Firestopping FAQs

What is the difference between reaction and resistance to fire?

When it comes to buildings and how they will perform in a fire, the methods used are known as ‘reaction to fire’ and ‘fire resistance.’

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Can cast in fire collars save time and money?

Designers and installers of firestopping solutions often come across the choice of whether to use cast in or traditional fire collars.

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Pipe penetration sealing – fire collars or intumescent pipe wraps?

Plastic pipes penetrating fire compartment walls and floors need to be equipped with a firestopping solution to prevent the spread of fire.

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Can I use manufacturer A’s intumescent sealant with manufacturer B’s fire batt?

This is a frequently asked question and the simple answer is no. Here is why:

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What are fire sleeves?

Quelfire's fire sleeves play a crucial role in stopping the spread of fire where specific service penetrations cross compartment lines.

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Pattress vs. letterbox installation of QuelStop Fire Batt?

QuelStop Fire Batt can be installed in a variety of ways. However, the most common way would be to install it into a formed opening.

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Could severe weather conditions affect the performance of products?

Often, firestopping products are installed in the early stages of a project when the building exposed to all kinds of weather conditions.

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How do you firestop a plastic pipe through an oversized hole within a concrete floor penetration?

There will be times onsite where an oversized hole will need to be formed to allow a measure of tolerance for the M&E contractor.