Firestopping
What is Firestopping?
Life & Safety Compartmentalization
Firestopping prevents the spread of fire, smoke, and toxic gases through penetrations in walls, floors, and ceilings. It is a critical part of a building’s passive fire protection system that helps protect occupants and property.
Sealants, Devices, & Materials
Firestopping includes a variety of products such as intumescent sealants, fire collars, sleeves, and mineral wool. Each system is selected to meet specific fire-rating requirements for different wall, floor, or roof assemblies.
Code-Compliant Solutions
All firestopping installations are designed and tested to meet building code requirements and UL-rated assemblies. Properly installed firestopping ensures a building maintains its fire-resistance rating throughout its lifespan.
Where Firestopping is Used:
Commercial Office Buildings
Used in walls, floors, and ceilings to seal openings for pipes, cables, and ducts. Proper firestopping ensures the building maintains compartmentalization and code compliance.
Industrial & Manufacturing Facilities
Firestopping is essential around piping, electrical, and mechanical penetrations in warehouses and factories to prevent fire from spreading through large open areas.
Healthcare & Institutional Facilities
Hospitals, schools, and laboratories require firestopping around penetrations in critical walls and floors to protect patients, staff, and occupants in emergencies.
Mixed-Use & Residential Buildings
Firestopping is applied in walls, floors, and shafts to protect tenants and maintain required fire ratings, particularly in multi-story or wood-frame construction.