Tag Archives: Specified Technologies Inc

Spotlight on Non-Compliant Overfilled Cable Sleeves

Posted on January 25, 2017 by zalepka

Restore Compliance to Non-Compliant Overfilled Cable Sleeves with Specified Technologies, Inc.’s New EZ-Path® Retrofit Device SOMERVILLE, NEW JERSEY (Jan. 23, 2017) – Specified Technologies, Inc. (STI), an innovative leader in the firestop industry, announces a new addition to the EZ-Path® … Continue reading →

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Spotlight on healthcare facilities

Posted on September 29, 2016 by zalepka

Firestop is typically installed in areas that you do not want to disrupt if you don’t have to, especially in healthcare facilities. I was recently at a healthcare “summit” where there were different panels for discussion regarding healthcare facility concerns. There … Continue reading →

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Spotlight on professional firestop installers

Posted on August 29, 2016 by zalepka

Plumbers, HVAC contractors, sprinkler contractors, electricians, fire alarm installers, cable installers… What do they all have in common? In the course of their work, they will probably penetrate fire or smoke rated barriers. In virtually all cases, either the law … Continue reading →

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Spotlight on Maintenance Free

Posted on June 8, 2016 by zalepka

STI is pleased to announce that an Evaluation Service Report (ESR) was recently issued by UL for our EZ-Path® Fire-Rated Pathways confirming code compliance with the International Building Code® (IBC), International Fire Code® (IFC), and NFPA 101, “Life Safety Code®” (LSC). … Continue reading →

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The Luckiest Man on the Face of the Earth

Posted on July 2, 2015 by zalepka

This year, as we celebrate the 239th anniversary of our nation’s birth, I ask you to take a moment to reflect on the significance of this day. The day when our Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence granting all … Continue reading →

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Spotlight on new OSHA and Global Harmonized System

Posted on June 14, 2015 by zalepka

STI Transitions to New OSHA and Global Harmonized System for Safety Data Sheets and Product Labels.   Specified Technologies Inc. continuously strives to improve our product stewardship by providing our customers with the appropriate regulatory, hazard and safe handling information … Continue reading →

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Spotlight on Luck

Posted on March 17, 2015 by zalepka

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 →

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Spotlight on Sharpening your Ax – AIA / CES Continuing Education

Posted on January 16, 2015 by zalepka

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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Spotlight on the No Fly Zone

Posted on January 7, 2015 by zalepka

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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Spotlight on 25 Years of Innovative Firestop Solutions

Posted on November 18, 2014 by zalepka

As we prepare for our 25 year anniversary as “the leading global provider of innovative and cost-effective firestop solutions”, I wanted to share this, our Mission with you, our valued partners. We at Specified Technologies Inc. believe that it takes a full … Continue reading →

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