The Escutcheon fix doesnt work on Smoke Barriers
There is one time that the code will not allow a membrane penetration of a...
You don’t ALWAYS have to firestop a fire sprinkler pipe
What if the sprinkler pipe runs from one room into another and the sprinkler head...
Does an Escutcheon fix the problem…or NOT?
Yesterday we talked about a plumber that misinterpreted a code section that was designed for...
March 2023 Lessons in Firestop: Deciphering Firestop Details for Metal Pipes
You might think that firestopping metal pipes is easy to get right, but our expert,...
Mass Timber Conference- HERE I COME!
Next week I will be in Portland Oregon at the Mass Timber Conference. If you...
Firestop in Mass Timber Construction
I remember when I first hear about mass timber being adopted into the 2021 IBC....
Flashback Friday
Since we spent the week talking about different fire resistance rated assemblies, it seems only...