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1 2016 NFPA Conference & Expo Barrier Management Symposium An Executive Summary Moderated & Assembled by: Bill McHugh, FCIA Executive Director Hillside, IL USA

2 2016 NFPA Conference & Expo CEUs: To receive CEUs for this session, scan your badge at the back of the room before leaving. Evaluation: Complete a session evaluation on the mobile app. (Search app store for NFPA 2016 C&E. ) Handouts: Handouts will be available via the mobile app and at nfpa.org/conference. Recordings: For information on audio recordings of Educational Sessions, visit nfpa.org/xchange.

3 Barrier Management Systems - Symposium Bill McHugh, FCIA Jonathan Flannery Anne Guglielmo, The Joint Commission Bill Koffel, Koffel Assoc., rep. FCIA

4 Details Objective YOU Speakers Volunteer It s About Patients

5 Why is ASHE Educating with TJC? Identified Problem Passion for Patient Safety Trusted Industry Resource ASHE Mission Dedicated to optimizing the health care physical environment

6 TOTAL FIRE PROTECTION Fire Resistance Effective Compartmentation Fire Barriers, Fire Walls/Floors, Smoke Barriers Firestopping, Fire Dampers, Swinging and Rolling Fire Doors, Fire Rated Glazing Detection & Alarm Systems Sprinkler Suppression Systems Education & Egress Building Owners & Managers, Building Occupants and Firefighters

7 Barrier Management Symposium It s about Effective Compartmentation

8 Barrier Management Symposium World Travelled Faculty Varies some Jonathan Flannery, ASHE Advocacy Anne Guglielmo, The Joint Commission Rich Walke, UL Bill Koffel, Koffel Associates Nestor Sanchez, Gypsum Assoc., USG Corp. Rich Walke, UL - Concrete Industry Bill McHugh, FCIA Firestopping Paul Baillargeon, DHI Fire Doors Marc Sorge, Greenheck Fire & Smoke Dampers Tim Warren, TGP Fire Rated Glazing Industry

9 ASHE Regions Thanks for 2014 and Day Symposiums

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11 2016 BARRIER MANAGEMENT SYMPOSIUM Anne M. Guglielmo, Engineer Department of Engineering The Joint Commission Copyright, The Joint Commission

12 BARRIER MANAGEMENT SYMPOSIUM Program Developers: Joint Commission Firestop Contractors International Association Underwriters Laboratories Participating Organizations: American Society for Healthcare Engineering Gypsum Institute Fire Damper Industry Fire Rated Glazing Industry National Concrete Masonry Association Department of Engineering Copyright, The Joint Commission

13 BARRIER MANAGEMENT SYMPOSIUM LOCATIONS Kick off presentation September 2013 Colorado hosted by CAHED Each ASHE region (10 total) provided host locations approximately 3 per year 3 Regions remain Region 1, Region 7, Region 10 Will close out program in Region 5 this program will be recorded so that the program can be provided on the Portal as a training tool Department of Engineering Copyright, The Joint Commission

14 Top 10 Findings Comparison Standard 2014 % Noncompliance 2015 % Noncompliance 2015 Rank EC % 62% 1 IC % 59% 2 EC % 58% 3 LS % 51% 4 LS % 50% 5 RC % 47% 6 LS % 46% 7 LS % 43% 8 PC % 40% 9 EC % 39% 10 Department of Engineering Copyright, The Joint Commission

15 #5 LS % The hospital provides and maintains building features to protect individuals from the hazards of fire and smoke. EP2 Hazardous Areas Door issues self-closing/positive latching Improper construction and maintenance of area EP 11 Corridor Doors EP 18 Smoke Barrier Penetrations EP 23 Smoke Barrier Doors Department of Engineering Copyright, The Joint Commission

16 Department of Engineering Copyright, The Joint Commission

17 Department of Engineering Copyright, The Joint Commission

18 #7 LS EP 5 & 9 46% Building and fire protection features are designed and maintained to minimize the effects of fire, smoke, and heat. EP 5 Door issues EP 9 Fire Barrier Penetrations Barrier Management Department of Engineering Copyright, The Joint Commission

19 Department of Engineering Copyright, The Joint Commission

20 LS EP 5 RATED DOOR SELF CLOSING Department of Engineering Copyright, The Joint Commission

21 BARRIER MANAGEMENT SYMPOSIUM...at no cost to the attendee... Department of Engineering Copyright, The Joint Commission

22 QUESTIONS? Copyright, The Joint Commission

23 DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING George Mills, MBA, FASHE, CEM, CHFM, CHSP, Green Belt Director Andrea Browne, PhD., DABR Medical Physicist Anne Guglielmo, CFPS, LEED, A.P., CHFM, CHSP Engineer John Maurer, CHFM, CHSP, SASHE Engineer Kathy Tolomeo, CHEM, CHSP Engineer James Woodson, P.E., CHFM Engineer Department of Engineering Copyright, The Joint Commission

24 THE JOINT COMMISSION DISCLAIMER These slides are current as of 6/01/2016. The Joint Commission reserves the right to change the content of the information, as appropriate. These slides are only meant to be cue points, which were expounded upon verbally by the original presenter and are not meant to be comprehensive statements of standards interpretation or represent all the content of the presentation. Thus, care should be exercised in interpreting Joint Commission requirements based solely on the content of these slides. These slides are copyrighted and may not be further used, shared or distributed without permission of the original presenter or The Joint Commission. Department of Engineering Copyright, The Joint Commission

25 FIRE/SMOKE BARRIER FUNDAMENTALS FOR HEALTH CARE FACILITIES Bill Koffel Koffel Associates, Inc. Expertly Engineering Safety From Fire

26 OBJECTIVE Identify the different types of barriers used in health care facilities Identify the key characteristics for each barrier Continuity Protection of openings List at least three strategies that can be used to improve a barrier management program

27 TYPES OF WALL ASSEMBLIES Exterior walls Fire walls Fire barriers Fire partitions No such assembly in NFPA Smoke barriers Smoke partitions

28 FIRE TESTED WALL ASSEMBLIES In accordance with ASTM E119/UL263 Resist passage of heat and hot gases Structural integrity during the test fire Have something left at the end of the test

29 FIVE POINTS Required fire-resistance rating Continuity Openings and penetrations Types of materials Structural robustness

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31 FIRE BARRIERS Fire barriers are used in the following applications: Fire area separations Mixed occupancy separations Incidental use areas Hazardous area separations Exit enclosures Shaft enclosures Horizontal exits Corridor walls NFPA only

32 SUPPORT Supported by construction with the same fireresistance rating as the fire barrier Some exceptions Vary between NFPA and ICC

33 SUMMARY OF FIRE BARRIERS Issue Required Fire-Resistance Rating Required continuity Openings Types of materials Robustness of structural system Requirement Depends upon specific use Floor/ceiling below to deck above General: Aggregate glazing area (or width) <25% wall area/length; maximum size 120 sf. Specific: Rules based on use of barrier As required for the type of construction If load bearing, fire tested with load

34 SMOKE BARRIERS Smoke barriers are used in the following applications: Group I-2 Group I-3 Areas or refuge Other specific applications

35 SUMMARY OF SMOKE BARRIERS Issue Required Fire-Resistance Rating Required continuity Openings Types of materials Robustness of structural system Requirement 1-hour with the exception that a construction of a minimum 0.1 thick steel in Group I-3 buildings is allowed Horizontal: Vertical: Outside wall to outside wall Floor to slab or deck above, continuous through interstitial spaces Supporting construction may be required based upon the applicable codes 20 minutes but not a true fire door in NFPA 101 Smoke- and draft-controlled doors tested in accordance with UL 1784 IBC only As required for the type of construction If load bearing, fire tested with load

36 SMOKE PARTITIONS Smoke partitions are used in the following applications: Corridor walls in Group I-2 IBC only Sprinkler protected hazardous areas NFPA

37 SUMMARY OF SMOKE PARTITIONS Issue Required Fire-Resistance Rating Required continuity Openings Types of materials Requirements Not required (unless otherwise required) Floor/ceiling below to deck above or tight to underside of ceiling membrane in ceiling membrane designed to limit passage of smoke - Difference between NFPA/ICC for ceiling tiles Windows: Sealed to resist free passage of smoke Doors: No louvers Air leakage rated (UL 1784) IBC??? Self closing, or automatic closing by smoke detectors As required for the type of construction Robustness of structural system If load bearing, fire tested with load.

38 LS DRAWING INFORMATION

39 BUILD IT CORRECTLY!!

40 SUCCESSFUL STRATEGIES BUILD IT CORRECTLY Thorough plan review process Contractor qualifications Commissioning systems and buildings o NFPA 3, NFPA 4, ASHE documents, pending ICC std. Complete SOC documentation while contractor still on site Use of certified inspectors or special inspectors

41 FIRE/SMOKE BARRIER FUNDAMENTALS FOR HEALTH CARE FACILITIES Bill Koffel Koffel Associates, Inc. Expertly Engineering Safety From Fire

42 Testing of Fire Resistance and Smoke Resistant Assemblies Rich Walke UL Codes and Advisory Services UL and the UL logo are Trademarks of UL 2015 April 14, 2015

43 Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction 43

44 Code Requirements IBC Section Fire-resistance ratings shall be determined in accordance with ANSI/UL 263 or ASTM E119 LSC The fire resistance of structural elements and building assemblies shall be determined in accordance with test procedures set forth in NFPA 251 (i.e. ANSI/UL 263 or ASTM E119) 44

45 Fire Resistance Expressed as an Hourly Time Period Ratings range from 1/2 to 4 hours Containment of Fire to Room or Floor of Origin 45

46 Standards ANSI/UL 263 ASTM E119 NFPA 251 (Withdrawn) 46

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50 Through- and Membrane-Penetration Firestop Systems 50

51 Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction Establishing an L Rating 51

52 Opening Protectives Fire Door Assemblies Fire Window Assemblies 52

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55 Conditions of Acceptance Walls Flame passage 250ºF / 325ºF Support load Hose stream 55

56 Where Are Listings Found? Hard Copy CD-ROM Online 56

57 Barrier Management Symposium April 14, 2015 Nestor Sanchez, USG Corporation

58 Learning Objectives 1. Explore the gypsum mineral and its impact on fire resistance in a systems basis 2. Understand the different types of gypsum core and their relation to fire resistance 3. Determine recognized methods for repair installed gypsum panels 4. Innovative Technology

59 Gypsum Core Types Three (3) Types of Gypsum Cores Regular Core Type X Type C

60 Repair Small Holes 60

61 Repair Large Holes 61

62 Bill McHugh, Executive Director Firestop Contractors International Association Hillside, IL office Bill McHugh fcia.org

63 Firestopping for Continuity I Systems

64 Firestopping for Continuity I Systems

65 Firestopping for Continuity Firestop Products Sealants Silicone, Latex, Intumescent Wrap Strips Thick, Thin, Wide, Less Wide Putties Pillows Composite Sheets Bricks / Plugs Pre Fabricated Kits Mortar Spray Products Graphics, STI,3M, AD, HILTI, Nelson

66 Firestopping for Continuity Products become Systems What are Firestop Systems? Field Erected Construction Tested to Standards - ASTM E814/UL 1479 UL 2079, ASTM E 1966, ASTM E 2307, ULC S-115 F Rating - Flame T Rating Temperature H Rating Hose (Always) L Rating Smoke W Rating Water Graphics 3M

67 Products become Systems Hose Stream = Shock Test

68 Firestopping for Safety UL Systems System Example: CAJ 1155 Metal Pipe in Concrete Floor or Wall

69 Fire Stop Technologies, Inc. Fire Stop Technologies, Inc.

70 Firestopping for Continuity Products become Systems Firestop Systems Directories UL Intertek FM Approvals Systems Selection & Analysis Not as easy as it looks

71 International Firestop Council Manufacturers firestop.org IFC Guidelines for Evaluating Engineering Judgment Guidelines Construction industry professionals, building officials, fire officials, firestop contractors and other stakeholders need appropriate guidelines for evaluating and using such judgments. As such, IFC developed Recommended IFC Guidelines for Evaluating FireStop Systems in Engineering Judgments.

72 Firestop Materials, Systems & Physical Properties Serve Building Needs Smoke Germs Chemical Resistance Cleaning? Chemical, Biological, Radiation? Product Types Intumescent, Latex, Silicone Ablative Endothermic Graphics 3M, STI, Nelson

73 QUALITY PROCESS

74 Firestop Contractor Qualifications FM & UL/ULC 4 Components 1. Office Facility Quality Management System Audit 2. Field Jobsite Audit 3. Employ a person UL/FM Firestop 80% or better DRI if employed by Approved/Qualified Firm, Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) 4. Annual Audit

75 Firestop Systems Inspection ASTM E ASTM E 2393 Standard Practice for On-Site Inspection of Installed Fire Stops Penetrations - Joints Standard Inspection Procedure Special Inspection Agency Companies Other Qualified Firms Report to Building Owner, Fire Marshals & Code Officials

76 Inspection in Codes ASTM E ASTM E 2393 NFPA 101 / Chapter 8 - Annex 2012 International Building Code CH 17 Special Inspections Buildings 75 & higher above Fire Department Access Occupancy Type III, IV, Chapter 16 Table Abu Dhabi International Building Code

77 Bill McHugh, Executive Director Firestop Contractors International Association Hillside, IL office Bill McHugh fcia.org

78 Inspecting Swinging Fire Doors with Builders Hardware A Practical Guide for AHJs and Facility Management Personnel Paul Baillargeon, DSSF/DHI

79 HI Bill, I am forwarding to you an updated PPT that we would present at the NFPA convention. I would ask you to insert page 74 as the new PPT page 1. Please review and offer any comments on the new presentation.

80 OWNERS & MANAGERS RESONSIBILITY It is critical that building owners and managers understand the importance of providing and maintaining the protective barriers in their facilities. The building owners and managers must also be educated as to what components make up the barriers, such as the Fire Doors and Other Protective Openings, and how to maintain the barriers over the life of the building.

81 NFPA 80 Standard for Fire Rated Doors and Other Openings Protectives Doors and hardware play a significant role in life safety. The fire door assemblies, which are part of the building barriers, are essential elements in containing fire and smoke and play a major role in both providing safe areas of refuge within the building, and in allowing the building occupants and rescue personnel time to safely enter and egress the buildings in times of emergency based on the time limits designs.

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83 NFPA 80 is the recognized standard! NFPA 80, Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives, requires the annual inspection of fire doors as well as documentation of inspection, testing and maintenance procedures. Upon adoption of the newer model codes*and the NFPA 80 standard, healthcare and other types of facility maintenance personnel will require the awareness and expertise to support their inspection, remediation, and ongoing maintenance needs to ensure their facility s compliance with NFPA 80

84 NFPA 80 HISTORY 1999 edition (and earlier editions) of NFPA 80 Chapter 15, Care and Maintenance o Paragraph Hardware shall be examined frequently and any parts found to be inoperative shall be replaced immediately. In the previous editions of NFPA 80 prior to 2007, the duration of time between inspections is ambiguous. Additionally, it is not clear as to what components of the fire door assembly should be inspected.

85 New NFPA 80 Requirements In the 2007, 2010 and 2013 edition of NFPA 80, Chapter 5.2.1, Care and Maintenance, requires annual inspection, of every fire door in new and existing buildings along with a written record of every assembly inspected. The revised NFPA 80 standards also provides specific instructions, as described in Chapter 6, as to which components of the fire door assemblies must inspected.

86 Healthcare Facility Managers Update. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has adopted the 2012 edition of NFPA This rule adopts updated provisions of the National Fire Protection Association s (NFPA) 2012 edition of the Life Safety Code (LSC) as well as provisions of the NFPA s 2012 edition of the Health Care Facilities Code. 101: Life Safety Code.

87 Keep These Points in Mind Fire doors are mechanical equipment that is subject to wear and tear Failure to properly maintain fire door assemblies in good operating condition is the action that violates code

88 NFPA 80 Chapter 5 Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Chapter 5 o Applies to new and existing installations o Covers Fire Doors, Fire Shutters, and fire windows and opening protectives, other than fire dampers and fabric fire safety curtains.

89 When shall a Fire Door Assembly Inspection take place? New Construction-Prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy. Upon completion of installation, doors, shutters and window assemblies shall be inspected and tested in accordance with (NFPA ). Existing Buildings-upon completion of maintenance work or repair work, the fire door assemblies should be inspected and tested to ensure the are in compliance to this standard , A (NFPA ).

90 NFPA Edition minimum 13 inspection steps Labels are clearly visible and legible No open holes or breaks exist in surfaces of either the door or frame Glazing, vision light frames, and glazing beads are intact and securely fastened in place, if so equipped The door, frame, hinges, hardware, and noncombustible threshold are secured, aligned, and in working order with no visible signs of damage No parts are missing or broken

91 NFPA Edition minimum 13 inspection steps Door clearances do not exceed clearances listed in or The self-closing device is operational; that is, the active door completely closes when operated from the full open position If a coordinator is installed, the inactive leaf closes before the active leaf Latching hardware operates and secures the door when it is in the closed position

92 NFPA Edition minimum 13 inspection steps Auxiliary hardware items that interfere or prohibit operation are not installed on the door or frame No field modifications to the door assembly have been made that void the label Meeting edge protection, gasketing, and edge seals, where required, are inspected to verify their presence and integrity Signage affixed to the door meets the requirements listed in 4.1.4

93 Inspections and Testing How 2 Parts of the Annual Inspection Functional Test o Verify proper operation, full closure, closing the door by all means of activation. Visual Inspection o Minimum items to verify during inspection.

94 Documentation Record of all inspections and testing, signed by inspector and kept for AHJ. How long? o Acceptance tests life of the assembly o Other inspection and tests at least 3 years What type? o No mandatory format - paper or electronic are OK.

95 Who is responsible? Owners/Facility Managers Inspectors AHJs

96 Authority Having Jurisdiction s (AHJ) Role and Responsibilities Enforce NFPA 80 s requirements for fire door assemblies o Installation and maintenance o Annual inspections (including performance based option) Approve the Fire Door Inspector of record who performs the inspection. (Fire Door Inspector Criteria )

97 Fire Door Inspector Criteria Acceptance testing of fire door and window assemblies shall be performed by a qualified person with knowledge and understanding of the operating components of the type of assembly being subject to testing. Qualified Person. A person who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, professional standing, or skill, and who, by knowledge, training, and experience, has demonstrated the ability to deal with the subject matter, the work, or the project.

98 Building Owner s Role and Responsibilities Maintaining fire door assemblies in working condition in accordance with NFPA 80 o NFPA 80 limits the type of work that can be performed on fire door assemblies o Owner s personnel need to be aware of limitations Performing and documenting NFPA 80 s safety inspections of fire door assemblies o Annually

99 Inspection Items

100 Steel Door Frames (1) Labels o Fire rated labels properly attached and readable

101 Steel Door Frames (1) Frame Condition o No-rust through on frames

102 Steel Door Frames (1) Frame Condition o No open holes or breaks in the frame faces.

103 Steel Door Frames (1) Frame Condition o No unused fastener holes. o Frame jamb extends to floor. No space between bottom of frame and floor. o Fasteners installed in miters of knock down frames.

104 Steel and Wood Doors Clearances at jambs, head, & meeting stiles o Hollow Metal Doors: 1/8-inch (+/- 1/16- inch) o Wood Doors: 1/8-inch o Silencers/mutes installed

105 Wood Doors (2) Fire rated labels properly attached and readable No delaminating of door face to core of doors No holes, cracks, or splits in faces, stiles, and rails of doors

106 Steel & Wood Doors No unused fastener holes Proper clearances o 3/4-inch maximum clearance between bottom of door and finished floor or threshold

107 Steel Doors (2) No broken welds on rails or stiles of steel doors. No holes in faces and edges of steel doors. Verify face of door for delaminating of face skins from core of door.

108 Glazing Glazing beads securely fastened/no missing fasteners. Labeled light kits secured fastened - no missing fasteners. Correctly sized fire rated glazing installed.

109 Hardware (4) Incorrect hardware i.e.; deadbolt, hold open closers. Correct operation of doors o Swing freely o Self-Closing o Self-Latching

110 Hinges, Continuous Hinges, Pivots Labeled or listed. Steel hinges and pivots. Ball Bearing hinges. Spring Hinges (must be labeled on fire doors) Door must fully close from an open position of 30 degrees with spring hinges.

111 Hinges, Continuous Hinges, Pivots Hinge reinforcements secured to frame No rust on hinges/screws, reinforcements Steel shims No missing/loose screws Use of steel hinge fillers (at hardware retrofits)

112 Locksets / Latchsets Listed or labeled Correctly secured with no broken parts or missing fasteners Latch bolt projects the required distance into the strike 1/2-inch minimum or as required by the manufacturer

113 Fire Exit Hardware Must bear fire exit hardware label Latch bolt projects the required distance into the strike o 1/2-inch minimum or as required by the manufacturer No missing parts o lever, knob o end caps o Strikes o bottom rods o fire pin

114 Fire Exit Hardware Strikes properly attached o No missing fasteners Confirm that the fire exit hardware devices are attached to door with through bolts No type of mechanical dogging of devices exists

115 Door Closers Fire labeled or listed Closer arms intact Securely attached Non hold-open type No missing screws Functions as intended Brackets provided where required Door closes from the full open position

116 Flush Bolts Manual flush bolts limited application on fire doors Automatic flush bolts require door coordinator Be aware of egress requirements

117 Door Coordinators (8) Used for pairs with an active and inactive leaf o Ensures the inactive leaf closes first

118 Gasketing Fire rated or listed Continuous around perimeter of door; no breaks are allowed Gasket material must be in full contact with door frame

119 Astragals 6.4.7* Must extend 3/4-inch over door edge Astragals shall be full height of doors and securely fastened to door

120 Door Bottoms (12) Fire rated or listed Must retract fully and may not rub on floor during opening cycle Cannot be used to close a gap greater than 3/4- inch Securely attached to door with no missing fasteners

121 Protection Plates Size of plates shall not exceed the sizes in the manufacturers listings o The listing of the door o The listing of the protection plate Plates installed higher than 16 inches from the bottom of the door are required to be labeled

122 Protection Plates Confirm that no plates are mounted on doors more than 48 inches above finished floor All screws that are drilled for fastening of protection plate must be inserted and properly set o No broken screw heads

123 Signage Signage attached to doors with adhesive only o No screws or nails allowed Signage must not exceed 5% of door surface area Signage is not permitted to be attached to glass or glazing

124 Blockage (10) Area around door must remain clear of any materials

125 Door Wedges (10) Manual blocking open of doors is not permitted o Kick-down door holders o Friction door holders o Overhead door holders o Hold open arms on door closers o Furniture, trash cans, fire extinguishers, etc

126 Mechanical Hold-Opens (10) Not allowed o Kick-down stops o Stops with hooks o Closers with hold-open arms

127 Decorations (13) Decorations can cause premature door failure due to additional fuel added to fire loading of door

128 Mail Bins or Boxes on Doors (13) Fasteners penetrate door skin and product adds fuel to fire door assembly.

129 Strike pocket in frame filled with miscellaneous materials preventing latch bolt projection Strikes

130 Electrified Hardware Must activate, as required, upon activation of the following devices: o Card Readers o Key Switches o Push Buttons o Fire Alarm Activation

131 Resources for the Owner Door Security & Safety Foundation- Fire Door Inspection Awareness and Education Training Seminars Guideline manuals and resource materials for owners, facility personnel and AHJs. Complimentary interactive awareness tutorial available online 24/7 Door and Hardware Institute- Technical education courses on doors and hardware- in person and online Fire Door Inspector Training & credential programs. Industry s leading resource for certified professionals

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133 Installation/Configuration Fire Dampers Smoke Dampers Combination Fire/Smoke Dampers Operational Test/Inspection Periodic Test/Maintenance

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135 Installed with sleeves factory or field mounted sleeve requirements

136 Type multi-blade 3-V or airfoil blade Construction blade and jamb seals always with a ULapproved actuator

137 137 Mounting must be factory mounted internal or external Operation spring return two position or modulating

138 Provide the same level of protection as individual fire and smoke dampers. Installation guidelines of fire and smoke dampers apply.

139 Operational Test NFPA 80 Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives Frequency After the installation of a damper is completed, an operational test shall be conducted. Test Method The damper shall fully close from the open position. The operational test shall verify that there is full and unobstructed access to the fire damper and all listed components. All indicating devices shall be verified to work and report to the intended location. The operational test shall be conducted under non-fire HVAC airflow conditions as well as static flow conditions.

140 Operational Test NFPA 105 Standard for the Installation of Smoke Door Assemblies and Other Opening Protectives Frequency An operational test shall be conducted after the building s HVAC system has been balanced. Test Method The operational test shall be conducted under normal HVAC airflow conditions as well as static flow conditions. The damper shall fully close/seal under both test conditions. All indicating devices shall be verified to work properly and report to the intended location. Combination fire/smoke dampers shall also meet the testing requirements contained in NFPA 80.

141 Fire, Smoke, and Combination Fire Smoke Dampers

142 M Maintenance (& Management)

143 Maintenance Code Required How?? Barrier Maintenance How to keep Track Barrier Management Initiative Paper Software Labeling

144 National Fire Protection Association - NFPA SECTION Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing Whenever or wherever any device, equipment, system, condition, arrangement, level of protection, fire-resistive construction, or any other feature is required for compliance with the provisions of this Code, such device, equipment, system, condition, arrangement, level of protection, fire-resistive construction, or other feature shall thereafter be continuously maintained in accordance with applicable NFPA requirements or requirements developed as part of a performance-based design, or as directed by the AHJ. [101: ]

145 National Fire Protection Association - NFPA No existing life safety feature shall be removed or reduced where such feature is a requirement for new construction. [101: ] * Existing life safety features obvious to the public, if not required by the Code, shall be either maintained or removed. [101: ] Any device, equipment, system, condition, arrangement, level of protection, fire-resistive construction, or any other feature requiring periodic testing, inspection, or operation to ensure its maintenance shall be tested, inspected, or operated as specified elsewhere in this Code or as directed by the AHJ. [101: ] Maintenance, inspection, and testing shall be performed under the supervision of a responsible person who shall ensure that testing, inspection, and maintenance are made at specified intervals in accordance with applicable NFPA standards or as directed by the AHJ. [101: ]

146 International Fire Code Maintenance SECTION 703 FIRE-RESISTANCE-RATED CONSTRUCTION Maintenance. The required fire-resistance rating of fire-resistance-rated construction, including, but not limited to, walls, firestops, shaft enclosures, partitions, smoke barriers, floors, fire-resistive coatings and sprayed fireresistant materials applied to structural members and fire-resistant joint systems, shall be maintained. Such elements shall be visually inspected by the owner annually and properly repaired, restored or replaced where damaged, altered, breached or penetrated. Records of inspections and repairs shall be maintained..

147 International Fire Code Maintenance SECTION 703 FIRE-RESISTANCE-RATED CONSTRUCTION Maintenance. (continued) Where concealed, such elements shall not be required to be visually inspected by the owner unless the concealed space is accessible by the removal or movement of a panel, access door, ceiling tile or similar movable entry to the space. Openings made therein for the passage of pipes, electrical conduit, wires, ducts, air transfer openings and holes made for any reason shall be protected with approved methods capable of resisting the passage of smoke and fire. Openings through fireresistance-rated assemblies shall be protected by self- or automatic-closing doors of approved construction meeting the fire protection requirements for the assembly.

148 International Fire Code Maintenance SECTION 703 FIRE-RESISTANCE-RATED CONSTRUCTION Maintenance. (continued) Fireblocking and draftstopping. Required Fireblocking and draftstopping in combustible concealed spaces shall be maintained to provide continuity and integrity of the construction Smoke barriers and smoke partitions. Required smoke barriers and smoke partitions shall be maintained to prevent the passage of smoke. Openings protected with approved smoke barrier doors or smoke dampers shall be maintained in accordance with NFPA Fire walls, fire barriers and fire partitions. Required fire walls, fire barriers and fire partitions shall be maintained to prevent the passage of fire. Openings protected with approved doors or fire dampers shall be maintained in accordance with NFPA 80.

149 International Fire Code Maintenance SECTION 703 FIRE-RESISTANCE-RATED CONSTRUCTION Maintenance. The required fire resistance rating of fireresistance rated construction (including walls, fire stops, shaft enclosures, partitions, smoke barriers, floors, fire resistive coatings and sprayed fire resistant materials applied to structural members and fire resistive joint systems) shall be maintained. Such elements shall be visually inspected by the owner annually and properly repaired, restored or replaced when damaged, altered, breached or penetrated. Openings made therein for the passage of pipes, electrical conduit, wires, ducts, air transfer openings, and holes made for any reason shall be protected with approved methods capable of resisting the passage of smoke and fire.

150 Barrier Management Begins when new construction ends

151 M Barrier Management Systems Now it s your building. Gleeson Powers Graphic

152 WHAT NEEDS TO BE MAINTAINED? Fire Resistive Wall Construction Fire Doors Fire Dampers Firestop Systems: Joint Systems Hot and Cold Water Piping Laboratory Waste Medigas Piping Pneumatic Tubing Sprinkler Piping Rigid Electrical Conduits Cable Trays BX Cables Low Voltage Cables and More. Low Voltage!!!! Gleeson Powers Graphic

153 Barrier Management Policy = Tool ASHE Member Healthcare Engineer & Director Communicates Rules of Engagement in Contracts Internal Contracts External Contracts Pre Construction Meetings Barrier Warnings - Markings Violation Consequences Ongoing Management Staff Education & Incentives

154 11 Sample Permit Area Gleeson Powers Graphic

155 11 Sample Project Gleeson Powers Graphic

156 11 Project is assigned to Contract or Sample Project Contractor and Hospital evaluate Project FIRE BARRIE RS? YES NO Finish Fire Barrier Permit is Issued to Contractor NO Is Contractor Qualified? YES Project Documentation is submitted as part of Closeout YES YES Qualified Contractor is Subcontracted Qualified Contractor Installs Firestop Systems Completed Work is reviewed for Compliance Firestop Installations Complaint? NO Gleeson Powers Graphic

157 Barrier Management Policy Tool Ongoing Management Engineering Staff Reviews User Staff Reviews Inside Construction Outside Contractor

158 Barrier Management Policy Tool Education - Healthcare Staff Fire Doors & Hardware Simple things Close & Latch Holes in Door Ladder =?? Permit Sticker? Fire Rated Walls - Holes Accidental Workers

159 TOTAL FIRE PROTECTION Effective Compartmentation Fire Barriers, Fire Walls/Floors, Smoke Barriers Firestopping, Fire Dampers, Swinging and Rolling Fire Doors, Fire Rated Glazing Detection & Alarm Systems Sprinkler Suppression Systems Education & Egress Building Owners & Managers, Building Occupants and Firefighters

160 Continuity Effective Compartmentation & Features

161 Objective Share Knowledge Barriers are for Safety DIIM Properly Designed and Specified Tested and Listed Systems Directories, Tables Specified Professional Installation Companies, Workforce Properly Inspected by Companies, Workforce Maintained NFPA (TJC, CMS) International Fire Code - IFC Annually (Local) Effective Compartmentation for Fire & Life Safety

162 ASHE Day Program

163 Barrier Management Systems - Symposium Bill McHugh, FCIA Jonathan Flannery Anne Guglielmo, The Joint Commission Bill Koffel, Koffel Assoc., rep. FCIA

164 Bill McHugh, Executive Director Firestop Contractors International Association Hillside, IL office Bill McHugh fcia.org Today s Slides are Posted: Right side

165 2016 NFPA Conference & Expo Barrier Management Symposium An Executive Summary Moderated & Assembled by: Bill McHugh, FCIA Executive Director Hillside, IL USA

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