1. International Firestop Council
2008 Firestop Contractors International Association
Fall 2008 Meeting

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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!!