Firestop Special Inspections Series - Part1

Firestop Special Inspections - Video 1 of a 7 part series. Since 2012, the International Building Code (IBC) has referenced the need for #special inspections of fire resistant penetrations and joints in high-rise buildings and certain high-risk structures at the discretion of the local authority having jurisdiction. The IBC, as well as most state and local codes have explicit requirements for the inspection of #firestop systems before they are concealed. This video has been designed to provide some helpful tips for inspectors responsible for inspecting these installed Firestop systems. When third-party special inspections are required, #ASTM has developed the standards that shall be referenced, ASTM E2174 for penetrations and ASTM E2393 for joints and perimeter fire barriers. Penetrations: ASTM E2174 Witness min. 10% of each type of firestop system being installed… OR… Conduct a post installation inspection, requiring destructive verification & repair, of min. 2% of each type of firestop system per floor or 10,000 sf area The AA (Authorizing Agency) may determine the types of firestop systems and the number of each type that is to be inspected. Joints: ASTM E2393 Witness min. 5% of total linear feet of type of joint system being installed… OR… Conduct a post installation inspection, requiring destructive testing & repair* of min. one sampling per system per 500 linear feet. The AA (Authorizing Agency) may determine the types of fire resistive joint systems and number of each type that is to be inspected. It is worth noting that both ASTM E2174 and E2393 stipulate that the inspector shall not be a competitor of the installer, contractor, manufacturer, or supplier of any material being inspected.