Managing Fire & Smoke Barriers In Today’s Healthcare Environment Presented By: Kelly Mason Director of Healthcare Partnerships Specified Technologies Inc. Many Types of Applications Mechanical, Electrical, Cable Management Plumbing Curtain Wall Construction Joints In the world above the ceiling tiles… Out of sight can be out of mind! Even when new! Even when we havemade the effort… Openings that once were sealed may no longer be. Giant Red Flag! Drywall Mud??? Scab Patches…Compliant? Be very careful here! The UL System must meet theapplication • Rating of the barrier • Proper barrier construction • Proper penetrating item • Annular space requirements More Than Just Red Caulk!!! UL Systems The UL Design Has Parameters For the Contractor UL Systems serve two roles: 1) Evidence of compliance 2) A set of build-instructions 15 For the Building / Fire Official UL Systems serve two roles: 1) Evidence of compliance 2) Document by which to inspect 16 Cost of Maintaining Barriers • What is the true cost of sealing barriers that have been left non-compliant? • What is the cost of generating work orders and implementing action to be taken for repair? These Things Don’t Happen For Free! Cost of Maintaining Barriers • What is the added cost to insure IC is being adhered to in vulnerable areas? • What are the cost for empty beds due to remediation efforts? • What cost are associated with performing a LSC risk assessment? What’s the Big Mystery? • Misunderstanding of products • Misunderstanding of applications • Misunderstanding of ratings • No UL system approach These problems can be rectified with a solid technical training process as part of a Barrier Management Program. Seems Easy Enough! Competent installations require understanding: 1. The role of barriers/compartmentation 2. How barriers are compromised 3. Following a UL System approach 4. Understanding basic product installation What’s Your Standard • Do you have a Barrier Management Process in place? • Does the process force accountability? • Does the process provide a complete understanding of what is expected? Get To The Core Of TheProblem • Managerial approach • Utilize products engineered for healthcare • Specific UL testing base • Support systems • Training • Tech support • Specialized support What Steps Should BeTaken? • Survey and identify what action is needed • Adopt a standard operating practice (S.O.P.) • Determine how to fund the repairs • Arrange certified firestop training • Conduct random destructive inspections • Document progress • This could be provided through a third party End Result A common theme with our HC partners…. • Cost reduction associated with firestopping issues • Lower man hours spent repairing barriers • Cost savings up front due to re-enterable systems 60 Days! Standard Operating Practice • A full overview as to what is expected of anyone working in a rated barrier • A part of the bid documents • Procedural requirements • Performance requirements • Submittal requirements • Installation requirements Failure of any vendor to meet your SOC will result in contract termination! Project Procedural Requirements • Obtain S.O.P. • Obtain prints detailing rated construction • Obtain manufactures application guidelines • Achieve FIT certification • Prepare itemized schedule of penetrations • Select UL systems • Submit in formal submittal Penetration Permit Form • This permit will be given with a designated start. Determined by the facility • Will allow access above the ceiling • Will be displayed at all times Not Considered a Closeout! Firestop Installer Worksheet • This document would be picked up and returned to the firestop office • List all information of the installation • A log of who, what, when and how • Use as an inspection tool • Accountability! Penetration Labels • Accountability! • Product used • Date of installation • Contractor information • UL System# BMP: Standardized System Base Documentation Proper Systems & Products • Insuring the UL assemblies & products selected for the application are correct • Key products for specific applications CBMP Construction Barrier Management Program Aligning Trades & Subs During Pre-Construction Provides a Proactive Barrier Mgmt. Protocol Takes the Guesswork Out of Firestopping Reduces Costly Mistakes Eliminates Inspection Delays Reduces Liability & Minimizes Design Changes For A Stronger Project Outcome Services You Should Expect • Value Added Services – On Site Consultation & Walk-Throughs – Project Plan Reviews – On Site Spec & Design Support – Installation Recommendations – SOP Recommendations – Barrier Management Programs – Pre and Post Inspection Consultations – LEED Letters & BIM Modeling Installing Firestop Where does it go... Wall penetrations , by contrast, almost always require a symmetrical installation, sealing both sides of the wall Floor penetrations generally require only a seal from one side Through-Penetrations • Are there combustibles? • Is there need for movement? Innovative Solutions: Triple S Sealant • The only sealant on the market that has two stage technology • First expansion stage at just over 200 degrees verses sodium silicate products that kick off at a much higher temperature • Triple S will expand in excess of 30 times verses sodium silicates that will only expand 6-7 times Composite Sheet Product Type: Intumescent Description: Rubber-based compound cast on a sheet metal panel. Utilizes chicken wire reinforcement as a char stabilizer and attaches to the wall or floor surface. High Traffic Applications • Cable penetrations are more prevalent than any other • Utilizing specific designs for these type of applications are critical to barrier compliance • Long term sustainable designs are the key! • Multiple manufactures offer re-enterable designs. Traditional Methods For HTO’s Small Opening: Medium to Large Openings: •Run sleeves through the wall or floor •Stop tray before wall and run •Firestop using sealant or putty multiple sleeves •Limitations on cable load •Run tray through opening and use Pillows or Bricks Multiple Manufactures Have A Re-Enterable Device Future Proofing Your Facility These Devices Can Create Real-Estate Over Filled Sleeves…Common Issue UL Burn Test (AFTER) Smoke ‘N’ Sound Requirements When sealing for other reasons • Infection control • Patient privacy • Restrict the passage of smoke • Spray grades are available Clean Option for Non-Rated Applications Series 33 NEZ Clean Application For Tiles Cable Management Containment in Construction Construction Joints Plan Review of Joint Systems What type of joint is being protected? What is the required hourly rating? What is the width of the joint (nominal installed width)? How much movement is required? Is an L Rating required? Is submitted system consistent with the above requirements? 50 Construction Joints • Installation of Fire-Rated Joints • Joint Materials Sprays (Fill Materials): • Elastomeric spray applied coatings Construction Joints • Installation of Fire-Rated Joints • Joint Materials Sealants (Fill Materials): • ElastomericCaulks (Acrylics) Cut Labor Out of The Project! • Multiple manufactures offer a top track gasket. • Can cut labor cost in the right setting. • Can also provide a gasket at bottom of wall • Could provide a gasket for modular construction Field Applied, Flexible Wrap Enclosure Systems •Offer design flexibility and space savings vs. traditional shaft enclosures •Offer Zero clearance between the duct and the duct wrap •Offer Zero clearance between the outside of the duct wrap and combustible construction •Offer a system tested specifically for the application Circuit Integrity Required in NFPA 72 In-building fire emergency voice/alarm communications systems NFPA 72 – 24.3.1.14.4 System employing relocation or partial evacuation NFPA 72 – 24.3.14.4.1 Two-way in-building wired emergency communications systems NFPA 72 – 24.3.14.8 ERCES Circuit Integrity Required in NFPA 1221 BIM Digital Designing Tools BIM Firestop Clash ManagementTool • Complete library of BIM objects & tools • Free Firestop Clash Management plug in • Finds clash locations for firestop assemblies • Groups clashes with similar properties • Reduces amount of systems for project • Automatically performs STI System Search • Places UL System at clash location • Provides openings reports of coordination Documentation Tools • There are multiple offerings for monitoring work process for barriers • Using the latest technologies • Interactive drawings • Labeling of locations on those drawings • Photo of progress etc. Specialized HealthcareTraining By the Manufacture You Have Chosen Outline topics include: • Firestop fundamentals • Containment • Fire-rated construction • Firestop penetrations — proper products selection • Proper installations • High traffic/re-enterable applications Firestop • UL firestop system parameters andtesting Instructional • Construction joints Training I and II • Myths about firestop This Is How You Win! • Proactive approach (Barrier ManagementProgram) • Reduce costs by: (Standardization of systems) • UL systems that meet therequirement • Deliver a long term “sustainable” facility STI Tools And Training Modules Are Available @ www.Stifirestop.com Set up an appointment to learnmore: [email protected] 810-650-3419.