Firestop
What is firestop?
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Passive fire protection is an integral part of fire protection engineering.
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Fire protection design consists of detection, suppression and containment.
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Passive fire protection means the containment by firestopping system.
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Smoke & toxic gas is leading killer in fire. (75% of all fire deaths are caused by smoke inhalation).
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Sprinklers suppress flames, NOT smoke & gasses.
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Balanced fire protection design is very important.

Function of firestop
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Prevent the passage of fire.
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Provide an effective smoke and toxic gas barrier.
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Retard the transmission of heat.
Why need firestop design and engineering?
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Mandated by the Codes.
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Life safety and property protection.
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Provide time for first responders to perform their duties.
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Compartmentalize and prevent spread of flame and smoke through a structure during a fire.
IBC (International Building Code)
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110.3.6 Protection of joints and penetrations in fire-resistance rated assemblies, smoke barriers and smoke partitions shall not be concealed from view until inspected and approved.
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1705.16 : In high-rise buildings or in buildings assigned to Risk Category III or IV, special inspection for through-penetrations, membrane penetration firestops, fire-resistant joint systems, and perimeter fire barrier systems shall be conducted in accordance with ASTM E2174 or E2393.

Why Delta Inspection Service
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Full complement of consulting services such as planning, specifying, site survey, estimation, 3rd party inspection, and on-site training.
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Comprehensive understanding building code & relevant references such as IBC, NFPA, ASTM and others.
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Compliance with inspection guidance such as ASTM E2174, E2393 and IFC guidelines.
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Services by firestop experts who are qualified and IFC certified.