Firestopping service penetrations can be complex as there are many variables involved, from different types of walls and floors to different types of services and, of course, different fire ratings required.
These factors make a difference in establishing what is the most suitable fire-stopping solution for the application in question. Therefore, to provide them with the most relevant fire-stopping tested detail, require as much specific information from them as possible.
Firestopping service penetrations
ICF can be easily located on the website and is intended for anyone involved in the design
For instance, if a fire stopping solution is required for a heating pipe, would need the size of the pipe, the details of the substrate, and the required fire rating.
Would also need to know the material of the pipe, whether it is insulated and to what thickness, as well as whether it is a single or multiservice penetration.
As said above: firestopping service penetrations can be complex! To collect all this crucial information most efficiently, created the Information Collection Form in 2022. The ICF can be easily located on the website and is intended for anyone involved in the design of service penetration sealings.
What are the benefits?
The Information Collection Form (ICF) is a central part of the early engagement process. Working to save time in the long run, the ICF supports in understanding the application and identifying the most relevant tested details for the project. The best time to submit information is when already know (the majority of) the requirements for applications but there is still flexibility to make amendments to the design.
This is so that on the rare occasion when they won’t have a tested detail for the suggested application, they can recommend changes to accommodate any alternative tested solutions they propose. See also–early engagement in fire stopping: how early is too early?
Accurate guidance and recommendations
This will help to avoid progressing to the installation stage with any applications for which are unable to provide a tested detail. Applying changes to the design recommended by them will save from extra costs and time delays caused by compliance issues discovered at the installation or inspection stage.
The more specific the information provides them with, the more efficiently they can work with them to provide more accurate guidance and recommendations, which in turn leads to better quality designs and less rework once construction has started.
The Information Collection Form is one of the many tools to ensure fire safety is considered at the earliest stages of a project and that solutions are installed compliantly and in line with the tested scope of the application. Firestopping service penetrations can be complex so it is important to get it right!
