Complete Compiled Specification.pdf - Peck Ormsby Construction

1. Submit documentation, including illustrations, from a qualified testing and inspecting
agency that is applicable to each through-penetration firestop configuration for
construction and penetrating items.
1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Fire-Test-Response Characteristics: Provide firestopping that complies with the following
requirements and those specified under the "System Performance Requirements" article:
1. Firestopping tests are performed by a qualified testing and inspecting agency. A
qualified testing and inspecting agency is UL, Warnock Hersey, or another agency
performing testing and follow-up inspection services for firestop systems that is
acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.
a. Through-penetration firestop system products bear classification marking of
qualified testing and inspecting agency.
b. Fire-Resistance Ratings of Joint Sealants: As indicated by reference to
design designations listed by UL in their "Fire Resistance Directory" or by
another qualified testing and inspecting agency,
c. Joint sealants, including backing materials, bear classification marking of
qualified testing and inspection agency.
B. Single-Source Responsibility: Obtain through-penetration firestop systems for each kind of
penetration and construction condition indicated from a single manufacturer.
C. Provide firestopping products containing no detectable asbestos as determined by the
method specified in 40 CFR Part 763, Subpart F, Appendix A, Section 1, "Polarized Light
Microscopy."
D. Coordinating Work: Coordinate construction of openings and penetrating items to ensure that
designated through-penetration firestop systems are installed per specified requirements.
E. Installer shall be certified by manufacturer's representative. Manufacturer's representative
(not distributor or agent) shall be on the project site during initial installation to train contractor
on proper firestop installation procedures.
1.06 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Deliver firestopping products to Project site in original, unopened containers or
packages with intact and legible manufacturers' labels identifying product and
manufacturer; date of manufacture; lot number; shelf life, if applicable; qualified
testing and inspecting agency's classification marking applicable to Project; curing
time; and mixing instructions far multicomponent materials.
B. Store and handle firestopping materials to prevent their deterioration or damage due
to moisture, temperature changes, contaminants, or other causes.
1.07 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A. Environmental Conditions: Do not install firestopping when ambient or substrate
temperatures are outside limits permitted by firestopping manufacturers or when
substrates are wet due to rain, frost, condensation, or other causes.
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