Work Item
ASTM WK70416
New Practice for On-Site Identification of Penetration Firestop Systems and Fire-Resistive Joint Systems and Perimeter Fire Barriers
1. Scope
To create an ASTM Standard Practice that details the various types of firestop identification systems from labels to tags of various types including, but not limited to: 1.Paper, plastic or metal, ceramic fiber adhesive applied tags; 2.Paper, plastic or metal, ceramic fiber hanging tags. 3.Electronic options. To identify where the identification should be located on the fire-resistance rated assembly, both horizontal and vertical, and other key elements to identify the firestop system or judgement at the location of the installed penetration firestop or fire-resistive joint system.
Keywords
Labels; Label, Labelling; Markings;
Rationale
At the International Code Councils Building Code Development Process, a proposal for identification systems was disapproved. it was suggested that a standard be built for firestop systems and fire-resistive joint and perimeter fire barriers be built to standardize the procedure for identifying or marking firestopping in buildings. The Firestop Contractors International Association published a Recommended Professional Practice, Identification Systems, that was reviewed by the manufacturer and contractor members at FCIA. A consensus standard is needed, and ASTM is the best consensus for this standard practice. The standard practice also compliments the ASTM E 2174 and ASTM E 2393 Standards currently required by the International Building Code.
The title and scope are in draft form and are under development within this ASTM Committee.
Work Item Status
Date Initiated: 10-31-2019
Technical Contact: Jay McGuire
Item: 001
Ballot: E06.21 (21-01)
Status: Will Reballot Item