Firestop Systems for Maintaining Fire Ratings of Walls and Floors (Removed)
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Unprotected openings resulting from the installation of electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems represent a breach of the fire resistive floor or wall assemblies. This course examines firestop systems used for maintaining or regaining the fire resistance rating of a fire separation, and includes discussions on testing standards, fire classified floor boxes, poke-thru devices, and through-wall penetration systems.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Recognize the need for a firestop system and list the UL and ASTM Standards to which fire stopping systems are tested and certified.
- Define fire rated floor and list current practices used to treat voids that can impact the fire classification of the floor.
- List the various components and benefits of fire classified floor boxes.
- Describe through-wall penetration systems and poke-thru devices in terms of how fire protection is achieved through the use of a fire stopping intumescent material.
- Specify wire and cable management solutions to fulfill the requirements for in-floor and through-wall applications that maintain the fire ratings of such applications.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Bill Desrosiers on behalf of Legrand. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information
Name: Bill Desrosiers
Title: Training Manager, Legrand
Background: Bill Desrosiers has over 25 years experience in the electrical industry and his breadth of product and sales knowledge is extensive. Born in Massachusetts and raised in Connecticut, Bill’s career in the electrical industry started at an Electrical Wholesale Distributor in Manchester Connecticut. After three years in the distribution end of the industry, Bill worked for a number of Manufactures Representatives representing a wide variety of electrical products. Bill joined the Wiremold Company in 1987 and has held various jobs in Sales, Marketing, and Manufacturing and currently holds the position of Manager of Training. The Wiremold Company was purchased by Legrand in 2000 and Bill has been with the company for over 24 years. In his current role, Bill oversees all aspects of training development and delivery for the company’s Sales Representatives and customers. He is a member of ASTD and is a CSI-CCPR, MAI.
