Safe Piping Matters releases new report on firestopping of pipe penetrations
Safe Piping Matters published a new report on firestopping of pipe penetrations. This research-based report includes insights from experts that will help protect the lives of building occupants and first responders. Here’s how one firestopping expert summarizes the challenge: “…There is quite a lengthy list of items which can result in problems with the installation of firestopping materials,” she warns. “…Any one of these items can contribute to a two-hour wall being reduced to a four-minute wall.”
This report explains how firestop failures in the event of a fire can trigger fiascos that put people at risk, while raising serious questions and liability for architects, engineers, and construction professionals. The industry must ensure these critical components meet the highest standards for safety.