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Awesome training! The presenter was great at taking this challenging subject and making it understandable.

Lots of personal examples and stories illustrated the main points. Plenty of real life photos that illustrated the good and the bad - this made it easy to grasp for future inspections. The demonstration of firestopping products from various manufacturers helped us see how to inspect better.

The attendees seemed to represent a good cross section of people involved in firestopping: inspectors, engineers, AHJs, former contractors. The instructor and attendees made it re-assuring to know what the standard of care and practice was across the U.S. We learned from each other too!

Well worthwhile training!
John S., P.E., Springfield, MO

Special Inspection Seminar Descriptions

The IFC offers seminars for those charged with conducting special inspections in accordance with ASTM E2173 (penetrations) and E2393 (joints). Special inspection of firestopping is required by IBC 2012/2015 and by NFPA 1. Seminars are held around the US as regional demand arises. Premier Certificate level of achievement is completed by completing firestop product familiarization and the online certificate program.

There are three types of seminars offered:

Firestop Product Familiarization Seminars (4-6 hours)
These IFC-approved seminars provide training on the inspection of all types of firestop products, including the full line of products of at least four (4) manufacturers. Such training is required for those special inspectors seeking to upgrade their IFC special inspector certificate to a Premier Certificate. This training is also required by OSHPD for individuals doing all levels of firestop inspection. Click here for more information.

Hands-on how-to-inspect firestopping seminars (8 hours)
This IFC-instructed seminars provide the fundamentals for how to inspect penetration and joint firestop installations in the field, to comply with the requirements of ASTM E2174 and E2393. Seminars are taught by highly experienced special inspectors, to enhance the peer-to-peer experience. A complete seminar description is available here. Completion of this seminar is required by those seeking to apply for Intertek IQP "Qualified Firestop Inspector" program. The IQP designation is mandated by OSHPD for those doing firestop inspections in new construction and in existing facility additions.

One-Day Combined Special Inspection Seminar and Hands-on Product Familiarization (8 hours)
The special inspection of Firestop systems was added to the 2012 IBC. This seminar is aimed at individuals who will be conducting those inspections. The seminar will provide an understanding of the various listed penetration and joint systems to be inspected, explain when the special inspection requirements apply, and how to comply with the code-required ASTM methodology for sampling and visual and destructive testing. The seminar also includes hands-on product familiarization with the products of four or more firestop manufacturers. A complete seminar description is available here. Completion of this seminar fulfills the required one-day seminar requirement for those seeking to apply for Intertek IQP "Qualified Firestop Inspector" program. The IQP designation is mandated by OSHPD for those doing firestop inspections in new construction and in existing facility additions.

Let us know in which city/state you would like to see a future special inspection seminar scheduled. If we collect enough interest in a given region, we'll work to schedule a seminar there.

Perimeter Fire Containment

Perimeter fire containment inspection seminar (8 hours; can also be adjusted to your needs)
Perimeter fire barriers, as defined by ASTM E2307, are the systems that prevent fire and smoke spread via the inside of the building via the joint (gap) between a curtain wall and a floor slab. All curtain wall construction has such a joint. This seminar provides an understanding of Curtain Wall and Perimeter Containment. It details the building code requirements related to this joint (IBC in the US, UAE Fire & Life Safety Code of Practice plus IBC when taught in the Middle East). The seminar covers UL and ASTM Testing Standards, the ASTM special inspection methodology for sampling and visual and destructive testing (ASTM E2174), and best practices of Firestop Inspection and Quality Control. Download the seminar brochure.

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8-hr Hands-on how-to-inspect Firestopping Seminar 4-hr Multi-Manufacturer Firestop Product Training Seminar (description) 8-hr Understanding IBC Firestop Inspection and Multi-Manufacturer Firestop Product Training (description) 8-hr Perimeter Fire Containment Seminar

Descriptions for each seminar:

8-hr Hands-on how-to-inspect Firestopping Seminar http://files.firestop.org/Classic_Seminar_Description_2019.pdf
4-hr Multi-Manufacturer Firestop Product Training Seminar https://www.firestop.org/product-training.html
8-hr Understanding IBC Firestop Inspection and Multi-Manufacturer Firestop Product Training http://files.firestop.org/Combination_SpecialInspection_Seminar_Description.pdf
8-hr Perimeter Fire Containment Seminar http://files.firestop.org/IFC_Perimeter_Fire_Containment_seminar_brochure2019.pdf

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The International Firestop Council provides Firestop Inspector seminars throughout North America. These are provided at no cost to local jurisdictions. The IFC provides the instructors and instructional materials. The local jurisdiction requesting the seminar provides the venue, and is responsible for all other organizational details (e.g. invitations, seating, snacks, projector and screen, etc.)

Depending on the subject matter depth desired, the seminars can be either 2hr, 4hr, or a full day (7 hrs instruction, 8 hr total with breaks). To see a description of each seminar, see files.firestop.org/IFC_ICC_AHJ_Seminars.pdf

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