Ch 14 - Firestop Protection Flashcards
What other requirements for firestop protection must be met, besides those in Chapter 14?
Building Code
Piping penetrations of required fire-resistance-rated walls, partitions, floors, floor/ceiling assemblies, roof/ceiling assemblies, or shaft enclosures shall be protected in accordance with the requirements of the building code, and this chapter.
2024 UPC - 1401.1 Applicability.
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When penetrating a fire-resistance-rated wall, the fire resistance rating of the wall shall be restored to its _____ rating.
Original
Where penetrating a fire-resistance-rated wall, partition, floor, floor-ceiling assembly, roof-ceiling assembly, or shaft enclosure, the fire-resistance rating of the assembly shall be restored to its original rating.
2024 UPC - 1404.2 Fire-Resistance Rating.
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Penetrations must be protected by an approved penetration firestop system installed as tested to comply with ASTM E 119, ASTME 814, UL 263, or UL 1479 with a min. positive pressure differential of _____ an inch of water (0.002 kPa).
0.01
Penetrations shall be protected by an approved penetration firestop system installed as tested in accordance with ASTM E119, ASTM E814, UL 263, or UL 1479 with a positive pressure differential of not less than 0.01 of an inch of water (0.002 kPa).
2024 UPC - 1404.3 Firestop Systems.
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Systems must have an F rating of not less than _____ but no less than the required fire resistance rating of the assembly being penetrated.
1 hour
Systems shall have an F rating of not less than 1 hour but not less than the required fire resistance rating of the assembly being penetrated.
2024 UPC - 1404.3 Firestop Systems.
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Systems protecting floor penetrations must have a _____ of no less than 1 hour but not less than the required fire resistance rating of the floor being penetrated.
T rating
Floor penetrations contained within the cavity of a wall at the location of the floor penetration do not require a T rating. No T rating shall be required for floor penetrations by piping that is not in direct contact with combustible material.
2024 UPC - 1404.3 Firestop Systems.
What standards are F and T ratings tested in accordance with?
ASTM E119, ASTM E814, UL 263, or UL 1479
Penetrations shall be protected by an approved penetration firestop system installed as tested in accordance with ASTM E119, ASTM E814, UL 263, or UL 1479 with a positive pressure differential of not less than 0.01 of an inch of water (0.002 kPa).
2024 UPC - 1404.3 Firestop Systems.
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If a rated assembly is penetrated by piping, _____ piping may not be connected to noncombustible piping unless the transition is demonstrated to be in accordance with this chapter.
Combustible
Where piping penetrates a rated assembly, the combustible piping shall not connect to noncombustible piping unless it is capable of being demonstrated that the transition is in accordance with of Section 1404.3.
2024 UPC - 1404.4 Connections.
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Where sleeves are used they must be securely fastened _____.
To the fire-rated assembly
Where sleeves are used, the sleeves shall be securely fastened to the fire-resistance-rated assembly. The (inside) annular space between the sleeve and the penetrating item and the (outside) annular space between the sleeve and the fire-resistance-rated assembly shall be firestopped in accordance with this chapter.
2024 UPC - 1404.6 Sleeves.
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Where sleeves are used the inside annular space between the sleeve and the penetrating item _____.
Shall be firestopped in accordance with this chapter.
Where sleeves are used, the sleeves shall be securely fastened to the fire-resistance-rated assembly. The (inside) annular space between the sleeve and the penetrating item and the (outside) annular space between the sleeve and the fire-resistance-rated assembly shall be firestopped in accordance with this chapter.
2024 UPC - 1404.6 Sleeves.
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Where sleeves are used the outside annular space between the sleeve and the fire-resistance-rated assembly _____.
Shall be firestopped in accordance with this chapter.
Where sleeves are used, the sleeves shall be securely fastened to the fire-resistance-rated assembly. The (inside) annular space between the sleeve and the penetrating item and the (outside) annular space between the sleeve and the fire-resistance-rated assembly shall be firestopped in accordance with this chapter.
2024 UPC - 1404.6 Sleeves.
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Unless it can be demonstrated that the fire-resistive rating of the penetration is maintained, unshielded couplings may not be used to connect _____.
Noncombustible piping
Unshielded couplings shall not be used to connect noncombustible piping unless it is capable of being demonstrated that the fire-resistive integrity of the penetration is maintained.
2024 UPC - 1405.5 Unshielded Couplings.
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Piping penetrations must be inspected by the Authority Having Jurisdiction to verify compliance, before they are _____.
Concealed
Prior to being concealed, piping penetrations shall be inspected by the Authority Having Jurisdiction to verify compliance with the fire-resistance rating prescribed in the building code.
2024 UPC - 1406.0 Required Inspection. 2024 UPC - 1406.1 General.
What must be included by the Authority Having Jurisdiction as part of the condition of satisfactory compliance with this chapter?
Destructive inspection
The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall conduct a thorough examination of sufficient representative installations, including destructive inspection, to provide verification of satisfactory compliance with this chapter, the appropriate manufacturer’s installation instructions applied by the installer, construction documents, specifications, and applicable manufacturer’s product information.
2024 UPC - 1406.2 Examination.
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The _____ of penetrations that must be inspected is determined by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
Type, size, and quantity
The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall determine the type, size, and quantity of penetrations to be inspected.
2024 UPC - 1406.3 Penetrations.
