FIRESTOP SYSTEMS - CFAA

1 FIRESTOP SYSTEMS . NOTES: Canadian Code Requirements CFAA Presentation: FIRESTOP SYSTEMS and Materials in Overview: Canadian Codes Basic Principle of Fire Resistant Construction . What is a FIRESTOP system ? Tony Crimi, Consulting Solutions Inc. Terminologies FRR & Compartmentation Principles An Overview of Code Requirements for Canadian vs. US Testing & Certification Firestops & their Role in Fire and Smoke Factors & Trends Affecting Installation Containment Unique Challenges in Complex Buildings Examples Current Developments & Future trends Consulting Solutions Inc. (905) 508-7256. Canada's Code Development system Canada's Code Development system The National Research Council: The Canadian Commission on Building Canada's primary science and technology institution and Fire Codes (CCBFC): NRC Institute for Research in Construction (IRC). NRC-IRC Canadian Codes Centre (CCC) appointed by NRC. members are volunteers represents regulators, construction industry and public interest Provides research and administrative support to the overall system Oversees the code development system Consulting Solutions Inc.

2 Consulting Solutions Inc. (905) 508-7256 (905) 508-7256. Code Development system Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes Canada's Code Development system PTPACC CCBFC TG. Provincial/Territorial Policy Advisory Committee on Codes The Provinces and Territories: constitutional role and responsibility SC SC SC SC Provincial/Territorial Policy Advisory Committee on Codes Standing Committees (PTPACC). ( Standing Committee on Houses) three subcommittees (building, fire, plumbing). TG. Task Groups PTPACC advises the CCBFC on what the provinces and ( Task Group on FS SYSTEMS ) territories need in the national codes. Consulting Solutions Inc. Consulting Solutions Inc. (905) 508-7256 (905) 508-7256. Tony Crimi, Consulting Solutions Inc. 1. FIRESTOP SYSTEMS . NOTES: Canada's Code Development system Canada's Code Development system Code Objectives Objective-Based Codes Safety Spell out why we regulate building design and construction Health Objectives Describe what the design and construction of the building Accessibility must do to achieve the objectives Functional Statements Fire and Structural Protection of Buildings Provide Acceptable Solutions to these objectives and functional statements Based on intent analysis conducted between 1997 2003 of every code provision Consulting Solutions Inc.

3 Consulting Solutions Inc. (905) 508-7256 (905) 508-7256. Canada's Code Development system What do the new documents look like? Fire Resistance Ratings &. Three Divisions A, B, C Compartmentation National Building Code in Two Volumes Volume Two contains the Appendix Notes for Divisions A, B and C as well as the index for both volumes Consulting Solutions Inc. Consulting Solutions Inc. (905) 508-7256 (905) 508-7256. Fire Separations Fire Resistance Purpose of Fire Separations . A fire separation is a construction (a) Impede movement of fire in order to assembly that acts as a continuous Limit the potential fire size and inhibit barrier to the spread of fire and/or movement of smoke smoke. (b) Contain the fire long enough to evacuate A fire separation may or may not need occupants and allow fire department to gain access to have a Fire Resistance Rating (c) Act as components of a fire compartment . Consulting Solutions Inc. Consulting Solutions Inc. (905) 508-7256 (905) 508-7256.

4 Tony Crimi, Consulting Solutions Inc. 2. FIRESTOP SYSTEMS . NOTES: Fire Separations Fire Separations Fire Compartments Evaluation of Fire Separations . Fire Resistance Rating based on Usually, several fire NATIONAL CAN/ULC-S101-M04. STANDARD. the assembly meeting the OF CANADA. separations are used acceptance criteria in the standard in combination to CAN/ULC-S101-M, Standard STANDARD METHODS OF. Method of Fire Endurance Tests of FIRE ENDURANCE TESTS. surround a given OF BUILDING. CONSTRUCTION AND. Building Construction and MATERIALS. space to contain fire Materials . within it. Consulting Solutions Inc. Consulting Solutions Inc. (905) 508-7256 (905) 508-7256. Fire Performance Testing Fire Resistance Criteria Generalized Acceptance Criteria (CAN/ULC-S101). No passage of flames or hot gases Temperature rise on the unexposed side limited to - 140 C. average or 180 C individual. Assembly must remain in place & not collapse under design loads No through openings created during the fire or hose stream test (up to 45 psi water pressure).

5 Maximum temperature of steel structural supporting elements (floors, ceilings, beams, columns) of 593 C average, 704 C indiv. CAN/ULC-S101 Standard Fire Exposure Curve Consulting Solutions Inc. Consulting Solutions Inc. (905) 508-7256 (905) 508-7256. FIRESTOP SYSTEMS FIRESTOP SYSTEMS . Definition of a system . Canadian FIRESTOP Ratings An assemblage or combination of things or parts, forming a complete or unitary whole . (F,FT,FH,FTH) ..acting together according to certain natural laws for some special purpose.. (The Random House Dictionary of English Language). B. A C. E D. Consulting Solutions Inc. Consulting Solutions Inc. (905) 508-7256 (905) 508-7256. Tony Crimi, Consulting Solutions Inc. 3. FIRESTOP SYSTEMS . NOTES: FIRESTOP SYSTEMS . What is a FIRESTOP system ? . FIRESTOP SYSTEMS . An assemblage or combination of materials, forming a complex system Elements whole or unit . Performing Part(s) +..acting together in a specific construction to prevent the Other Components =. spread of fire and smoke (?)

6 Through the openings in fire Whole system resistance rated floor or wall assemblies.. Typical Lab Directories identify all parts, but Certification focuses on key parts Consulting Solutions Inc. Consulting Solutions Inc. (905) 508-7256 (905) 508-7256. FIRESTOP SYSTEMS FIRESTOP SYSTEMS Types of FIRESTOP SYSTEMS & Materials Common Terminology: Fire Resistance Time in minutes that a material or assembly withstands passage of flame, temperature and retain structural integrity under conditions of CAN/ULC-S101 (ASTM E119) test Fire Protection Rating Time in minutes that a closure withstands passage of flame, and retain structural integrity under Standard test conditions Fire Compartment In a building, an enclosed space separated by vertical & horizontal fire separations Consulting Solutions Inc. Consulting Solutions Inc. (905) 508-7256 (905) 508-7256. FIRESTOP SYSTEMS FIRESTOP SYSTEMS FIRESTOP Terminology: FIRESTOP Terminology: Floor or Wall Assembly Listed fire-rated assemblies or generic fire rated floor or wall as determined by the National/Provincial Intumescent Building Codes Increase significantly in volume when exposed to heat, and harden into rigid material Batts and Blankets Endothermic Mineral Wool insulation, processed from rock and slag Minimum density of 81 kg/m3, and compressed minimum Releases chemically bonded water, as temp rises, to afford protection 50 percent or as specified in the Design text.

7 Ablative Erode and harden under fire. Elastomeric nature tolerates large SP gaps and joints, and some mechanical movement Consulting Solutions Inc. Consulting Solutions Inc. (905) 508-7256 (905) 508-7256. Tony Crimi, Consulting Solutions Inc. 4. FIRESTOP SYSTEMS . NOTES: FIRESTOP SYSTEMS FIRESTOP SYSTEMS . Types of FIRESTOP SYSTEMS & Materials Types of FIRESTOP SYSTEMS & Materials Caulks applied around items w/caulk gun Composite Sheet galvanized metal panels Putties manually pressed into larger openings sandwiched around intumescent material (cut to size, for larger openings). Wraps & Strips typically wrapped around objects or gaps Plastic Pipe Devices metal supporting collars holding intumescent material in place around pipes Consulting Solutions Inc. Consulting Solutions Inc. (905) 508-7256 (905) 508-7256. FIRESTOP SYSTEMS FIRESTOP SYSTEMS . Types of FIRESTOP SYSTEMS & Materials Types of FIRESTOP SYSTEMS FIRESTOP Foam applied similar to caulk, typically for small to FIRESTOP Sprays typically elastomeric latex materials, sprayed or medium irregular openings brushed, for curtain wall, HW, expansion joints (difficult to reach places).

8 FIRESTOP Pillows & Bags used to fill large openings around FIRESTOP Mortar plaster like material, troweled, poured or pumped into large SP openings (good bonding adhesion). pipes, ducts, cable trays, etc. in combination with putties or caulks (removable and replaceable). Consulting Solutions Inc. Consulting Solutions Inc. (905) 508-7256 (905) 508-7256. FIRESTOP SYSTEMS FIRESTOP SYSTEMS FIRESTOP Terminology: FIRESTOP Terminology: FIRESTOP system Components Packing or Forming Materials Materials used to prevent leakage of sealant Materials that are proprietary in nature, identified in the Listing Design text .. ( FIRESTOP system component). Preferably a non-combustible material (unless removed) or as indicated in the listing. F - Rating system remains in opening during entire rating period, without permitting passage Cables and Cable Trays of flame or openings The specific types and sizes as indicated in design texts Consulting Solutions Inc. Consulting Solutions Inc. (905) 508-7256 (905) 508-7256.

9 Tony Crimi, Consulting Solutions Inc. 5. FIRESTOP SYSTEMS . NOTES: FIRESTOP SYSTEMS FIRESTOP SYSTEMS Membrane Penetrations: FIRESTOP Terminology: Membrane Penetrations not specifically differentiated in NBC or OBC. Fire Blocking versus Firestopping Metallic and Non-Metallic Pipes The specific types and sizes as indicated in Stopping of Service Penetrations design texts. Except as required by Sentence (2), piping, tubing, ducts, chimneys, optical fibre cables, electrical wires and cables, totally enclosed noncombustible raceways, FIRESTOP system Components electrical outlet boxes and other similar building services that penetrate a fire Materials that are proprietary in nature, identified in the Listing Design text separation or a membrane forming part of an assembly required to have a fire- resistance rating shall be: Annular Space a) sealed by a fire stop system that, when subjected to the fire test method in ULC-S115, Fire Tests of FIRESTOP SYSTEMS , has an F rating not less than the The void space surrounding the penetrating item (min & max usually specified).

10 Fire-protection rating required for closures in the fire separation in conformance . with Table , or b) cast in place (see Appendix A). Consulting Solutions Inc. Consulting Solutions Inc. (905) 508-7256 (905) 508-7256. FIRESTOP SYSTEMS FIRESTOP SYSTEMS National Building Code of Canada 1995 Continuity of fire separations : (2) General Requirements 1) Any wall, partition or floor assembly required to be a fire Piping, tubing, ducts .. that penetrates a firewall or a horizontal fire separation separation shall that is required to have a fire resistance rating in conformance with , shall a) except as permitted by Sentence (2), be constructed as a be sealed at the penetration by a fire stop system that, when subjected to the fire continuous element, and test method in ULC-S115-M, Standard Method for the Fire Tests of FIRESTOP b) as required in this Part, have a fire-resistance rating as SYSTEMS has an FT Rating not less that the fire-resistance rating for the fire specified (see Appendix A).