Specification

SECTION 07270 – FIRESTOPPING

PART 1 – GENERAL07270-2/6
1.1 REFERENCES 07270-2/6
1.2 SUBMITTALS 07270-2/6
1.3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 07270-3/6
1.4 STORAGE AND DELIVERY 07270-3/6
1.5 INSPECTION 07270-4/6
1.6 INSTALLER QUALIFICATIONS 07270-4/6

PART 2 - PRODUCTS 07270-4/6

2.1 FIRESTOPPING MATERIALS 07270-4/6
2.1.1 FIRE HAZARD CLASSIFICATION 07270-4/6
2.1.2 TOXICITY 07270-4/6
2.1.3 FIRE RESISTANCE RATING 07270-4/6
2.1.3.1 THROUGH PENETRATIONS 07270-5/6
2.1.3.2 CONSTRUCTION JOINTS
AND GAPS 07270-5/6

PART 3 - EXECUTION 07270-5/6

3.1 PREPARATION 07270-5/6
3.2 INSTALLATION 07270-5/6
3.3 INSPECTION 07270-6/6

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SECTION 07270 - FIRESTOPPING

PART 1      GENERAL

1.1      REFERENCES

    The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the       extent referenced.
The publications are referred to in the text by basic designation only.

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM)

    ASTM E 84 (1994) Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

    ASTM E 814 (1994b) Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Fire Stops

UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES (UL)

    UL-05 (1994; Supple) Fire Resistance Directory

    UL 723 (1993; Rev Apr 1994) Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of
Building Materials

    UL 1479 (1994) Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Firestops

1.2      SUBMITTALS

    Contracting Officer approval is required for submittals with a "GA" designation;

submittals having an "FIO" designation are for information only. The following shall be
submitted for approval in accordance with Section 01300 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

            SD-04 Drawings

    Firestopping Materials; GA.

Detail drawings including manufacturer's descriptive data, typical details,

installation instructions and the fire-test data and/or report as      appropriate for the
fire resistance rated construction and location.    Submittal shall indicate the
firestopping material to be provided for each type of application.    When more than
5 penetrations are to receive      firestopping, drawings shall indicate location and

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type of application.

            SD-13 Certificates

    Firestopping Materials; FIO.

Certificates attesting that firestopping material complies with the specified

requirements.    The label or listing of the Underwriters Laboratories will be
acceptable evidence.    In lieu of the label or listing, a written certificate may be
submitted from an approved, nationally recognized testing agency equipped to
perform such services, stating that the items have been tested and conform to the
specified requirements and      testing methods.

    Installer Qualifications; FIO.

Manufacturer's certification stating that each installer is qualified and trained to

install the specified firestopping material.

    Inspection; FIO.

    Manufacturer's representative certification stating that firestopping work     has

been inspected and found to be applied according to the manufacturer’s
recommendations and the specified requirements.

1.3      GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Firestopping shall consist of furnishing and installing a material or a     combination

of materials to form an effective barrier against the spread of flame, smoke and
gases, and maintain the integrity of fire resistance rated walls, partitions, floors, and
ceiling-floor assemblies, including through-penetrations and construction joints.
Through-penetrations include the annular space around pipes, tubes, conduit, wires,
cables and vents.    Construction joints include those used to accommodate
expansion, contraction, wind, or seismic movement; firestopping material shall not
interfere with the required movement of the joint.

1.4      STORAGE AND DELIVERY

Materials shall be delivered in the original unopened packages or containers

showing name of the manufacturer and the brand name.    Materials shall be stored
off the ground and shall be protected from damage and exposure to elements.
Damaged or deteriorated materials shall be removed from the site.
1.5      INSPECTION

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A representative of the manufacturer shall be on the site during the initial

firestopping applications and periodically during the application period to ensure
that preparations are adequate, that surfaces are clean      and suitable for
application, and that materials are applied according to      the manufacturer's
recommendations and the contract requirements.

1.6      INSTALLER QUALIFICATIONS

Each installer of firestopping material shall be trained and have a minimum of 3

years experience in the installation of firestopping of the type specified.

PART 2      PRODUCTS

2.1      FIRESTOPPING MATERIALS

Firestopping materials shall consist of commercially manufactured products

complying with the following minimum requirements:

2.1.1      Fire Hazard Classification

Material shall have a flame spread of 25 or less, and a smoke developed     rating of
50 or less, when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84 or UL     723. Material shall
be an approved firestopping material as listed in UL-05.

2.1.2      Toxicity

    Material shall be nontoxic to humans at all stages of application.

2.1.3      Fire Resistance Rating

    Firestopping will not be required to have a greater fire resistance rating than that
of the assembly in which it is being placed.

2.1.3.1      Through-Penetrations

Firestopping materials for through-penetrations, as described in paragraph GENERAL

REQUIREMENTS, shall provide "F" and "T" fire resistance ratings in accordance with
ASTM E 814 or UL 1479, except that T Ratings are not required for penetrations smaller
than or equal to a 100 mm nominal pipe or 0.01 square meter in overall cross sectional
area.    Fire resistance ratings shall be the following:

a. Penetrations of Fire Resistance Rated Walls and Partitions:    F

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Rating =    2 hours, T Rating = 1 1/2 hours.

b. Penetrations of Fire Resistance Rated Floors and Ceiling-Floor

Assemblies; F Rating = 2 hours, T Rating = 1 1/2 hours.

2.1.3.2      Construction Joints and Gaps

Fire resistance ratings of construction joints, as described in paragraph

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, and gaps such as those between floor slabs or roof
decks and curtain walls shall be [the same as the construction in which they occur

PART 3      EXECUTION

3.1      PREPARATION

Areas to receive firestopping shall be free of dirt, grease, oil, or loose materials
which may affect the fitting or fire resistance of the      firestopping system.

3.2      INSTALLATION

Firestopping material shall completely fill void spaces regardless of geometric

configuration, subject to tolerance established by the manufacturer. Firestopping for filling
floor voids 100 mm or more in any direction shall be capable of supporting the same load
as the floor is designed to support or shall be protected by a permanent    barrier to prevent
loading or traffic in the firestopped area. Fire stopping shall be installed in accordance with
manufacturer’s written instructions. Firestopping shall be provided in the following
locations, except in floor slabs on grade.

a. Penetrations of duct, conduit, tubing, cable and pipe through floors

and through fire-resistance rated walls, partitions, and      ceiling-floor
assemblies.

b. Penetrations of vertical shafts such as pipe chases, elevator shafts,

and utility chutes.

c. Gaps at the intersection of floor slabs and curtain walls, including

inside of hollow curtain walls at the floor slab.

  d Gaps at perimeter of fire-resistance rated walls and partitions,    such

as between the top of the walls and the bottom of roof decks.

e. Construction joints in floors and fire rated walls and partitions.

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f. Other locations where required to maintain fire resistance rating of

the construction.

3.3      INSPECTION

Firestopped areas shall not be covered or enclosed until inspection is complete and
approved.    A manufacturer's representative shall inspect the applications initially
and periodically during the work to assure that the completed work has been
accomplished according to the manufacturer’s written instructions and the specified
requirements.

END OF SECTION 07270

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