Unclear or inadequate firestop specifications can lead to costly project delays, compliance issues, and life safety risks. This session will equip architects with the knowledge and resources needed to confidently specify firestop systems that align with code requirements. Attendees will learn how to avoid common specification mistakes, leverage industry-leading spec-writing tools, and streamline the firestop design process—ensuring sustainable, code-compliant, and liability-reducing fire protection in their projects.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the importance of specifying firestop correctly.
- Identify and avoid the most common mistakes made when specifying firestop.
- Describe the features and shortcomings of the most widely-used spec writing tools with respect to firestopping.
- Identify resources and solutions available to help make firestop specification faster, easier and with lower liability.
- John Zalepka, AIA
Director of Training & Industry Engagements - Specified Technologies Inc.