Tag Archives: UL Systems

Spotlight on Scott Greenwald

Posted on July 27, 2017 by zalepka

Construction industry veteran joins STI Firestop Scott Greenwald has recently joined STI Firestop’s NY-NJ Metropolitan team, he will be partnering with me as a fellow Territory Manager. Scott is a fine person and a real professional. He brings with him … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged distributor, firestopping, Kenseal, New Jersey, New York, Product data sheets, Scott Greenwald, STI, STI Firestop, submittal, UL Systems | Leave a comment

Spotlight on membrane penetrations

Posted on December 2, 2016 by zalepka

A couple of weeks ago, I received the following email… “Please review the inspectors deficiency report and provide us an Engineering Judgment similar to what you sent me just for a 1″ insulated copper pipe, but it penetrates only one side … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged engineering judgements, gypsum, insulated pipe, insulation, membrane penetrations, noncombustible, penetrants, plastic pipe, steel duct, STI Firestop, UL, UL Systems, Underwriters Laboratories, W-L | Leave a comment

Spotlight on “Standardize with STI”

Posted on November 23, 2015 by zalepka

When you standardize with STI, you will reap the benefits by exclusively using STI products on all of your projects. Compatibility issues with caulks, sealants, & sprays exist between different manufacturers that compromise performance because of the various chemical compounds … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged applications, approved, caulks, cBMP, eBMP, firestop, liability, risk, sealants, sprays, standardize, STI, STI Firestop, tested, UL Systems | Leave a comment

Spotlight on Life Safety: Cable Overfill

Posted on March 10, 2015 by zalepka

Recently Mark Nunn, Catherine Burgoyne-Clifford (Burgoyne Sales) and I gave life safety and code compliance seminars at the NYC SCA (School Construction Authority). It was awesome to be able to educate and/or reinforce the importance of firestopping on construction projects, particularly those … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 3M, Burgoyne Sales, cable bundle, EZ Path, fill, firestop, Hilti, HVAC, maximum load, metallic pipe, overfill, STI, UL Systems | Leave a comment

Spotlight on Groundhog Day

Posted on February 2, 2015 by zalepka

Ever since I first saw the movie Groundhog Day in 1993, any unpleasant situation that seems to repeat itself makes me think of this movie. If you are unfamiliar, Phil Connors, an arrogant Pittsburgh TV weatherman (played by Bill Murray) finds … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged certification training, specification, STI Firestop, submittal, technical support, UL Systems | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | 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 | Leave a comment

Product spotlight on FastTack All-Weather Firestop Spray

Posted on December 30, 2014 by zalepka

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged airless sprayer, FastTack, firestop, self leveling, slab edge, spray, UL Systems, water resistant | Leave a comment