Are you considering hiring a firestop specialty contractor for your construction project? If yes, it is a sound decision. This article will highlight the essential benefits of hiring a firestop specialty contractor.
It is important to hire a professional firestop specialist because firestopping a building is very complicated. A firestop specialist will not only properly design and install firestops for through penetrations and joints but the firestop contractor will also provide a cost effective option for your life safety and fire safety needs.
Firestop specialists are very knowledgeable about building code requirements to help you successfully pass inspections every time.
The major benefit of firestops is that the firestops serve as passive fire protection systems to contain fire and toxic gases.
Firestops can strengthen building integrity because the design of firestops seal service penetrations and construction joints for fire-rated walls and fire-rated floors.
When firestops are properly installed, they increase the time building occupants have to evacuate during a fire emergency. The firestops will also help prevent severe property damage by compartmenting the spread of fire so firefighters can extinguish the fire.
The ideal installation of a firestop system will maintain the full fire resistant rating of the building while securing the full functionality of joint or service penetration. There are over 7,000 tested systems a firestop system can be tested against. Firestops are commonly tested for the following:
- Pipe Diameter and Type
- Hole Size
- Floor Thickness
- Annular Space
There is also an International Building Code, which prohibits firestop protection to conceal penetrations and joints in fire resistant rated assemblies until inspected and approved.
It is highly recommended to hire a professional firestop specialty contractor because the firestop contractor is most likely to have the best understanding of tested systems. This is very beneficial because the firestop contractor can design a one-source continuity for the fire protection system and ensure that every firestop application is compatible. You will also gain accountability for firestop applications so inspections by officials are not a hassle. Documentation on all installed firestops will also be readily available to increase confidence that all firestops were designed and installed correctly.
For professional Specialty Firestop services, hire G&M Services to ensure correct installation of your firestop systems as well as effective compartment design.
Our Firestop Specialists are:
- FCIA Members (FireStop Contractors International Association)
- Certified in Installing Hilti, Specified Technologies (STI) and 3M
- FM 4991 Approved Contractor Certified by FM Global
- Hilti Accredited
- A Hilti FireStop Specialty Contractor
- Specified Technologies, Inc. (STI) Certified
- 3M Certified
Improper Installation of FireStop materials can result in potential injuries and/or risk to lives in the event of a fire. Proper installation of FireStop saves lives!
Learn about G&M Services’ Firestop Systems and Products today by calling us at 410.787.8828 .
G & M Services, LLC is your resource for Concrete Sawing, Drilling, Ground Penetrating Radar (Concrete Scanning), and FireStop services for the Maryland, Baltimore, DC and Virginia Areas. Counties include:
Maryland: Allegany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Caroline, Carroll, Cecil, Charles, Montgomery, Prince George’s, and St. Mary’s
Virginia: Arlington, Dorchester, Fairfax, Frederick, Garrett, Harford, Howard, Kent, Loudoun, and Prince William
West Virginia: Berkley, Jefferson, Morgan, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, Talbot, Washington, Wicomico, and Worcester District of Columbia
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Source: http://www.us.hilti.com/fstore/holus/LinkFiles/The_Benefits_of_using_a_Firestop_Specialty_Contractor_3_1.pdf
http://www.fcia.org/membership.htm
http://www.fcia.org/membership.htm
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