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Description / Abstract:
These requirements cover through penetration firestops of
various materials and construction that are intended for use in
openings in fire resistive wall, floor or floor-ceiling assemblies,
and membrane type penetration firestops of various materials and
construction that are intended for use in openings in fire
resistive wall assemblies.
The method of testing penetration firestops as specified by
these requirements consists of exposure of test samples to a fire
of standard time and temperature and to an application of a hose
stream. Ratings are then established on the basis of:
a) The length of time the firestop resists fire before the first
development of through openings or flaming on the unexposed
surface;
b) Acceptable limitation of thermal transmission; and
c) Acceptable performance under the application of the hose
stream.
The method of testing also includes optional air leakage tests
to determine the rate of air leakage through penetration firestop
systems resulting from a specified air pressure difference applied
across the surface of the systems.
The method of testing also includes optional water leakage tests
to determine the ability of penetration firestop systems to resist
the passage of water under a three foot pressure head. This method
does not evaluate the ability of uncured firestop systems to resist
such exposure.
Two ratings are established for each penetration firestop
system: an F rating based upon flame occurrence on the unexposed
side of the test sample and acceptable hose stream performance; and
a T rating based on temperature rise and flame occurrence on the
unexposed side of the test sample and acceptable hose stream
performance.
An L rating may also be established for a penetration firestop
system. The L rating is based on the amount of air leakage through
the test sample.
A W rating may also be established for a penetration firestop
system. The W rating is based on the water resistance of the test
sample.
The method of testing penetration firestop systems containing
piping systems for vented (drain, waste or vent) systems and closed
(process or supply) systems is differentiated by the capping or
non-capping of the piping systems on the unexposed side of the test
assembly as described in 5.1.1.2.
Tests conducted in accordance with these requirements are
intended to demonstrate the performance of penetration firestops
during exposure to fire, but are not intended to determine
acceptability of firestops for use after exposure to fire. These
requirements do not cover the ampacity of conductors encased in
penetration firestop materials.
The results obtained from the air leakage tests are expressed in
ft3/min (m3/s) per ft2 (m2) of
opening. The results are intended to develop data to assist
authorities having jurisdiction, and others, in determining the
acceptability of penetration firestops with reference to the
control of air movement through the assembly.
These requirements do not cover outlet boxes and fittings for
use in and evaluated for fire resistance as part of a
fire-resistance-rated floor, floor-ceiling or wall assembly.