Fire Rated Systems

Penetrations · Design input

What information do you need to select a fire-stopping system?

Short answer

The minimum useful information is what the separating element is, what service passes through it, the size and shape of the opening, the required fire resistance, and any insulation, sleeve or support condition that changes the tested configuration.

What to do next

Send the tag, the schedule reference, the drawings you have and photographs of the actual condition. We will tell you what they show, what they cannot, and what else is needed before anyone gives a conclusion.

General information only. A conclusion about a specific condition requires the actual construction, the evidence behind it and the site condition to be reviewed.