International Firestop Council 2008 Firestop Contractors International Association Fall 2008 Meeting

Code Activity Results Approved the continuity of fire barrier walls to the underside of a horizontal roof, slab or deck. Modified the smoke leakage rating to cumulative 50 cfm per 100 square feet Successful in eliminating the E119 language on perimeter fire barrier systems Requires fire blocking between unrated horizontal assemblies and curtain walls Established an L-Rating for Perimeter Fire Barrier Joint Systems

Action by Others Continued to work with BOMA on Barrier Marking requirements Remaining vigilant on the rewrite of Chapter 7 Monitoring and participating in the Vertical Opening Committee The interpretation and application of Compartmentation in the IBC Against the use of Polyurethane for fireblocking Defining the term “Atrium” The correct application and understanding of the T-Rating

Education Committee Coordinated and presented dozens of Inspector Seminars to local Building and Fire Officials free of charge Targeting every registered Fire Department or District and their Building Departments for these Seminars Securing ICC CEU’s for attendees of the IFC Seminars Partnering with the ICC to create an Educational Tool on Chapter 7 of the IBC Encouraging Associate Members to host the IFC Inspector Seminars in their local jurisdictions. You are the local experts!!