In the previous edition of International Fire Protection we took a look at a number of key firestopping considerations, including testing and fire rating. In Part Two of this article we are looking at the code requirements for firestopping and…
Stopping Fire in Its Tracks – Part One
You may have heard the word firestopping thrown around the construction industry to describe any material used to prevent the spread of fire? But what is it really? A firestop is a material or combination of materials designed to re-establish…