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TECHNICAL RESOURCES

FCIA Standard Answer Series, Technical Resources from the FCIA Firestop Manual of Practice, and More…

Below you will find additional technical resources for the industry. Follow the links to read the document online or download in MS Word format. 

 

Engineering Judgments

International Firestop Council Guidelines for Acceptance of EJ’s by Others – Penetrations
International Firestop Council Guidelines for Acceptance of EJ’s by Others – Perimeter Fire Containment

Compatibility

Compatibility of Firestop Products and Surfaces Contacted - Metallics to Plastics, June 2023 - FCIA recommends that firestop system manufacturers should provide compatibility statements regarding the products used to protect breaches in fire-resistance-rated assemblies and the penetrating item(s), in addition to assurance that the expected fire-resistance performance remains the same, even with coatings applied to the penetrating items.
Copper Development Association & Sealants – FCIA recommends that Firestop Contractors seek manufacturer statements of compatibility when using firestop sealants around copper piping.
Incompatible Products – Lubrizon for Flowguard, Blazemaster or Corzan CPVC Pipe – FCIA recommends that Firestop Contractors consult this list to verify compatibility of products when working with these types of piping systems.