This self-paced online course covers the purpose and importance of fire barriers and firestopping, as well as reviewing applicable firestopping codes and criteria. Firestopping is a process whereby materials are used to resist (or stop) the spread of fire and its byproducts through openings made to accommodate penetrations in fire-rated walls, floors, and floor/ceiling assemblies.

Upon completion you should be able to:

• Identify the purpose of fire barriers and firestopping
• Distinguish between active and passive fire protection
• Identify the key dates in history of firestopping over the last 50 years
• List which codes apply to firestopping.
• Explain the fundamental requirements from the codes
• Identify the FAA Order that requires firestopping
• Describe standard tests that apply to firestopping products and why they are relevant
• Define what F, T, and L ratings are and what their importance is
• Define what the UL Directory is

Who Will Benefit

Anyone whose job involves designing, reviewing, evaluating or installing fire protection systems, including: designers, installers, engineers, electrical contractors, technicians, project managers, fire marshals, and architects.

Course Summary

• Identify the purpose of fire barriers and firestopping
• Distinguish between active and passive fire protection
• Identify the key dates in history of firestopping over the last 50 years
• List which codes apply to firestopping.
• Explain the fundamental requirements from the codes
• Standard tests that apply to firestopping products and why they are relevant
• Define what F, T, and L ratings are and what their importance is
• Define what the UL Directory is