Mineral Wool Availability and Firestop Systems.

It's time for The FireStop, the FCIA newsletter!

Read it online today

Big thanks to Corey Zussman (Pepper Construction) for presenting today's webinar, 'Firestop Installations: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly'.

Corey's seen it all, and yes, we mean IT ALL.  It's inspiring to partner with someone who is as passionate about properly installed firestop systems as FCIA members are!

Check out the presentation here

Did you know FCIA Members are the global experts and providers of life safety passive fire and smoke protection systems.

It's true!  Nobody knows firestopping like FCIA Members do!

Find a FCIA Member near you!

The FCIA Contractor and Special Inspection Agency Member Only 'FCIA Education for the Firestop Exams - MENA Edition' webinar originally scheduled for January 30 has been rescheduled to Feburary 19.  Apologies for the inconvenience!

Congrats to our 2024 FCIA Board of Directors leaders - Gus Mancini (Vice President), Joe Wilkinson (Secretary), and Mark Dietz (Treasurer)!  Looking forward to big things from this group of changemakers!

The FCIA Board of Directors meets this week to tackle industry issues, focus the direction of the Association, and work on developing future goals for the Association and industry.  We appreciate the time and talents of this group of volunteers who consistently show their commitment to improved fire and life safety around the world!

What a great start to 2024 - another awesome FCIA webinar!

Did you miss 'The Future Looks 'DIIM'...and That's Good!' with Rich Walke (CTI) and Bill McHugh (FCIA) today?  That's ok!  Find the presentation - and so many others - in our Webinar Archive!

Happy New Year, from FCIA!  Can't wait for all the exciting things coming this year for the fire and life safety industry!  Thanks so much for supporting FCIA and improved fire and life safety in buildings around the world!

The Winter '23 issue of Life Safety Digest has finally dropped!  Check it out here

It's webinar time!  Register today for 'The Future Looks 'DIIM'...and That's Good!' on Monday, January 8, 10:00 am CST.

Nothing says, "Happy New Year!" like a free webinar!

Happy holidays to our friends near and far!  In honor of the Christmas and New Year's holidays, the FCIA Office will be closed December 25-26 and December 29-January 1.  May your holidays be merry and filled with cheer.  See you next year!

It's here!  It's finally here!  The December issue of The Firestop!  Read it online today

We've got BIG Buddy the Elf energy because registration for ECA '24 is finally here!  

Looking for firestop education you can do in your underwear?  Look no further!  Meet the (underwear approved) FCIA Education Program!

Maya Angelou once said, "Do the best you can, until you know better.  Then, when you know better, do better."  As a Specialty Firestop Installation Contractor, it is expected that we ARE better. From the top down, owner to field workers, we have a responsibility to be the experts in firestopping and effective compartmentation that others aren't.  And the FCIA Education Program can help you and your team get there. 

Thanks so much to everyone who attended FIC '23 in Albuquerque, NM last week!  We had a great week filled with education, networking, donation, and awards!  

Presentations are now in the Members Only section

Thanks to everyone who attended today's webinar, 'Gettin' Greasy with Grease Duct Enclosures' with Mike Kerrison (Alkegen) and Rich Walke (CTI).

Find the Presentation in our Presentations Archive.

The Fall issue of Life Safety Digest is here!  Read it online today!

Did you know that you can join FCIA now and not have to renew until January 2025?  It's our New Member Promo!  Join today and get the rest of 2023 and ALL of 2024 for the low, low price of $1725 USD!

Join Today!

It's Time For The Firestop!

The newest issue of the FCIA newsletter is finally here, and it's bursting with great information for FCIA members and those interested in fire and life safety!  Read It Online

Are you a UL-ULC Qualified Firestop Contractor with questions about the DRI Re-certification process?  Check it out!  UL Solutions now has a handy guide that answers all your questions!

Thanks to all who joined us for today's webinar, 'The Dos and Don'ts of Maintaining Fire Doors' with Laura Frye Weaver, DAHC, CDC, CFDAI, QFDT, QFDI, QDOC.  Always a pleasure partnering with Laura for a Fire Door program!

Missed it?  That's ok!  Find this Presentation - and so many others - in our Archives!

Why FCIA?  Because FCIA is the global leader in the advocacy for and development of the firestop industry.  Since 1999, we've been leading the charge to grow awareness and requirements for installation by a single-source Specialty Firestop Installation Contractor.  And we'll keep at it for as long as it takes to protect buildings and occupants around the globe through the 'DIIM' of Firestopping for improved fire and life safety.

It's time to embrace your inner leader and join the FCIA movement.  Join Now

Congrats to the winner of the FCIA President's Memorial Scholarship, Tyler Kleinsasser, and finalists, Kendra Cadena and Amanda Mcdowell!  The future of the fire protection industry is in good hands!

Registration is open for the September webinar, 'The Do's and Don'ts of Maintaining Fire Doors', with Laura Frye Weaver, DAHC, CDC, CFDAI, QFDT, QFDI, QDOC.  Learn more and register!

Why should you exhibit at FCIA's FIC '23?

1. Networking Opportunities. (Customers.)

2. Increased Exposure. (Customers.)

3. Brand Awareness. (Customers.)

4. Credibility Building. (Customers.)

5. Lead Generation.

Oh, and did we mention all the customers? Owners. General Managers. C-Suite. Superintendents. Inspectors.

Book Your Booth Today!

Did You Know…Firestopping is largely not claimed by a single unionized trade. Sometimes the work falls over one or multiple union jurisdictions.

FCIA Member Contractors with or without union affiliation know this specialty trade best!

Welp, that's another one in the books...another successful webinar and collab with UL Solutions!  Special thanks for Mark St. Onge (UL Solutions) for co-presenting today's webinar, 'The Ins and Outs of Firestop Inspection'.

Make sure to register for next month's program, 'The Dos and Don'ts of Maintaining Fire Doors' with Laura Frye Weaver, DAHC, CDC, CFDAI, QFDT, QFDI, QDOC, on September 13!

Did You Know…Passive fire protection is found in all types of building occupancies, from Healthcare & Hospitals to Government and high-rise buildings.

Passive fire protection, including properly installed firestop systems and barrier management, provide defend-in-place tactics when called upon by fire - and smoke protection - and are essential to protecting life and property when quick egress for a multitude of people is not possible.

FCIA Members know firestopping and are your best - and safest - bet for properly installed firestop systems.

Did You Know…Passive fire protection is more than just red goop in a hole.

Barrier Management Services, such as Fire Doors and Photoluminescent Markings, are critical to ‘M’aintaining Protection (the ‘M’ in the ‘DIIM’ of Firestopping) in existing buildings.

Specialty Firestop Installation Contractors understand this and provide these essential services.

Find a Barrier Management Services provider at FCIA.org!

State Fire Marshals...look out, here we come!

Patrick Hord (M.B. Haynes) and Bill McHugh (FCIA) are spreading the good 'DIIM' word at the NASFM Annual Conference!

Properly 'D'esigned, 'I'nstalled, 'I'nspected, and 'M'aintained firestopping saves lives and property!

Did You Know…The #1 reason the specs are not upheld is because no one requires it.  The #2 reason?  Trades self-performing the work.  Firestopping and Barrier Management is a highly specialized trade best performed by a Specialty Firestop Installation Contractor who knows all the nuances of this highly technical trade.  FCIA Members know it best!

Have you heard?  FCIA and Life Safety Digest are partnering with ICC this year!

Look for FCIA and Life Safety Digest at the ICC Conference & Expo in St. Louis, MO.  Then, find ICC at FCIA's FIC '23 in Albuquerque, NM!  It's exciting getting awareness of the importance of the proper 'DIIM' of Firestopping in front of the International Building Codes community!

Did You Know…Building Owners and Architects see the value and benefit of using third-party accredited Specialty Firestop Installation Contractors, but they aren’t the only ones.

Properly installed firestop systems save lives, and no one knows this better than Specialty Firestop Installation Contractors.

Find a Firestop Contractors International Association Contractor Member near you today!

The newest issue of The Firestop, the FCIA newsletter, is finally here and is bursting with great information for FCIA members and those interested in fire and life safety!  Check it out!

Huge thanks to Rich Walke (CTI) for presenting today's webinar, 'A Look at the Fire-Resistance Standards'.  What a great session...and the Q&A afterwards was almost as long as the session itself!

We're so thankful to work with the leading industry experts to deliver cutting-edge education!

If you missed the session, that's ok.  Find the Presentation here

FIC '23, FCIA’s Firestop Industry Conference & Trade Show, is the leading educational Firestop conference in the world.  And registration is NOW OPEN!

What are you waiting for???  Check it out!

Did You Know…When specifications requiring third-party accredited FM 4991 Approved and/or UL QFCP Firestop Contractors are held, Building Owners and Managers can count on the fact that firestop systems were installed properly, resulting in safer buildings.  But, Firestop Contractors report that those specs are only held 50% of the time.

Holding fire and life safety specifications is critical to preservation of life and property.  Get the 07-84-00 single-source firestop spec for FREE

In honor of the US Independence Day holiday, the FCIA Office will be closed Tuesday, July 4.  We will resume normal business hours on Wednesday, July 5.  Have a great holiday!

Did You Know…Firestop Special Inspection is for many building types. Period.  Fire and life safety isn’t just for hospitals.

FCIA Special Inspection Member companies are your best and most qualified choice for Third-Party Special Inspection Agencies. Look at the list.

Extra! Extra!  Read all about it!

The Summer issue of Life Safety Digest is here!  Read the health care focused issue online today!

Did You Know…The biggest challenges about Special Inspection is inconsistent or untrained inspectors? Properly trained and educated Special Inspectors at Special Inspection Agencies are crucial.

FCIA Special Inspection Agency Members do it right! Find one near you

FCIA has recently learned of compatibility issues between certain firestop products and the surfaces with which they come in contact in construction.  Click Here to read more in the FCIA Special Alert

Special thanks to Ron Geren (RLGA Technical Services) for presenting today's webinar 'The 07 84 00 Firestop Spec'.  It's great having so many influential partners promoting the importance of proper firestopping for fire and life safety!

Check out the presentation here!

Did You Know…Third-Party Special Inspection of installed Firestop Systems provides increased accountability for Specialty Firestop Installation Contractor companies and delivers a safer building with improved fire and life safety.

FCIA Members do it best!  Find a member near you

Registration is now open for FCIA Existing Building Fire-Resistance Symposium Canada!  This September, FCIA brings our highly anticipated fire-resistance education to Ontario.

Learn more

Registration is open for 'The 07-84-00 Firestop Spec' with Ron Geren (RLGA Technical Services), the June webinar in the FCIA Educational Webinar Series.

When: Thursday, June 15, 2023
Time: 10:00 am CDT

Register Today!

Thanks so much to everyone who joined us - faculty and attendees - last week at ECA '23!  Sessions and the discussions they sparked were inspiring, from the keynote session on the importance of mental health to the panel discussions on perimeter fire containment and sustainabiity, the whole week really focused on the future of the firestop industry.  Check out the event photos here!

Have you heard?  The FCIA Certificate of Achievement Education Progarm (FCAEP) is now the FCIA Education Program (FEP)?  Same great content.  Same great education.  New and improved name.  Learn more about how to become the best in the biz

Like our favorite braided hippy, we're about to be on the road again!  

If you haven't embraced your inner Willie yet, there's still time to go down the highway to ECA '23!  Next stop New Orleans and FCIA's ECA '23!, the FCIA Education & Committee Action Conference!

It's here!  The Firestop!  Read it online to catch up on what's going on with FCIA and the firestop industry.

The FCIA Certificate of Achievement Education Program (FCAEP) is the ONLY education program in the world created BY Firestop Contractors FOR Firestop Contractors and Special Inspection Agency personnel.  It's a Master Class in firestopping and effective compartmentation. It's the education you need for you and your workforce to further deepen and establish your expertise in your trade.

And only FCIA Members have access.

Learn More

Registration is open for 'The Firestopping Joints Primer Program' webinar.  Attend this session to learn more about the fire test standards used to evaluate the methods for protecting fire-resistant joint systems, perimeter fire containment systems, continuity head-of-wall systems, along with the prescriptive requirement for protecting other voids.

When: May 17, 2023
Time: 10:00 am CDT

Register Today

Thanks to everyone who joined us today for 'The Standards Development Process' with Diane Haithcock (UL Standards & Engagement), Rich Walke (CTI), and Bill McHugh (FCIA).  Find the presentation here

What's better than three days in the Big Easy jam-packed with buzzworthy sessions, engaging networking, and beignets?

Saving Money!

And the only way for you to SAVE MONEY on ECA '23 registration is by registering by April 17!  Don't miss out. Register Today so you can buy more beignets.

The newest issue of The Firestop, the FCIA newsletter, is finally here and chock-full of great information!  Read It Online today!

FCIA is offering one scholarship up to $7500 USD for the 2023-2024 academic year to a current Sophomore, Junior or Graduate student enrolled in Fire Protection Engineering or Construction Management.  In addition, the winner will be our guest at FIC '23, the FCIA Firestop Industry Conference and Trade Show, in Albuquerque, NM on October 25 (includes travel and up to 2 night hotel stay).

All persons who meet the criteria above who satisfy the eligibility requirements and submit a complete application by April 14, 2023, irrespective of race, gender, creed or national origin, will be considered.

Apply Today!

The Educational occupancy-focused Spring Issue of Life Safety Digest is here!

Read it online today!

Thanks to everyone who attended 'Is That A Fire Barrier?' with Bill Koffel (Koffel Associates) today.  We had a HUGE group on the program - 350+!  Guess the questions of what constitutes a Fire Barrier and how you identify and treat one are relevant ones!  Find the Presentation Online.

What is FCIA?

FCIA is Advocacy.

Advocacy for the industry, for the Specialty Firestop Installation Contractor, for Special Inspection of firestopping.

FCIA leadership and consultants work closely with NFPA, ICC, ASTM, UL, FM, Master Spec, NRC, NASFM, CSI, CSC, and others to promote the Specialty Firestop Installation Contractor and Special Inspection in Specs, Codes, and Accreditation Programs.

Learn more about how FCIA works for you to promote you and further the firestop industry

What will you find at ECA '23?

YOUR EXPERTISE.  YOUR VOICE.  YOUR TRIBE.

What will you find at ECA '23?  Your Future.  Register Today!

WHO is FCIA?

FCIA Members are Specialty Firestop Installation Contractors and Special Inspection Agencies, Manufacturers, Consultants, and Distributors around the world all dedicated to the creation, installation, inspection, and maintenance of life safety firestop systems.  FCIA Members specialize in this highly technical trade that protects people, property, and continuity of building operations. They are the experts in this field.

If this sounds like you, find out how to jump into the FCIA story and be part of the FCIA movement.

Registration is now open for 'Is That A Fire Barrier?' with Bill Koffel, P.E., FSFPE (Koffel Associates), the next installment in the FCIA Educational Webinar Series.

When: Thursday, March 23, 2023
Time: 10:00 am CDT

Register Today!

We love it when we see FCIA's name in lights!  Check out this write-up in the Walls & Ceilings eNewsletter!

The FireStop is here, the latest FCIA newsletter!

Read it online

Thank you to all who attended today's webinar, 'Testing, Inspection, and Maintenance of Life Safety Dampers', with Michael Bulzomi (Greenheck).  We had a HUGE crowd on the line today and great audience participation and questions.  There is always much to be learned from industry experts, and we're so proud to partner with the best!

Presentation slides from today's program can be found in the Presentations Archive.

IFMA's World Workplace® is where all workplace professionals come to discover innovative FM technologies, build valuable relationships and sharpen essential skills.  FCIA is proud to partner once again with IFMA for this innovative event this September 27-29 in Denver, Colorado.

Learn More

Thank you to all our friends and supporters in Dubai, UAE for attending the FCIA Existing Building Fire-Resistance Symposium!  Thank you, also, to Emirates Safety Laboratory, UL Solutions, and Thomas Bell-Wright International Consultants for partnering to provide a dynamite program!  We love getting to see our friends in Dubai come together to improve fire and life safety in the built-environment in the Gulf Region.

Happy Valentine's Day from FCIA!  Show your favorite Firestop Contractor or Special Inspection Agency some love today!

It's here!  Registration for ECA '23 is Now Open!  

FCIA's ECA '23 brings together industry experts and firestop professionals to further the advancement of fire and life safety.  It's where firestop industry professionals come to become firestop industry crusaders.  Your armor is waiting. Your future is calling. Will you put it on and join the charge this May?

Learn More and Register

The Fire Safe Build India (FSBI) show opens tomorrow!  Check out the event agenda

That's right...FCIA is there spreading the word of the 'DIIM' of Firestopping!

Have you heard?  FCIA is partnering with the Oman Fire, Safety and Security Event (OFSEC) again!

Learn more

It's time for The FireStop, the FCIA Newsletter!  For the latest news and happenings from FCIA and the firestop industry, read it online!

The 2023 FCIA Board of Directors met this week to lay out the direction and focus for the year, outlining some lofty goals for the Association this year.  You'd better bet FCIA will be working hard to advocate for the Firestop industry this year and beyond!

Did You Know...the best place to find a Specialty Firestop Installation Contractor, Special Inspection Agency, or Barrier Management Services provider is the FCIA Member Lists?  Search by specialty, by area, by accreditation status.  If you're looking for an expert in the firestop industry, look no further!  You'll find them at www.FCIA.org!

Thanks to everyone who attended 'The 'DIIM' of Firestopping for Safer Buildings' today.  The two-hour session was a big hit, and the Q&A session at the end had some great discussion-sparking questions!

Missed it?  Find the Presentation in the Presentations Archive.  Look for your Certificate of Attendance in the next 14 days.

Registration is NOW OPEN for TWO - that's right TWO - FCIA events in the MENA Region!

5-6 February 2023 - Doha, Qatar
14-15 February 2023 - Dubai, UAE

Learn More Today!

FCIA was sad to hear of the passing of Jim Shriver (Thermafiber).  Jim was a long-time supporter of the FCIA and was a friend to many in the Association and industry.  He will be missed.

2023 is here, and we're hitting the ground running!  Be sure to add FCIA events to your calendar so you don't miss a thing this year!

FCIA Webinars
FCIA Conferences & Symposiums
Industry Events

Happy New Year from FCIA!  Can't wait to see the exciting things 2023 brings for the firestop industry! Thanks so much for your continued support and commitment to fire and life safety around the world!

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!

Have you heard? FCIA is now in India! If you’re involved in the passive fire protection industry in India, Join FCIA Today!

Hot off the press: the FCIA Newsletter is here! Catch up on all things FCIA and firestop today!

Registration is open for the first session in the 2022 FCIA Educational Webinar Series, ‘Fire Doors Have One Job!’ with Keith Pardoe (Door Safety, LLC). When: Wednesday, January 12, 2022Time: 10:00 am CST – 12:00 pm CST Register Today!

Happy Holidays from FCIA! In observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, the FCIA office will be closed Friday, December 24 and December 31. See you in 2022!

Thanks to Keith Pardoe (Door Safety LLC) and all those who participated in today’s webinar on Fire Doors. Find the presentation here. And stay tuned to www.FCIA.org for more information about future sessions with Keith!

Hot off the press: It’s the newest FCIA eNewsletter! Read it online today!

UL announced a new and improved portal, including new forms, for the UL Qualified Firestop Contractor Program. Check it out here!

Did You Know…Firestop labels that state the system number, make it easier for both new construction firestop inspection and annual visual inspection required by the International Fire Code. That’s right…it’s label time! SOURCE: FCIA Marketing Committee Research conducted with Dodge Data Analytics/The Blue Book.

Did You Know….Marking walls and floors with the tested and listed system number shortens inspection time? That is one of the reasons specifiers are adding labelling for firestop systems to their firestopping specifications.

SOURCE: FCIA Marketing Committee Research conducted with Dodge Data Analytics/The Blue Book.

Check this out from ICC. Can you guess who was the proponent at the International Building Code Development Process to get this done? Yes, FCIA – Now, multi-family residential has special inspection for firestopping – part of the FCIA’s DIIM for fire and life safety!

FCIA’s 2021 and 2024 IBC Code Development Process went well. We added safety through special inspection for residential occupancy greater than 250, clarified that manufacturers instructions AND tested and listed systems are needed for proper firestopping, worked with William Koffel and Richard Walke, Tony Crimi and other friends. hear more at FCIA’s FIC Conference, in a few weeks. Thanks to Eirene […]

Did You Know…FCIA is has a Recommended Professional Practice for Identification Systems, AND it’s available FREE to FCIA Members, Specifiers, and AHJ’s? It identifies the types of labels and recommends where on the barrier or penetrating item the identification should be located.  Want a copy? Email us to get it now. Not a member? Join […]

Did You Know…Firestop Special Inspection happens most where there are the most projects with firestopping. Did you also know FCIA worked with International Accreditation Services to build a firestopping section of IAS Accreditation Criteria AC-291. SOURCE: FCIA Marketing Committee Research conducted with Dodge Data Analytics/The Blue Book.

Curious about who will be at FIC ’21? Check out Who’s Coming, and then Register to Attend!

Thanks to all who attended today’s webinar, ‘The Nuts and Bolts of Fire, Fire/Smoke, Smoke, and Ceiling/Radiation Dampers’ with Kent Maune (Ruskin). And, thanks to a dynamic and engaged audience, we had an extremely informative Q&A session at the end! Find the Presentation Here

Did You Know…FCIA’s ‘DIIM’ of firestopping – proper ‘D’esign, ‘I’nstallation, ‘I’nspection, and ‘M’aintenance of Protection – results in safe buildings due to fire-resistance working when called up on by fire or smoke. The proper ‘DIIM’ of firestopping includes ‘I’nstallation of Firestop Systems by FCIA Specialty Firestop Installation Contractor Members and FM 4991 Approved and/or UL […]

Hot off the press: It’s the September FCIA eNewsletter! This month’s edition is full of important information, like the recently announced change to the UL Numbering System, updates on FIC ’21, information on Special Inspection, and so much more. Read It Online Today!

UL has just announced a new numbering system for firestop systems and fire-resistive joint systems. Two tested and listed system categories are moving from a 4-digit System Number to a 5-digit System Number soon (Ex: C-AJ-20000, after C-AJ-2999).  Resources are posted on FCIA’s Technical Resource Pages, and UL’s Resources Pages. Moving forward, when a 4-digit […]

Your Marketing Committee is on the move again, advocating for the firestop industry, the Specialty Firestop Installation Contractor and Special Inspection, FCIA Members, and more! Today’s group? The National Association of State Fire Marshals! Special thanks to Taylor Benay (National Firestopping Solutions, Inc.)!

Did You Know…Firestop special inspection occurs in a wide range of buildings. Did you also know that FCIA’s Firestop Manual of Practice has an 80-page section on firestop special inspection? And that the FM and UL Firestop Exams have a questions on firestop installation AND inspection? FCIA Contractor and Special Inspection Agency Members are your […]

On Sept. 9, US President Biden announced that the US Dept. of Labor will issue an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) requiring employers with 100 or more employees to ensure their employees either get vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing.   When published in the Federal Register, the ETS will become effective immediately in states under OSHA jurisdiction.  […]

Did You Know…Where firestop special inspection is mandated, the use of a FM 4991 Approved or UL-ULC Qualified Firestop Contractor is already specified.  FCIA Member Contractors & Special Inspection Agencies are the best!  SOURCE: FCIA Marketing Committee Research conducted with Dodge Data Analytics/The Blue Book.

Registration is open for ‘The Nuts and Bolts of Fire, Fire/Smoke, Smoke, and Ceiling/Radiation Dampers’ with Kent Maune (Ruskin). When: Wednesday, September 22, 2021Time: 10:00 am CDT Register Today!

In honor of the US and Canadian Labor Day holidays, the FCIA office will be closed Monday, September 6. Enjoy the holiday weekend!

With so much of the world in COVID-19 flux still, there’s one thing you can count on: dynamite firestop education with FCIA! This November 2-5, join FCIA IN-PERSON OR ONLINE for three days of education focused on the firestop industry, code updates, team development, technical updates, and more. Learn more

Did You Know…Back in 1999, FCIA asked Mike Pfeiffer, VP Codes at ICC, ‘Why don’t we have firestop inspection like fireproofing does?” Mike replied, “Does your industry have inspection standards? Have you submitted a code proposal to add it to the IBC?”  FCIA’s Standards Committee formed that day, and FCIA hired a consultant to write the […]

Thanks to all who attended today’s ‘Firestop Systems Selection & Analysis with FCIA’ webinar. Missed it? Find the presentation here!

One day left to register for ‘Firestop Systems Selection & Analysis with FCIA’. When: Wednesday, August 25Time: 10:00 am CDT Register Today!

Did You Know… Lack of high-rise buildings in ND, NH, MS, AK, could explain why there are less FM 4991 Approved or UL Qualified Firestop Contractors Specified. SOURCE: FCIA Marketing Committee Research conducted with Dodge Data Analytics/The Blue Book.

The newest edition of the FCIA e-Newsletter is here! Read it today!

Did You Know… Regional geographic distribution shows FM 4991 and UL Qualified Firestop Contractors are specified widely. SOURCE: FCIA Marketing Committee Research conducted with Dodge Data Analytics/The Blue Book.

FCIA Specialty Firestop Installation Contractor and Special Inspection Agency Members: One Day Left to Register for the FCIA Contractor and Special Inspection Agency Members Only ‘FCIA Education for the FM & UL-ULC Firestop Exams’ webinar. When: Thursday, August 12Time: 8:00 am CDT Register Today!

Did You Know… Manufacturing, Dormitories, Healthcare seem to be where the highest percentages of buildings get FM 4991 and UL Qualified Contractors specified. What types of projects do you most often see FM 4991 Approved and/or UL Qualified Firestop Contractors in the specifications? SOURCE: FCIA Marketing Committee Research conducted with Dodge Data Analytics/The Blue Book.

See what’s new this year at BOMA 2021, heading to Boston, MA this October 6-9. FCIA is proud to partner with BOMA for this exciting event once again! Grab your copy of Life Safety Digest while there!

Did you know… FM 4991 Approved and UL Qualified Firestop Contractors are specified in all segments of building owners. SOURCE: FCIA Marketing Committee Research conducted with Dodge Data Analytics/The Blue Book.

Did You Know… FM 4991 Approved and or UL Qualified Firestop Contractors are specified widely. FCIA’s Marketing Committee wants to find out why.  Email us at info@FCIA.org with the characteristics of projects where the specs hold to help with our research. SOURCE: FCIA Marketing Committee Research conducted with Dodge Data Analytics/The Blue Book.

The first in the FCIA Did You Know LinkedIn series dropped today! Check it out online, and make sure to Like, Share, Tag, Comment, and more! C’mon, let’s spread the word about the importance of firestopping and effective compartmentation!

Registration is open for ‘Firestop Systems Selection & Analysis with FCIA’, the August session in the FCIA Educational Webinar Series. When: Wednesday, August 25Time: 10:00 am CDT Register Today!

The latest issue of the FCIA Newsletter is here! Read it online!

Thanks to all who attended today’s webinar, ‘The ‘DIIM’ of Firestopping: What You Need to Know’, with Bill McHugh (FCIA) and Rich Walke (CTI). If you missed the session, you can find it here.

Calling all those interested in the firestop industry! Registration is now open for FIC ’21, the FCIA Firestop Industry Conference & Trade Show, heading to San Diego, CA and the Rancho Bernardo Inn this November 2-5, 2021! Register Today!

FCIA promotional items are now available for purchase online!

In honor of the US Independence Day holiday, the FCIA office will be closed Monday, July 5, 2021. We will resume normal business hours Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Have a wonderful holiday weekend!

Material availability and pricing challenges continue to plague the construction industry. Check out this guide from Stephen Phillips of HPSS Law for how to protect your company during these unprecedented times. Learn More

The FCIA Manual of Practice (MOP) recently received a big update to the Codes and Standards section. Expanded to 120 pages, the update includes a new Appendix on Standards that adds Code information for countries and regions like the USA, Canada, the UK, parts of Europe, the Middle East, Far East, and more. Learn more

The Summer issue of Life Safety Digest is arriving soon in mailboxes around the world. The newest issue features articles and content focused on Health Care occupancies. It’s a definite must-read! Read it Online Today!

Registration is open for ‘The ‘DIIM’ of Firestopping: What You Need to Know’, the July session in the FCIA Educational Webinar Series. When: Wednesday, July 14, 2021Time: 10:00 am CDT – 11:30 am CDT Register Today!

FCIA’s Board of Directors meets with leaders from the International Firestop Council at each FCIA Conference. Topics of discussion have included a wide range of industry talking points. It’s always great to meet face-to-face to discuss industry issues.

Thanks to all who attended today’s webinar, ‘Fire-Resistance Protection of Swinging Fire Doors’, with Rich Walke. Find the Presentation here. Members can find the recording in the Members Only area.

FCIA recently announced the winners of the 2021 FCIA Scholarships: Jake Smith (Worcester Polytechnic Institute)andJacob Witlin (University of Maryland, College Park) Congratulations, gentlemen!

Did You Know… The FCIA Marketing Committee analyzed 15,000+ projects to see how often things like the FM 4991 Approved & UL-ULC Qualified Contractor Programs or third-party firestop inspections were being specified? Watch out for our upcoming LinkedIn campaign that highlights some of the most interesting findings!

The newest FCIA e-Newsletter is here! Read it Online Today!

Registration is now open for ‘Fire-Resistance Protection of Swinging Fire Doors’, the June session in the FCIA Educational Webinar Series. When: Wednesday, June 16, 2021Time: 10:00 am CDT Register Today!

Thanks to all who attended today’s webinar, ‘Firestopping – Building Codes, Fire Codes, & Specifications’. The Q&A session after the presentation was loaded with great questions! FCIA Members can find the recording in Members Only. All others can find the Presentation here.

One day left to register for ‘Firestopping – Building Codes, Fire Codes, & Specifications’! When: Wednesday, May 26, 2021Time: 10:00 am CDT Register Today!

Lots of FM & UL Firestop Exams were given last week at ECA ’21. That’s a lot of third-party accredited Specialty Firestop Installation Contractors! Need to find a FM 4991 Approved or UL-ULC Qualified Firestop Contractor near you? Check the FCIA Member List!

Registration is open for ‘Firestopping – Building Codes, Fire Codes, & Specifications’, the May session in the FCIA Educational Webinar Series. When: Wednesday, May 26, 2021Time: 10:00 am CDT Register Today!

Lots of big announcements from ECA ’21, including the upcoming release of the 8th Edition of the FCIA Manual of Practice (MOP), the impending launch of the FCAEP Firestop Level 2 Program, and so much more! Stay tuned for the next edition of the FCIA e-Newsletter, which will recap all of the exciting news!

ECA ’21 opens in Kansas City, MO next week! If you haven’t registered yet for three days of virtual or in-person technical firestop education, make sure you ‘git ‘r done! See you in KC!

The latest edition of the FCIA e-Newsletter is here! Read it online today!

Thanks to all who attended today’s webinar, ‘Critical Electrical & Communications Circuit Protection’, with Rich Walke (CTI for FCIA). Missed it? Check out the presentation here!

ECA ’21 registration numbers are climbing. See who’s coming to Kansas City!

The latest issue of Life Safety Digest has dropped, and you’ve got to check out our new look! This issue launches our BRAND NEW DIGITAL PLATFORM. Your online reading experience just got a monumental upgrade! Read it online today!

Registration is open for, ‘Critical Electrical & Communications Circuit Protection’, the April session in the FCIA Educational Webinar Series. When: Wednesday, April 28Time: 10:00 am CDT Register Today!

FCIA’s Standards Committee member Jay McGuire is the chair of the new Task Group at ASTM building a standard for ‘Identification Systems’. Most identify this as labelling firestopping with the system number, contractor contact info, etc. There also can be tags made from plastic, paper, steel, ceramic fiber and more. Where do these ID systems […]

Thanks to all who attended ‘Firestopping & Standards – An In-Depth Look at the Standards and Ratings Used for the Protection of Joints and Voids’ with Rich Walke. Missed it? Find the presentation here. Members can find the recording in the Members Only section.

One day left to register for ‘Firestopping & Standards – An In-Depth Look at the Standards and Ratings Used for the Protection of Joints and Voids’, the March session in the FCIA Educational Webinar Series. When: March 31, 2021 Time: 10:00 am CDT Register Today!

FCIA Specialty Firestop Installation Contractors and Special Inspection Agencies: only one day left to register for the extended four-hour ‘FCIA Education for the FM & UL-ULC Firestop Exams’ webinar. When: Tuesday, March 30 Time: 8:00 am CDT Register Today! Specialty Firestop Installation Contractors and Special Inspection Agency personnel: Not a member but want to attend? […]

FCIA Members are the best and safest choice for Barrier Management Services, like Firestop Systems, Barrier Repairs, Fire and Smoke Dampers, Fire-Resistance-Rated Glazing, and more. Find an FCIA Barrier Management Services Provider near you!

Have you heard about the new FCIA Certificate of Achievement Education Program, the new Certificate program for Specialty Firestop Installation Contractors and Special Inspection Agency personnel? Check out the Firestop Level 1 Program, available now!

Things are taking shape for ECA ’21! Registrations are rolling in. Speakers are confirmed. Now, all ECA ’21 needs is you! Register to attend today!

The latest installation of the FCIA e-Newsletter is here, and there is a lot going on at FCIA right now! Read It Online Today!

BIG NEWS!!! The FCIA Firestop Level 1 Certificate of Achievement Education Program (FCAEP) is live! And FCIA Specialty Firestop Installation Contractor and Special Inspection Agency Members get BIG DISCOUNTS! Learn more

This May 10-13, where can you go to find technical firestop education, the FM & UL-ULC Firestop Exams, round table action meetings, and networking events for the firestop industry? ECA ’21! And with two ways to attend, there’s no reason not to be there. What are you waiting for?Register Today!

Registration is open for the ‘FCIA Education for the FM & UL-ULC Firestop Exams’ webinar. FCIA Contractor Members looking to pursue the FM 4991 Approved or UL-ULC Qualified Firestop Contractor programs and FCIA Special Inspection Agency Members pursuing the IAS AC 291 Accredited Program can attend this extended 4-hour webinar to prepare for the FM […]

Thank you to all who tuned in to yesterday’s ‘Maintaining Protection of Gypsum Assemblies’ webinar with Kyle Flondor of USG. It’s always great having Kyle present because he always brings strong technical content and a wealth of knowledge. And, we had great interaction and participation from the crowd with thought-provoking questions, some that even stumped […]

Registration is open for ECA ’21, the FCIA Education & Committee Action Hybrid Conference, heading to the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza this May 10-13. Attend – either In-Person OR Online – with the same access and benefits regardless of how you get there. Register Today

Register today for the March session in the FCIA Educational Webinar Series, ‘Firestopping & Standards – An In-Depth Look at the Standards and Ratings Used for the Protection of Joints and Voids’. When: Wednesday, March 31Time: 10:00 am CDT Register Today!

One day left to register for ‘Maintaining Protection of Gypsum Assemblies’ with Kyle Flondor (USG). Make sure to sign-up today! When: Wednesday, February 17Time: 10:00 am CST Register Today!

The FCIA Board of Directors met this week to strategize FCIA’s 2021 actions and initiatives. From Accreditation, Education, Code and Standards to Program, Labeling, FM & UL Contractor Programs, Inspection, and a lot more, the FCIA Board developed a comprehensive and consistent plan of action for the year. Watch as new and existing program announcements […]

Where can you go to find experts in the fields of Firestopping and Effective Compartmentation and Barrier Management Services? The FCIA Member Lists of course! Here you’ll find the leading experts and providers for all aspects of high-quality fire-resistance-rated and smoke-resistant assemblies and Barrier Management Services. Find a provider near you today!

Registration is open for the February webinar in the FCIA Educational Webinar Series ’21. Don’t miss ‘Maintaining Protection of Gypsum Assemblies’ with Kyle Flondor, USG’s Fire Systems Lead, Building Science, as he covers proper design and systems selection through the UL Product iQ. Then, follow along as he dives into the patching and repair of […]

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! Learn More

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.

The latest issue of the FCIA eNewsletter is here. Read It Online Today

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!

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!

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. Learn more […]

The Winter issue of Life Safety Digest is here! Read it online today!

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, 2021Time: 10:00 am CST Register Today