END OF SECTION 0784107841.std Fire Stop Systems MasterTemplate Jun-07 Rev. SECTION 07841 THROUGH-PENETRATION FIRE STOP SYSTEMS PART 1 GENERAL 1.01 SECTION INCLUDES A. Section includes firestopping and through-penetration system materials and accessories; firestopping tops of fire rated walls; and smoke sealing at joints between floor slabs and exterior walls. B. Firestopping of all penetrations and interruptions to fire rated assemblies, whether indicated on the Contract Drawings and/or specified herein or not , and other openings indicated. 1.02 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION A. Firestopping Materials: ASTM E119, ASTM E814, UL 263, UL 1479 to achieve fire ratings of adjacent construction in accordance with Factory Mutual (FM), Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) and Warnock Hersey (WH) Design Numbers as noted on the Contract Drawings and/or specified herein. B. Surface Burning: ASTM E84, UL 723 with a maximum flame spread/smoke developed rating of 25/450. C. Firestop interruptions to fire rated assemblies, materials and components. 1.03 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS A. Conform to applicable code FM, UL and WH for fire resistance ratings and surface burning characteristics. B. Provide certificate of compliance from jurisdiction authority indicating project materials approval. 1.04 REFERENCED SECTIONS A. Section 09260 – Gypsum Board Assemblies. B. Section 09910 – Painting Page 1 of 807841.std Fire Stop Systems MasterTemplate Jun-07 Rev. C. Division 15 – Mechanical – Mechanical work requiring firestopping. D. Division 16 – Electrical: Electrical work requiring firestopping. 1.05 REFERENCED STANDARDS A. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) 1. ASTM E 84 – Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials. 2. ASTM E119 – Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials 3. ASTM E814 – Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Firestops. B. Factory Mutual Engineering Corporation (FM) – Fire Hazard Classifications. C. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) 1. UL – Fire Resistance Directory (FRD) – current edition. 2. UL 263 – Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials. 3. UL 723 – Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials. 4. UL 1479 – Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Firestops. 5. Warnock Hersey (WH) – Directory of Listed Products. 6. Uniform Building Code (UBC), Current approved edition. 1.06 DEFINITIONS A. Firestopping (Through-Penetration Protection System): A sealing or stuffing material or assembly placed in spaces between and penetrations through building materials to arrest the movement of fire, smoke, heat and hot gases through fire-rated construction. 1.07 SUBMITTALS A. Specification Section 01330 – Submittals: Submittal procedures. B. Product Data: Submit data on product characteristics, performance and limitation criteria. C. Schedule: Provide a schedule of opening locations and sizes, penetrating items and the required listed design numbers to seal openings to maintain the fire resistance rating of the adjacent assembly. Page 2 of 807841.std Fire Stop Systems MasterTemplate Jun-07 Rev. D. Manufacturer’s Installation Instructions: Submit preparation and installation instructions. E. Engineering Judgements: For conditions not covered by UL or WH listed designs, provide judgements by a licenses professional engineer suitable for presentation to the jurisdiction authority for acceptance as meeting code fire protection requirements. 1.08 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Fire Testing: Provide firestopping assemblies of designs which provide the specified fire ratings when tested in accordance with methods indicated. B. Manufacturer Qualifications: company specializing in manufacturing the products specified in this section with a minimum 5 years documented experience. C. Installer Qualifications: Company specializing in performing the work of this section with minimum 5 years experience. PART 2 PRODUCTS 2.01 QUALIFICATIONS A. Manufacturer: Company specializing in manufacturing products specified in this section with a minimum three years documented experience. 2.02 FIRESTOPPING ASSEMBLIES A. Firestopping: Any material meeting requirements. 1. Fire Ratings: Use any system listed by UL or tested in accordance with ASTM E814 that has an F Rating equal to the fire rating of penetrated assembly and minimum T Rating Equal to F Rating and that meets all other specified requirements. B. Acceptable Manufacturers 1. Dow Corning Corp. 2. 3M Fire Protection Products Page 3 of 807841.std Fire Stop Systems MasterTemplate Jun-07 Rev. 3. Nelson Firestop Products 4. United States Gypsum Co. – Model Thermafiber 5. Specified Technologies, Inc. C. Color: As selected from manufacturer’s full range of colors. 2.03 MATERIALS A. Elastomeric Silicone Firestopping: Single component silicone elastomeric compound and compatible silicone sealant. 1. Acceptable Manufacturers: a. A/D Fire Protection Systems, Inc. b. 3M Fire Protection Products. c. Specified Technologies, Inc. d. Or Approved Equivalent. B. Foam Firestopping: Single component foam compound. 1. Acceptable Manufacturers: a. 3M Fire Protection Products. b. Specified Technologies, Inc. C. Fibered Compound Firestopping: Formulated compound mixed with incombustible non-asbestos fibers. 1. Acceptable Manufacturers: a. A/D Fire Protection Systems, Inc. b. United States Gypsum Co. D. Intumescent Firestop Sealants and Caulks Putty: Compound which expands on exposure to surface heat gain. 1. Acceptable Manufacturers: a. 3M Fire Protection Products – Fire Barrier Caulk CP25WB+. b. Specified Technologies, Inc.(STI) – SpecSeal S100 and S500 Sealant. c. International Protective Coatings Corp. E. Latex Firestop Sealant: Page 4 of 807841.std Fire Stop Systems MasterTemplate Jun-07 Rev. 1. Acceptable Manufacturer: a. Specified Technologies, Inc.(STI) – SpecSeal LC150 Sealant. F. Silicone Firestop Sealants and Caulks: 1. Acceptable Manufacturers: a. Specified Technologies, Inc.(STI) – SpecSeal Pensil 100 and 300. b. 3M Fire Protection Products –Fire Barrier Silicone Sealants. c. Nelson CLK Firestop Sealant. G. Firestop Putty: 1. Acceptable Manufacturers: a. Specified Technologies, Inc.(STI) – SpecSeal Firestop Putty Bars and Pads. b. 3M Fire Protection Products –Fire Barrier