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Firestop Overview
Fire protection is a critical consideration
for architects, engineers and contractors
responsible for creating the design,
specification and construction of new
buildings. It must also be considered in the
ongoing maintenance of occupied spaces.
The elements that combine to ignite a fire
are largely outside of the architect and
engineers’ control; however, steps can be
taken to control the spread of fire once it
has started. Effective fire control within
a building is generally achieved through
a combination of active and passive fire
protection systems.
Passive fire protection systems are
integrated into the structure of a building,
restricting the spread of smoke and fire to a
compartment that is comprised of fire-rated
walls, floors and ceilings. To the extent
possible, all penetrations through these firerated walls, floors and ceilings should be
firestopped in accordance to a tested and
approved system. Additionally, all bottomof-wall, top-of-wall, and wall-to-wall joints
in this fire-rated compartment should be
firestopped in accordance to a tested and
approved system.
Firestop systems are designed to contain
fire and minimize the amount of smoke
passing through joints and penetrations to
allow occupants more time to safely exit the
building.
Hilti Firestopping Systems
Hilti team members take great pride in
the fact that our red toolbox is instantly
recognized at construction sites around the
world as a well-respected and quality brand.
Hilti’s portfolio of firestop products, combined
with a knowledgeable technical services team
and innovative software offering, provides
specifiers, installers and building occupants
with the following key attributes:
Outstanding Quality — Hilti’s firestop
products are tested to the highest
standards ensuring that only the best
solutions are delivered to market bearing
the Hilti name.
Simple Installations — Hilti firestop
products arrive ready to use on your jobsite.
Installation instructions and quick reference
videos make the installing process quick
and easy.
System Approvals — Hilti provides
firestop systems that can be used both
locally and nationally in compliance
with corresponding codes and regional
regulations.
Comprehensive Solutions — Hilti provides
firestop solutions for a wide range of joints
and through penetrations where fire or
smoke may try to spread.
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Active fire protection systems are designed to
react to the presence of fire by suppressing
it with sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers or
other proactive mechanical systems.
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