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Editor’s MessageThere has beena lot going on in theindustry this past fall.FCIA’s “DIIIM”-D-Design, I-Install,I-Inspect andM-Maintain -strategy to improvereliability of installedfirestoppingcontinues to gainacceptance. Read more about DIIM inside thismagazine. Just ask FCIA’s USA and Middle Easternmembers. Pieces of the DIIM are being specified andheld more, especially inspection.The International Code Council had twohearings this year resulting in several chapters ofthe International Building Code being updated forthe 2015 Codes. ASTM and UL have been activewith standards discussions amongst manufacturers,consultants and contractors.In this high-rise building safety issue, youwill find articles on effective compartmentation,firestop systems, fire & smoke dampers, fire-ratedglazing, swinging fire doors and builders hardware,photoluminescent markings and many other areas.Best wishes to all for a great finish to 2012.FCIA Members and guests at FCIA’s DIIM Educational Seminar in DubaiFCIA Life Safety Digest CommitteeAedan Gleeson, ChairGleeson-Powers, Inc.Mike DominguezFirestop Specialties, Inc.Don MurphyPPMI Firestop, Inc.Scott RankinPyro-Stop, LLCBill McHughFCIA Executive DirectorFall 2012 \\\ life safety digest 5