Firestopping 101

7. The firestop sealant material that is placed in and/or around the opening
9. An exterior building wall that is supported entirely by the frame of the building, rather than being self-supporting or load bearing
11. An penetration made through one side of an assembly
12. The ability of firestop to expand with heat
14. An opening that has been made through a fire rated wall or floor
15. Pipes, electrical conduit, cables, cable trays or ducts that have been placed through a fire rated assembly
16. An evaluation of the anticipated performance of a proposed firestop assembly that has not been fire tested
18. Standard test method for fire tests of through-penetration firestops
20. The gap between the penetrating item and the edge of the opening

1. The process of restoring an hourly fire endurance rating back to a fire barrier that lost its rating from an opening created in it
2. Helps contain fire, toxic gasses and black smoke to their point of origin in a fire
3. This tested is to address the water resistance of firestop system
4. A joint that is designed and tested to allow movement
5. The time in hours that a firestop system will prevent the passage of flames through an opening, remain in place, and not per
6. A firestop assembly that is tested and approved
8. The time required for a specific temperature rise on the unexposed side the penetration fire stop system
10. Used in evaluation of air leakage at penetrations and joints and smoke barriers
13. This product is a common mineral fiber backing material
17. A chemical reaction which allows materials to absorb heat
19. A joint between the top of a wall and the underside of the floor above