Whether an intumescent firestop collar is actually required by code isn't clear. The Minnesota State Building Code says that an approved material needs to be used around pipes (see R302.5.3, which ...

Firestopping is an often misunderstood construction practice. This article examines what firestopping is and why it’s necessary in wall, floor, and ceiling penetrations. The bottom line is that ...

Blaze Foam compressible intumescent strips are designed for head-of-wall, bottom-of-wall and wall-to-wall joints; install 75% faster than conventional methods. Blaze Foam was tested in accordance with ...

Fire can spread through a building via m&e services routes unless they are properly firestopped. Andy Kay reviews state-of-the-art techniques There is a worrying statistic that 44% of fire-related ...

Roxtec has introduced the new GK Firestop sealing kit. The new kit makes it quick and easy to ensure certified fire protection above the waterline on rigs, platforms, ships and vessels, the ...