(OLD) €h 08 - Fire Stopping Flashcards
8–1 fire stopping
Fire break =
Installed along cable to prevent spread
8-1 fire stopping terms
Fire stopping systems the following terms =
Except certified/categorized
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
8–24 factory – fabricated sleeve
Sleeve systems also provide =
Except cable management
8–28 poke-thru test method
The first test =
Small scale fire class test
8–28 poke-thru test method
Second test =
Mechanical and electrical integrity
8–29 nonmechanical – types of putty
Putty =
Future entry is required
8–29 nonmechanical – types of putty
Fire stock putty =
Available in the form of a pad
8–30 types of Putty
Putty pads =
Sound attenuation
8–31 types of caulk or sealant
Intumescent =
Endothermic =
Ablative =
- Swells
- absorbs
- hard char
8–31 types of caulk or sealant
Fire caulk or sealant =
Permanent installations
8–32 Types of caulk or sealant
Silicon foams =
Mainly used for large opening
8–33 Types of caulk or sealant
Pillows =
Regarded as temporary fire stops
8–33 Types of caulk or sealant
Bags =
Poultry fencing
8–33 Types of caulk or sealant
Glass fiber melts =
1200°F
8–46 access panels, fixtures recessed boxes
Individual penetrations exceeding =
16 in.² one face of a stud wall
8–46 electrical apparatus
Multiple penetrations exceeding =
100 in.² per 100 ft.²
8–48 framed wall guidelines
Hollow lath and plaster walls identical =
Framed walls composed of wood or steel studs
8–52 pipe penetrations (floor/ceiling)
Wood penetration =
Mineral wool
8–53 roof/ceiling
Firefighters often vent roof =
2
- prevent the heat buildup
* reduce the possibility of roof collapse
8–55 curtainwall floor/ceiling
Choosing a seal system =
Good engineering judgment
8–121 references
NFPA101 =
Life safety code
8–122 references
UL1479 =
Fire tests of through – penetration firestops
