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Specifications of A/D Firebarrier Firestop Systems. CSI 3-Part Specifications.

Section 07270
Firestopping & Smoke Seals

SPECIFICATIONS

SPEC. NOTE: This Section includes firestopping and smoke seals in fire separations. The firestop material is used to close openings in fire rated walls, partitions, or floors, in order to maintain the integrity of the fire separations.

Co-ordinate with the mechanical and electrical work and reference the Products of this Section.

1.GENERAL
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
1. 1.1 Firestopping materials
1. 1.2 Smoke seal materials

1.2 REFERENCES
1.2.1 CAN4-S I 15M - Standard Method of Fire Tests of Firestop Systems.
1.2.2 ASTM E814 - Standard Method of Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Firestops.

1.3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
SPEC NOTE: Use this Article carefully; restrict statements to identify system performance requirements or    system function criteria only , If a schedule is used at the end of this Section, delete this Article in its entirety. 1.3.1 Firestopping Materials: (CAN4-S I 15M) (ASTM E814) (______) noted on Drawings.
(or)
1.3.2 Firestopping Materials: (CAN4-S I 15M) (ASTM E814)(______) to achieve a fire protection rating of       (______)hour (floor edge) construction.) (noted in Schedule at end of this Section) (in accordance with            (ULC) (FM) (WH) System Number(______).

1.4 SUBMITTALS
SPEC NOTE: Do not request submittals if Drawings sufficiently describe the products of this Section or if proprietary specifying is used.
1.4.1 Submit product data to requirements of Section (0 1300)(______)
1.4.2 Submit manufacturer's product data for materials and devices, providing descriptions are sufficient for     identification at job site. Include manufacturer's printed instructions for installation, design references,             (and)(______)
1.4.3 Submit test reports to requirements of (01300)(______)
SPEC NOTE: When manufacturer's installation instructions are requested, edit Part 3 to avoid conflicts,
1.4.4 Submit manufacturer's installation instructions to requirements of Section (01600) (______).

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
1.5.1 Manufacturer: Company specializing in manufacturing products of this Section.
1.5.2 Applicator: (Approved, licensed and supervised by the manufacturer of firestopping materials.) (Company  with minimum  (______)years (documented) experience).
1.5.3 Product: Manufactured under ULC Followup Program. Each container or package shall bear ULC label or   listing mark.

1.6 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
1.6.1 Conform to (applicable) (______)code for fire protection ratings,
1.6.2 Provide certificate of compliance from (authority having jurisdiction) indicating approval.

1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
1.7.1 Deliver and store materials in a dry, protected area, off ground in original, undamaged, scaled containers   with manufacturer's labels and seals intact, and in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

1.8 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS
SPEC NOTE: Application temperature for multi-component foams and water based products is critical. Consult manufacturer's data.
1.8.1 Do not apply materials when temperature of substrate material and ambient air is below (5) (______)degrees C.
1.8.2 Maintain this minimum temperature before, during, and for (3) (______) days after installation of materials.

1.9 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING
1.9.1 Sequence work to permit installation of fireNtopping and smoke seal materials after adjacent work is  complete and before closure of spaces. 

2. PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS SPEC NOTE: Include either the short form description in . I or for greater detail include fulldescriptions of specific system installations (Systems designated 1 -5)
2. 1.1 A/D FIREBARRIER Firestop Systems, by A[D Fire Protection Systems Inc. capable of maintaining an effective barrier against flame, smoke and gases in compliance with requirements of CAN4-S 115 (ASTM E814) and not to exceed opening sizes for which they are intended. 
SPEC NOTE: Edit to specify appropriate Systems(s) as follows:

System I - Firestopping at Joints - A/D FIREBARRIER Mineral Wool Firestopping Insulation: for filling gaps up to 75mm wide in fire-rated assemblies without smoke seal.

System 2 - Firestopping at Vertical Joints, Simple Penetrations and Cold Temperature Applications (ambient temperature less than 5 deg. C) - A/D Silicone FIREBARRIER Sealant over A/D FIREBARRIER Mineral Wool Firestopping insulation; for filling gaps and holes in fire-rated assemblies; for filling voids around simple service penetrations through fire-rated assemblies.

System 3 - Firestopping at Horizontal Joints - A/D FIREBARRIER Seal, water-based firestop sealant or A/D Silicone FIREBARRIER Sealant over A/D FIREBARRIER Mineral Wool Firestopping Insulation, for filling gaps up to 135mm wide in fire-rated floor assemblies.

System 4 - Firestopping at Penetrations, Flexible Seal - AID FIREBARRIER Seal, or A/D Silicone FIREBARRIER Sealant over A/D FIREBARRIER Mineral Wool Firestopping Insulation: for filling voids around multiple penetrations.

System 5 - Firestopping at Penetrations, Rigid Seat - A/D FIREBARRIER Mortar; for filling gaps around non-
moving penetrations.

2.1.2 Mineral Wool Backing Insulation: ULC labelled preformed non-combustible material (A/D FIREBARRIER
Mineral Wool) by A/D Fire Protection Systems Inc.
2.1.3 Retainers (______) clips to support (mineral wool) (______)
2.1.4 Firestopping Sealant: ULC labelled, single component silicone based, (A/D Silicone FIREBARRIER
Sealant) by A/D Fire Protection Systems Inc.
2.1.5 Firestopping Seal: ULC labelled, single component water-based seal, (A/D FIREBARRIER Seal) by A/D
Fire Protection Systems Inc.
2.1.6 Firestopping Mortar: ULC labelled, non-combustible, fibre reinforced, foamed cement mortar, (A/D FIREBARRIER Mortar) by A/D Fire Protection Systems Inc. SPEC NOTE: Areas to be firestopped with mortar may need to be temporarily dammed to contain the material until it sets. Specify .7 if foam and/or mortar is used.
2.1.7 Damming Material: (Mineral fiberboard) (Mineral fiber matting) (Sheet metal) (Plywood or particle board) Alumina silicate fire board) (expanded polystyrene board) (urethane foam backer rod) (______), (permanent) (removable) and in accordance with tested assembly being installed as acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.

3. EXECUTION

3.1. EXAMINATION
3. 1.1 Examine surfaces to receive work of this Section and report any defects which may affect the work of this
Section.
3.1.2 Verify that openings are ready to receive the work of this Section.
3.1.3 Confirm compatibility of surfaces to receive firestopping and smoke seal materials. 3.1.4 Beginning of
installation means acceptance of (existing surfaces) (substrate),

3.2 PREPARATION
3.2.1 Examine sizes and conditions of voids to be filled to establish correct thicknesses and installation of materials. Ensure that substrates and surfaces are clean, dry and frost free.
3.2.2 Prepare surfaces in contact with firestopping materials and smoke seals to manufacturer's instructions. 3.2.3 Mask where necessary to avoid spillage and over coating onto adjoining surfaces; remove stains on adjacent surfaces.
3.2.4 (Install damming materials).
3.2.5 (Install clips and retainers for mineral wool insulation),

3.3 APPLICATION
3.3.1 Install firestopping and smoke seal material and components in accordance with ULC listing and manufacturer's instructions.
3.3.2 Seal holes or voids made by through penetrations, poke-through termination devices, and unpenetrated openings or joints to ensure continuity and integrity of fire separation.
3.3.3 Apply (in sufficient thickness to achieve rating) (to a thickness of(______) mm ((______) in.), to uniform density and texture. 3.3.4 Provide temporary forming as required (and remove forming only after
materials have gained sufficient strength and after initial curing.) (Damming materials not to be removed).
3.3.5 Tool or trowel exposed surfaces to a neat finish where required,
3.3.6 Remove excess material promptly as work progresses and upon completion.
3.3.7 Protect installed material until cured or set.

3.4 CLEANING
3.4.1 Clean adjacent surfaces of firestopping and smoke seal materials.

3.5 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
3.5.1 Notify Consultant when ready for inspection and prior to concealing or enclosing firestopping materials service penetration assemblies.

3.6 SCHEDULE SPEC NOTE:
Schedule firestopping and smoke seal materials at openings and pentrations in fire-rated assembli either in specification or on drawings. A typical schedule follows:
3.6.1 Firestop and smoke seal at:
3.6. 1.1 Pentrations through fire-rated masonry. concrete, and gypsum board partitions and walls.
3.6.1.2 Edge of floor slabs at curtain wall and precast concrete panels.
3.6.1.3 Top of fire-rated masonry and gypsum board partitions.
3.6.1.4 Intersection of fire-rated masonry and gypsum board partitions.
3.6.1.5 Control and sway joints in fire-rated masonry and gypsum board partitions and walls.
3.6.1.6 Openings for building services through fire-rated floor slabs, ceilings and roofs.
3.6.1.7 Openings and sleeves installed for future use through fire separations.
3.6.1.8 Around mechanical and electrical assemblies penetrating fire separations.

3.7 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
SPEC NOTE: Use 3.7.1 to insert firestopping material when more than one firestop system rating is required, where re-entry is required, where dust-free application is required and where allowance for movement is requir 3.7.1 Location of special requirements for firestopping and smoke seal materials at openings and pentrations in fire-rated assemblies are as follows:
3.7. 1.1 Dust free application at (location).
3.7.1.2 Movement: (______) (70).
3.7.1.3 Designed for re-entry, removable at: (location).
3.7.1.4 (______) rating except at (location).

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