€h 08 - Fire Stopping Flashcards
8-1 fire stopping terms
Fire stopping systems the following terms =
Except certified/categorized
8–1 fire stopping
Fire break =
Installed along cable to prevent spread
8–1 fire stopping
Fire proof =
Masonary, block, brick, concrete, and drywall
8–1 fire stopping
Fire zone =
Contained area by fire resistant walls, floors, and ceilings
8–1 fire stopping
Fire Shield =
Between pathways
8–2 secondary functions of fire stop seals
Secondary safety or security =
Resisting the effects of explosion
8–3 fire stopping and disaster avoidance
Compartmentation =
Passive fire protection
8–3 fire stopping and disaster avoidance
Active =
Energy sources
8–8 fire stopping system
Dynamics fire test =
(2)
* component dimensions
* anchoring techniques
8–9 fire stopping
Selecting fire stop material/system =
Except cost (does not belong)
8-9 fire stopping
Qualified electrical apparatus =
Except list what is not tested conduit
8–13 ratings derived from fire stop testing
F rating =
Hose stream
8–13 ratings derived from fire stop testing
L rating =
Air leakage
8–13 ratings derived from fire stop testing
W rating =
Water leakage, 3ft
8–19 qualification info
Additional testing includes =
Except do not add load bearing capacity
8–20 categories
Two broad categories =
* mechanical
* Nonmechanical
8–21 mechanical fire stopping
Some means of applying compression =
Required to establish a tight seal
8-70 Figure 8-32
Framed wall (cable)
8-87 Figure 8.48
Concrete floor (telecom cable)
F rating = 3 hours
8-91 Figure 8.52
Concrete Floor (telecom cable)
F-rating = 2 hours
8-103 Figure 8.61
plenum-rated wrap system for combustible pipe
8-104 Figure 8.62
Intumescent blocks
“busy”
