ASME A112.20.2-2004 pdf free download.Qualification of lnstallers of Fire stop Systems and Devices for Piping Systems.
1.5 Recommended Guidelines fo Firestop Contractors
Nonmandatory Appendix A provides recommended guidelines for firestop contractors,
2 GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
2.1 Laws, Codes, Rules, Listing Agencies, and Regulations
The quahfied firestop systems installer shall be able to identify and demonstrate knowledgeof theapplicable laws. codes, rules, listing agencies. and regulations from the federal, stale, and local levels rebted to the scope of this Standard.
2.2 Basic Concepts
The qualified uirestop systems installer shall be able to identify and describe the basic concepts pertaining to
(a) fire dynamics
(1’) firestopping
(c) piping systems
(d) compartmentation and protection of structural elements
2.3 Notifications
The qualified firestop systems installer shall be able to identify and describe the actions that take place prior to and alter installing and testing a firestop system, including
(a) notification to proper authorities (authority having jurisdiction)
(b) notification to job inspector
(c) notification to premise owners
Id) notification to the architect/engineer of record
3 PRODUCT PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE
3.1 Major Components
11w qualified firestop systems installer shall be able to identify the major components of firestop material and systems as defined by the listing directories of appropriate third party certification organizations.
3.2 Application
The qualified firestop systems installer shall be able to identify and describe the proper application of firestop systems with respect to
(a) model building codes requirements
(b) design on approved plans and specifications
(C) fire resistance ratings of assemblies being penetrated
(d) types of materials
(e) types of fire-resistive construction
(f) listing agency directones
(g) product listing/labclmg specifications and instal• lation criteria
(h) ContractOr labeling/marking
3.3 Performance Characteristics
The qualified firestop systems installer shall be able to identify and describe the performance characteristics of fireslop systems and devices as outlined in para. 9.
4 PRODUCT INSTALLATiON KNOWLEDGE
4.1 installation Requirement.s
The qualified firestop systems installer shall be able to identif and describe the proper installation requirements for the firestop systems pertaining to
(a) firestop manufacturer installation instructions
(b) local jurtsdictional requirements
(c) system listing conditions
(d) site environment conditions
(e) proper material handling and use
(f) installer-performed field testing
(g) piping instaibtion requirements
4.2 improper Installations
The qualified firestop systems installer shall be able to identify and describe potential hazards resulting (rum the improper installations of firestop systems (refer to para. 9).
5 SYSTEM AND SYSTEM COMPONENT ACCEPTANCE TESTiNG KNOWLEDGE
5.1 FieLd inspection and Test Procedures
The qualified fireslop systems installer shall be able to describe the field inspection and test procedures associated with the following:
(a) firestop system type
(b) insulation type, thickness, and compression
(c) type and size of penetration opening
(d) orientation of penetrating item
(e) annular space determination
(f) approved drawings and specifications
(g) Firestop system and assembly rating
5.2 Precautions and Hazards
The qualified firestop systems installer shall be able to describe the precautions and haiards during installation and field tests relating to
(a) confined spaces safety
(b) site notification protocol
(c) electricity and safety
(d) tool usage.