T his question comes up a lot. The International Building Code (IBC) since its inception has several types of assemblies defined for use in fire-resistance-rated or smoke resistance wall and horizontal assemblies.
As building construction has increased in complexity, so has the proper design, usage and installation of firestopping materials.
As building construction has increased in complexity, so has the proper design, usage and installation of firestopping materials. Specified Technologies Inc. understands that unique site conditions call for unique firestopping solutions, which is why...
Firestopping is an essential engineering measure often overlooked in building design, construction and maintenance. It’s required to seal perimeter building joints and through penetrations at fire-rated walls, floors and ceilings to provide a barrier...
Werner announces the Werner R3 Concrete Anchor, a new addition to the company’s fall protection portfolio. Designed for those professionals working at height who need to trust a safe, secure and easy-to install anchor,...
As building construction has increased in complexity, so has the proper design, usage and installation of firestopping materials. Specified Technologies Inc. understands that unique site conditions call for unique firestopping solutions, which is why...
Vicaima has developed the FR45 SK Single and Pairs, a reliable and high-performance fire door that can be tailored to several formats, such as residential, commercial or healthcare markets. The model presents itself...
Hilti North America unveils the newest addition to Hilti cable pathway portfolio, the CFS-MSL Modular Firestop Sleeve—an innovative solution designed to bring game-changing flexibility along with optimized cable capacity and airflow performance. ...
Firestop framing innovations have increased efficiency and minimized the need for highly skilled labor. Yet further innovation remains a necessity. In the late 1970s, when the need for firestopping dynamic joints first emerged,...
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