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Fire-rated wall stenciled HOUR FIRE BARRIER with rectangular metal ductwork and electrical conduits penetrating the wall and sealed with red firestop

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When Is Firestop Special Inspection Required—and When Do Teams Get Caught Late?

September 17, 20260Comments

Firestop Special Inspection is commonly required on commercial projects where IBC 1705.17 applies…

Close-up of a metal pipe penetrating a concrete masonry unit wall with thick red firestop sealant applied in the annular space

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From Red Tag to Closeout: How Firestop Deficiency Remediation Should Be Managed

September 17, 20260Comments

A firestop red tag starts a managed sequence: list items, assign ownership, complete…

Yellow tape measure inserted into a red firestop sleeve penetration to measure recessed mineral wool backing depth around a conduit

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ASTM E2174 and ASTM E2393 Explained for GCs and Owners

September 17, 20260Comments

ASTM E2174 covers on-site inspection of through-penetration firestops. ASTM E2393 covers fire-resistant joint…

Listed intumescent firestop pillow installed around metal conduits and framing inside a penetration opening

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Pre-Construction Firestop Submittal and Shop Drawing Reviews: What We Actually Check

September 16, 20260Comments

The cheapest firestop deficiency to fix is the one caught on paper. Pre-construction…

Multiple red fire-suppression pipes and silver electrical conduits on trapeze hangers penetrating a fire-rated wall with red firestop sealant

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IBC 1705.17 Firestop Special Inspection: What Project Teams Need to Plan For

September 15, 20260Comments

IBC 1705.17 calls for special inspection of firestop systems in fire-resistance-rated construction. Practice…