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SECTION 07 8413
PENETRATION FIRESTOPPING
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
1.2 SUMMARY
A. Section includes penetration firestopping systems for the following applications:
1. Penetrations in fire-resistance-rated walls.
2. Penetrations in horizontal assemblies.
3. Penetrations in smoke barriers.
B. Related Requirements:
1. Section 01 8113 “Sustainable Design Requirements” for general requirements and
procedures for compliance with certain USGBC LEED prerequisites and credits.
2. Section 07 8443 "Joint Firestopping" for joints in or between fire-resistance-rated
construction, at exterior curtain-wall/floor intersections, and in smoke barriers.
3. Section 09 2216 "Non-Structural Metal Framing" for firestop tracks for metal-framed
partition heads.
4. Section 10 1423.19 “Smoke- And Fire-Rated Partition Signage" for smoke- and fire-rated
wall identification signage.
1.3 PREINSTALLATION MEETINGS
A. Preinstallation Conference: Conduct conference at Project site.
1.4 ACTION SUBMITTALS
A. Make Submittals in accordance with Section 01 3300 “Submittal Procedures.”
B. Product Data: For each type of product.
C. Sustainable Design Submittals:
1. Health Product Declaration (HPD): Provide manufacturers’ product documentation for
each product having a publically available material inventory down to at least 0.1 percent
or 1000 ppm.
a. Documentation should be in the form of one of the following:
1) A publically available inventory of all ingredients identified by name and
Chemical Abstract Service Registration Number (CASRN).
2) A published, complete Health Product Declaration in compliance with the
Health Product Declaration open Standard.
3) Material Health Certificate or Cradle to Cradle Certification under standard
version 3 or later with a Material Health Achievement level at the Bronze
level or higher.
4) A Declare product label indicating that all ingredients have been evaluated
and disclosed down to 1000 ppm.
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5) Cradle to Cradle Material Health Certificate at the Bronze Level or higher.
b. Complete "LEED Materials Documentation Sheet" with MRc2 information for each
product having an EPD.
2. Adhesives And Sealants: Provide manufacturers' or third-party certification of testing to
and compliance with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard
method v1.2-2017, that includes the following information:
a. The exposure scenario used to determine compliance.
b. The range of total VOCs after 14 days, measured as specified in the CDPH
Standard Method v1.2:
1) 0.5 mg/m^3 or less;
2) Between 0.5 and 5.0 mg/m^3; or
3) 5.0 mg/m^3 or more.
c. Laboratory accreditation under ISO/IEC 17025.
d. Claims of compliance for wet-applied products must state the amount applied in
mass per surface area.
e. Provide MSDS or other manufacturer documentation with disclosure of VOC
content for all wet-applied products.
f. Complete "LEED Materials Documentation Sheet" with IEQc2 information for
adhesives/sealants installed within the waterproofing membrane.
3. Paints And Coatings: Provide manufacturers' or third-party certification of testing to and
compliance with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard method
v1.2-2017 that includes the following information:
a. The exposure scenario used to determine compliance.
b. The range of total VOCs after 14 days, measured as specified in the CDPH
Standard Method v1.2:
1) 0.5 mg/m^3 or less;
2) Between 0.5 and 5.0 mg/m^3; or
3) 5.0 mg/m^3 or more.
c. Laboratory accreditation under ISO/IEC 17025.
d. Claims of compliance for wet-applied products must state the amount applied in
mass per surface area.
e. Provide MSDS or other manufacturer documentation with disclosure of VOC
content for all wet-applied products.
f. Complete "LEED Materials Documentation Sheet" with IEQc2 information for
paints/coatings installed within the waterproofing membrane.
D. Product Schedule: For each penetration firestopping system. Include location, illustration of
firestopping system, and design designation of qualified testing and inspecting agency.
1. Engineering Judgments: Where Project conditions require modification to a qualified
testing and inspecting agency's illustration for a particular penetration firestopping
system, submit illustration, with modifications marked, approved by penetration
firestopping system manufacturer's fire-protection engineer as an engineering judgment
or equivalent fire-resistance-rated assembly. Obtain approval of authorities having
jurisdiction prior to submittal.
1.5 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS
A. Qualification Data: For Installer.
B. Product Test Reports: For each penetration firestopping system, for tests performed by a
qualified testing agency.
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1.6 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS
A. Installer Certificates: From Installer indicating that penetration firestopping systems have been
installed in compliance with requirements and manufacturer's written instructions.
1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Installer Qualifications: A firm that has been approved by FM Approval according to
FM Approval 4991, "Approval Standard for Firestop Contractors," or been evaluated by UL and
found to comply with its "Qualified Firestop Contractor Program Requirements."
1.8 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A. Environmental Limitations: Do not install penetration firestopping system when ambient or
substrate temperatures are outside limits permitted by penetration firestopping system
manufacturers or when substrates are wet because of rain, frost, condensation, or other
causes.
B. Install and cure penetration firestopping materials per manufacturer's written instructions using
natural means of ventilations or, where this is inadequate, forced-air circulation.
1.9 COORDINATION
A. Coordinate construction of openings and penetrating items to ensure that penetration
firestopping systems can be installed according to specified firestopping system design.
B. Coordinate sizing of sleeves, openings, core-drilled holes, or cut openings to accommodate
penetration firestopping systems.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 LEED REQUIREMENTS
A. Health Product Declaration (HPD): Provide products with publically available material
inventories whenever available.
B. Adhesives And Sealants: For field applications that are inside the weatherproofing membrane:
Adhesives/sealants must be tested and determined compliant in accordance with California
Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method v1.2-2017, using the applicable
exposure scenario. The default scenario is the private office scenario.
1. All adhesives/sealants wet-applied on site must meet the applicable chemical content
requirements of SCAQMD Rule 1168, October 6, 2017, Adhesive and Sealant
Applications, as analyzed by the methods specified in Rule 1168. The provisions of
SCAQMD Rule 1168 do not apply to adhesives and sealants subject to state or federal
consumer product VOC regulations.
C. Paints And Coatings: For field applications that are inside the weatherproofing membrane:
Paints and Coatings must be tested and determined compliant in accordance with California
Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method v1.2-2017, using the applicable
exposure scenario. The default scenario if the private office scenario.
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1. All paints and coatings wet-applied on site must meet the applicable VOC limits of the
California Air Resources Board (CARB) 2007, Suggested Control Measure (SCM) for
Architectural Coatings, or the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD)
Rule 1113, effective February 5, 2016.
2.2 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Fire-Test-Response Characteristics:
1. Perform penetration firestopping system tests by a qualified testing agency acceptable to
authorities having jurisdiction.
2. Test per testing standards referenced in "Penetration Firestopping Systems" Article.
Provide rated systems complying with the following requirements:
a. Penetration firestopping systems shall bear classification marking of a qualified
testing agency.
1) UL in its "Fire Resistance Directory."
2) Intertek Group in its "Directory of Listed Building Products."
3) FM Approval in its "Approval Guide."
2.3 PENETRATION FIRESTOPPING SYSTEMS
A. Penetration Firestopping Systems: Systems that resist spread of fire, passage of smoke and
other gases, and maintain original fire-resistance rating of construction penetrated. Penetration
firestopping systems shall be compatible with one another, with the substrates forming
openings, and with penetrating items if any.
B. Penetrations in Fire-Resistance-Rated Walls: Penetration firestopping systems with ratings
determined per ASTM E814 or UL 1479, based on testing at a positive pressure differential of
0.01-inch wg.
1. F-Rating: Not less than the fire-resistance rating of constructions penetrated.
C. Penetrations in Horizontal Assemblies: Penetration firestopping systems with ratings
determined per ASTM E814 or UL 1479, based on testing at a positive pressure differential of
0.01-inch wg.
1. F-Rating: At least one hour, but not less than the fire-resistance rating of constructions
penetrated.
2. T-Rating: At least one hour, but not less than the fire-resistance rating of constructions
penetrated except for floor penetrations within the cavity of a wall.
3. W-Rating: Provide penetration firestopping systems showing no evidence of water
leakage when tested according to UL 1479.
D. Penetrations in Smoke Barriers: Penetration firestopping systems with ratings determined per
UL 1479, based on testing at a positive pressure differential of 0.30-inch wg.
1. L-Rating: Not exceeding 5.0 cfm/sq. ft. of penetration opening at and no more than 50-
cfm cumulative total for any 100 sq. ft. at both ambient and elevated temperatures.
E. Exposed Penetration Firestopping Systems: Flame-spread and smoke-developed indexes of
less than 25 and 450, respectively, per ASTM E84.
F. Manufactured Piping Penetration Firestopping System: Penetration firestopping systems with
ratings determined per ASTM E814 or UL 1479, based on testing at a positive pressure
differential of 0.01-inch wg.
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1. F-Rating: At least one hour, but not less than the fire-resistance rating of constructions
penetrated.
2. T-Rating: At least one hour, but not less than the fire-resistance rating of constructions
penetrated except for floor penetrations within the cavity of a wall.
3. W-Rating: Provide penetration firestopping systems showing no evidence of water
leakage when tested according to UL 1479.
4. Sleeve: Molded-PVC plastic, of length to match slab thickness and with integral nailing
flange on one end for installation in cast-in-place concrete slabs.
5. Stack Fitting: ASTM A48/A48M, gray-iron, hubless-pattern wye branch with neoprene O-
ring at base and gray-iron plug in thermal-release harness. Include PVC protective cap
for plug.
6. Special Coating: Corrosion resistant on interior of fittings.
G. Accessories: Provide components for each penetration firestopping system that are needed to
install fill materials and to maintain ratings required. Use only those components specified by
penetration firestopping system manufacturer and approved by qualified testing and inspecting
agency for conditions indicated.
1. Permanent forming/damming/backing materials.
2. Substrate primers.
3. Collars.
4. Steel sleeves.
2.4 FILL MATERIALS
A. Cast-in-Place Firestop Devices: Factory-assembled devices for use in cast-in-place concrete
floors and consisting of an outer sleeve lined with an intumescent strip, a flange attached to one
end of the sleeve for fastening to concrete formwork, and a neoprene gasket.
B. Latex Sealants: Single-component latex formulations that do not re-emulsify after cure during
exposure to moisture.
C. Firestop Devices: Factory-assembled collars formed from galvanized steel and lined with
intumescent material sized to fit specific diameter of penetrant.
D. Intumescent Composite Sheets: Rigid panels consisting of aluminum-foil-faced intumescent
elastomeric sheet bonded to galvanized-steel sheet.
E. Intumescent Putties: Nonhardening, water-resistant, intumescent putties containing no solvents
or inorganic fibers.
F. Intumescent Wrap Strips: Single-component intumescent elastomeric sheets with aluminum foil
on one side.
G. Mortars: Prepackaged dry mixes consisting of a blend of inorganic binders, hydraulic cement,
fillers and lightweight aggregate formulated for mixing with water at Project site to form a
nonshrinking, homogeneous mortar.
H. Pillows/Bags: Reusable heat-expanding pillows/bags consisting of glass-fiber cloth cases filled
with a combination of mineral-fiber, water-insoluble expansion agents, and fire-retardant
additives. Where exposed, cover openings with steel-reinforcing wire mesh to protect
pillows/bags from being easily removed.
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I. Silicone Foams: Multicomponent, silicone-based liquid elastomers that, when mixed, expand
and cure in place to produce a flexible, nonshrinking foam.
J. Silicone Sealants: Single-component, silicone-based, neutral-curing elastomeric sealants.
2.5 MIXING
A. Penetration Firestopping Materials: For those products requiring mixing before application,
comply with penetration firestopping system manufacturer's written instructions for accurate
proportioning of materials, water (if required), type of mixing equipment, selection of mixer
speeds, mixing containers, mixing time, and other items or procedures needed to produce
products of uniform quality with optimum performance characteristics for application indicated.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Examine substrates and conditions, with Installer present, for compliance with requirements for
opening configurations, penetrating items, substrates, and other conditions affecting
performance of the Work.
B. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
3.2 PREPARATION
A. Surface Cleaning: Before installing penetration firestopping systems, clean out openings
immediately to comply with manufacturer's written instructions and with the following
requirements:
1. Remove from surfaces of opening substrates and from penetrating items foreign
materials that could interfere with adhesion of penetration firestopping materials.
2. Clean opening substrates and penetrating items to produce clean, sound surfaces
capable of developing optimum bond with penetration firestopping materials. Remove
loose particles remaining from cleaning operation.
3. Remove laitance and form-release agents from concrete.
B. Prime substrates where recommended in writing by manufacturer using that manufacturer's
recommended products and methods. Confine primers to areas of bond; do not allow spillage
and migration onto exposed surfaces.
3.3 INSTALLATION
A. General: Install penetration firestopping systems to comply with manufacturer's written
installation instructions and published drawings for products and applications.
B. Install forming materials and other accessories of types required to support fill materials during
their application and in the position needed to produce cross-sectional shapes and depths
required to achieve fire ratings.
1. After installing fill materials and allowing them to fully cure, remove combustible forming
materials and other accessories not forming permanent components of firestopping.
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C. Install fill materials by proven techniques to produce the following results:
1. Fill voids and cavities formed by openings, forming materials, accessories and
penetrating items to achieve required fire-resistance ratings.
2. Apply materials so they contact and adhere to substrates formed by openings and
penetrating items.
3. For fill materials that will remain exposed after completing the Work, finish to produce
smooth, uniform surfaces that are flush with adjoining finishes.
3.4 IDENTIFICATION
A. Wall Identification: Permanent wall identification is specified in Section 10 1423.19 “Smoke-
And Fire-Rated Partition Signage."
B. Penetration Identification: Identify each penetration firestopping system with legible metal or
plastic labels. Attach labels permanently to surfaces adjacent to and within 6 inches of
penetration firestopping system edge so labels are visible to anyone seeking to remove
penetrating items or firestopping systems. Use mechanical fasteners or self-adhering-type
labels with adhesives capable of permanently bonding labels to surfaces on which labels are
placed. Include the following information on labels:
1. The words "Warning - Penetration Firestopping - Do Not Disturb. Notify Building
Management of Any Damage."
2. Designation of applicable testing and inspecting agency.
3. Date of installation.
4. Manufacturer's name.
5. Installer's name.
3.5 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Owner will engage a qualified testing agency to perform tests and inspections according to
ASTM E2174.
B. Where deficiencies are found or penetration firestopping system is damaged or removed
because of testing, repair or replace penetration firestopping system to comply with
requirements.
C. Proceed with enclosing penetration firestopping systems with other construction only after
inspection reports are issued and installations comply with requirements.
3.6 CLEANING AND PROTECTION
A. Clean off excess fill materials adjacent to openings as the Work progresses by methods and
with cleaning materials that are approved in writing by penetration firestopping system
manufacturers and that do not damage materials in which openings occur.
B. Provide final protection and maintain conditions during and after installation that ensure that
penetration firestopping systems are without damage or deterioration at time of Substantial
Completion. If, despite such protection, damage or deterioration occurs, immediately cut out
and remove damaged or deteriorated penetration firestopping material and install new materials
to produce systems complying with specified requirements.
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