Firestops, Building Code Evaluations, Cable Coating, Fireproofing, Circuit Integrity

I have tried to keep this slide show non-partisan, not trying to push or diss any one product, although I'm not immune to having my own personal biases. Please be patient. Some of the pages have over a dozen pictures, which take some time to download. If the topic interests you, it's worth the wait. You may have to hit 'reload' or 'refresh' now and then to get all the pix to show.

The links below follow a logical sequence. You're best advised to follow them in the sequence laid out because one page builds upon the next. There are many links within the text of most pages. Some are intended to bring levity to otherwise dry subject matter. Also, if you're an engineer, please don't be offended, but experience has taught me that for new construction projects, firestopping is best handled by the architect. If you keep an open mind and go through the information, you will probably agree with me.

Don't be bashful. I don't know everything and would love to learn more. I will not open attachments other than JPG or GIF pics though. I prefer that you attach, rather than embed them.

Just click 'NEXT' at the bottom or top of each page, or come back here and pick and choose. The link bars on the top and bottom of each page will allow you to navigate also.

LINK 1 The basics in fire protection

LINK 2 Legislative Baseline for Firestops in Ontario (Existing and New Buildings) - DRY BUT WORTH PERUSAL

LINK 3 Bad Examples Type 1 - NO Firestop at all - a m a z i n g! North America or Uganda???

LINK 4 Bad Examples Type 2 - Home-Made/Deemed-to-Comply 'Firestops'

LINK 5 Bad Examples Type 3 - Listed Firestops Misinstalled - or how to waste money and lives FAST!

LINK 6 Bad Examples Type 4 - Listed Firestops - Re-entered, not Re-sealed in high profile buildings

LINK 7 Bad Examples Type 5 - Un-coordinated Specifications and The Effect (Idiocy) of Busting up the Firestop Workscope among all the trades (should be a felony - Kingston pen. or looneybin stuff).

LINK 8 Proper Firestops - Doing it Right!

LINK 9 TESTING - Lessons from a ULC fire test

LINK 10 Lessons concerning Smoke Travel and Cable Tray Movement in a Fire

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Firestop Trade Jurisdiction	Achim Hering Bio	Man Made Mineral Fibres	Fire Protection Industry Links	Firestop Products and Equipment	Firestop Mortar
Firestop Silicone Foam	Intumescent Products	Endothermic Products	Insulation Products	Caulking & Paint Firestops	Firestop Pillows
Firestop Devices	Firestop Slide Show 1 of 10 Basics	Firestop Slide Show 2 of 10 Code	Firestop Slide Show 3 of 10 No Seal	Firestop Slide Show 4 of 10 Deemed-to-comply	Firestop Slide Show 5 of 10 Misinstalled
Firestop Slide Show 6 of 10 Re-entered	Firestop Slide Show 7 of 10 Faulty Spec.	Firestop Slide Show 8 of 10 Proper Firestops	Firestop Slide Show 9 of 10 Test	Firestop Slide Show 10 of 10 Smoke and Trays	Sample Firestop Listing
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