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FCIA Announces New Director, International Initiatives

🔥 We're thrilled to announce the appointment of Abhishek Chhabra as the Director, International Initiatives for FCIA! 🌏

Abhishek's passion and belief in the Passive Fire Protection industry is unparalleled, and we're excited to welcome him aboard!

With nearly two decades of experience in the assurance industry, including over a decade in the Passive Fire Protection sector, Abhishek brings invaluable expertise to our team. His dedication to overcoming obstacles and fostering collaboration has been evident throughout his career and the many years we’ve known and worked with him.

Abhishek has been part of several initiatives across Gulf Countries, Indian Sub-continent, and Asia countries to drive better standards, codes, and assurance across the fire safety community.

His leadership will undoubtedly propel FCIA and its members forward as we continue our mission to advance firestop systems, effective compartmentation barriers, and structural fire protection worldwide.

Join us in congratulating Abhishek on his new role at FCIA! 🎉

Reach out to him directly to learn more about his exciting endeavors and how he plans to contribute to FCIA's success.
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FCIA PRESIDENT'S MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

FCIA is pleased to offer the President’s Memorial Scholarship for the 2026 Spring session of the 2026/2027 academic year.   As a result of the FCIA Memorial Golf Tournament fundraising, we are pleased to offer up to $10,000 in individual scholarship to qualified candidates.  These candidates are pooled from several Universities across the country and must meet the following eligibility requirements:

  • Be enrolled as a current Sophomore, Junior or Graduate Student in Fire Protection or Construction Management who will be actively enrolled in the Spring Sessions of the 2026/2027 academic year in an appropriate program at their university.

The scholarship recipient will be selected on the basis of academic performance, faculty recommendation, extra curricular activities, employment experience and a demonstrated interest in a productive career in either Fire Protection Engineering or Construction Management with an interest in Passive Fire Protection.

The application deadline is March 6, 2026. Contact lissettek@cmservices.com for more information about applying.

 

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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.

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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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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.

Members who offer these specialized services can register for inclusion in these lists.

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Looking for a Firestop Professional? For the best Firestop Contractors, Associates, Manufacturers, Consultants, Distributors, Reps and more, FCIA.org Member List is the place for you. From Firestopping Contractors to Special Inspection Agencies, Firestop System Manufacturers to Firestop product Distributors, FCIA Members have the expertise you need. Also, check out the FM 4991 Approved & UL Qualified/Firestop Contractors Map.

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