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The IFC publishes information to assist the design community as an educational service. The information below is directed to firestopping design issues.

Articles

The Basics of Passive Fire Protection
Facility Alterations Can Affect Firestop Systems
Owners can manage abandoned MEP installations and save money
Cable firestopping: how to find and choose the best solutions for your application
Is the IBC Meeting its Intent? (FireEngineering.com)
Firestop Systems – by David J. Volk, P.E., “Canadian Consulting Engineer”
Firestopping & Fireblocking: What’s the Difference? – “PM Engineer”

Design Information

IFC Guidelines for Evaluating Engineering Judgments
Recommended IFC EJ Guidelines – Air Ducts
Recommended IFC EJ Guidelines – Grease Ducts
IFC Guidelines for Evaluating Engineering Judgments – Perimeter Fire Barrier Systems
Yours, Mine or Ours — Who is Responsible for the Firestopping?
Inspection Guidelines for Through-Penetration and Joint Firestop Systems in Fire Resistance Rated Construction – 5th Edition
The Hose Stream Test
Saving Lives Through Passive Fire Protection
How To Avoid Firestopping Liability

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Maintaining Life Safety Effectiveness in the New Building Codes
Balancing Active and Passive Fire Protection Systems in the Building Codes

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