- Founded in
1990, Mechanical Insulation Specialists Firestop Division has
since earned a reputation as the leader in providing
specialty-contracting services. Our company provides a full range of
firestopping applications including the installation of through
penetration protection, head of wall and curtain wall joints, and grease
/ fume duct containment. Unique to the industry, we also specialize in
many forms of architectural caulking, as well as construction and
expansion joint installation.
- What is
Firestopping?
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Firestopping is the containment of fire or smoke through rated
assemblies by the application of tested fire rated assemblies. There are
four primary types of openings or joints associated with fire and smoke
resistive rated assemblies, to which tested firestopping systems may be
applied to prevent the spread of fire, smoke or gases:
Joints - Joints between fire rated construction components (e.g.
wall/wall, wall/floor, wall/ceiling)
- Floor
Perimeters - Slab edge / exterior wall cavity
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Penetrations - Openings containing mechanical, electrical,
structural, security, communication, piping or wiring
- Blank
Openings - Openings in fire rated assemblies with no penetration
items.
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