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Tag Archives: firestop
Spotlight on saving time & money
EZ-Path® is the only fire-rated pathway to feature an internal self-sealing mechanism that automatically adjusts to the cable load and makes it zero-maintenance. EZ-Path® provides the most complete firestop solution for managing frequent cable moves, adds and changes through rated barriers. There is nothing to … Continue reading
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Tagged 100%, best practice, code compliance, code compliant, complete, conductor cables, data cables, electrical cables, empty, EZ Path, firestop, save money, save time
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Spotlight on Luck
Are you generally a lucky or unlucky person? Personally, I believe in making my own luck… or as the Roman philosopher Seneca stated over 2000 years ago, “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity”, or perhaps you prefer a … Continue reading
Spotlight on Sharpening your Ax – AIA / CES Continuing Education
Recently I have found myself giving more presentations and trainings about the key points in firestopping. Yesterday I received an email after one of my presentations that I had given at an architectural firm which read, “Thank you for the … Continue reading
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Tagged AIA, architects, certification training, CES, code compliance, contractors, curtainwall, drywall, electrical, firestop, life safety, LUs, mason, mechanical, plumbers, presentations, sharpen the saw, Sharpen your ax, Specified Technologies Inc, STI, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, through penetrations, Toastmasters
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Spotlight on the No Fly Zone
Lately, there has been great concern regarding the number of penetrating items near fire-restrictive construction joints. This presents a problem because penetrating items that pass through joints can inhibit the ability of the joint to allow for movement. Construction joints … Continue reading
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Tagged AIA, ASTM, ASTM E814, cable bundle, concrete slab, conductor cables, conduit, fire-rated, firestop, joints, Specified Technologies Inc, STI, through penetrations, top-of-wall, UL Systems, UL1479
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Spotlight on New Year’s Resolutions
I did a quick Google search this morning and found the top 10 New Year’s Resolution that people make are as follows: Lose Weight and Get Fit Quit Smoking Learn Something New Eat Healthier and Diet Get Out of Debt and Save Money … Continue reading
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Tagged firestop, help others, New Year's resolutions, resolutions, volunteer
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Product spotlight on FastTack All-Weather Firestop Spray
SpecSeal® FastTack® Firestop Spray dries rapidly and cures in the presence of atmospheric moisture to form a durable, flexible, water-resistant shield against the propagation of fire, smoke and combustion byproducts. Check out this video highlighting one of the key benefits…. As you … Continue reading
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Tagged airless sprayer, FastTack, firestop, self leveling, slab edge, spray, UL Systems, water resistant
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Spotlight on safety
I was called in for a job site walk-through the other day to look at the firestop, or should I say lack-thereof, at building that was built around World War II. First we met in the warm, safe confines of an … Continue reading
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