What are you all seeing or specifying for firestop identification labels?
Masterspec calls for metal or plastic labels. I found an FCIA (Firestop Contractors International Association) article that speaks to stamped metal tags or ceramic fiber tags (Google is failing on what that actually would look like). It seems the firestop manufacturers all have stickers. I have always specified the metal or plastic labels using the Masterspec language. If I get anything at all installed, it is the manufacturer stickers. I have concerns about the longevity of the stickers. I’m curious what others are calling for, what your AHJs or clients ask for, and what is actually getting installed. Thanks in advance. Sent in anonymously for discussion. Click Title to View | Submit Your Question | Subscribe
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Alex
5/4/2022 07:35:49 am
Hi,
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Todd E Wyatt
5/4/2022 08:33:39 am
Per 2021 IBC, it requires that fire-resistive rated (FRR) assemblies to be identified as follows :
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Dan Wilder
5/4/2022 08:00:31 am
We install the firestop label based on the MFG used for the firestop (3M/Hilti/Metacaulk/STI) near the penetration, typically below for visibility or sometimes on the pipe itself. It identifies the MFG used, system or EJ application/assembly, date, and company. It also makes things easy with our field having the card certs to perform the work by the MFG's.
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Jesse
5/4/2022 09:42:50 am
We do something very similar to Dan. We also have not had any issues with it peeling off provided its a clean surface.
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Rob Bambino
5/4/2022 08:08:46 am
This truly is one of the things that makes you just say, why? IMHO it is a waste of time and resources to be worried about what system someone used around a 2" pipe? Fact of the matter is this is something that is hashed out when the work is done in the construction documents. If the work needs to be redone down the road, then worry about it. Just my 2 cents.
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SCHULMAN
5/4/2022 08:51:16 am
LABEL THE WALL AS POER THE WALL RATING ... MOVE ON ...
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Nick Gates
5/4/2022 10:49:52 am
Agreed, for the fire rating of the wall system (which is required by code)...but that's not the original posters question.
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Eric R.
5/4/2022 10:56:50 am
Just to add a bit extra complexity, don't forget that as of 2018 the IFC requires the building owner to maintain an inventory of all FRR construction, and to perform and document a visual inspection of all accessible components on an annual basis.
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franck
5/4/2022 11:31:33 am
I work in the nuclear industry, visiting facilities all over the world and where fire separation is a key element for nuclear safety.
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