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STC SABIC Technology Center Jubail2 (STC-J2) Sub Sec. 5.7
Jubail Section - V Regulations, Standard & Specification Rev. No. T0
5.7 CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION Rev. Date Nov 2019

SECTION 07 84 00 - FIRE STOPPING

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION

A. All structural gaps, movement joints, expansion joints in floors, and in fire compartment walls
within each floor, which are designed to withstand structural movement, seismic movement
or thermal expansion & contraction, shall be fully sealed with a tested and approved
proprietary fire resisting seal, to resist the passage of fire and smoke.

B. All mechanical, electrical, and plumbing & drainage services passing through openings in
floors and through fire compartment walls within each floor shall be fully sealed to the
opening with tested and approved proprietary fire stopping materials to resist the passage of
fire and smoke.

C. Situations requiring the installation of such fire resistant joint seals for include typically (but
not exclusively) the following:
1. Walls terminating against the soffit of slabs or beams.
2. Structural expansion joints in floors and walls.
3. Joints between block walls and steel or concrete columns
4. Joints between adjacent sections of block walls.
5. Joints between edges of floor slabs and curtain walling members.
6. Gaps between fire door frames and adjoining walls.
7. Cavity wall voids.
8. Telecommunication work location shown on the Drawings.

D. Cables, Cable Trays, Non-Insulated Metal Pipes, and non-metal pipes of diameter less than
50mm passing through wall or floor openings: Where any such services penetrate fire rated
walls and floors, the gaps between the penetrating items and the structural openings must be
fully sealed to prevent the passage of fire and smoke, as defined in Paragraph 1.01 B above.

1.02 FIRE RESISTANCE PERIOD

A. Provide fire rating corresponding to the rating of structural component.

1.03 MATERIALS SELECTION

A. The fire stopping materials shall be selected to be the most suitable for each individual
situation depending upon the particular size, configuration of openings and ease of access,
anticipated movement, width, depth, and configuration of the joint gap, as recommended by
the Manufacturer, and to the approval of COMPANY Representative.
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1.04 DESIGN

A. The design of each installation shall provide the necessary clearances to be sealed with the
approved fire stopping materials, between the penetrating service and the structural opening
in the wall or floor, to allow for ease of removal, repair, or replacement of the services at any
time in the future.

B. The detailed design of each situation, based on the width, depth, and design movement of
the joint gap as detailed on the Drawings, supported by the Fire Resistant Material
Manufacturer’s Technical Data and Independent Fire Test Assessments, shall be submitted
for approval by CONTRACTOR prior to the construction of the walls or floors requiring the
Joint.

C. All services shall be fully supported either integrally with, or within 250 mm of both faces of
the barrier, such that in the event of the fire causing the supports to collapse, the services will
remain suitably supported from the opposite (non-fire) side of the barrier, thus preventing
their weight from damaging the barrier.

D. The detailed design of each situation, supported by the Fire Resistant Material Manufacturers
Technical Data and Independent Fire Test Assessments shall be submitted for approval by
COMPANY Representative, prior to the installation of the services.

1.05 APPROVAL

A. All fire stopping materials shall comply with ASTM and UL 1479 Standards are to be
assessed and tested by an independent fire testing laboratory to the approval of COMPANY
Representative and are to have the approval of COMPANY’s Loss Prevention Department.

1.06 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. All fire stopping materials are to be manufactured under provision of UBC Section 706. All
materials are to be installed strictly in accordance with the manufacturers written instructions
by suitably experienced and qualified installers.

B. Manufacturer:
1. Manufacturer: Nullifire Ltd.
Torrington Avenue, Coventry CV4 9TJ, England.
Tel. 44 1203 855000, Fax 44 1203 469547
Supplier: Saudi Pan Gulf UBMO, P. O. Box 2473, Al-Khobar – 31952, K. S. A.
Tel. (013) 857-9366, Fax (03) 857-5067
2. HILTI Saudi Arabia (Sa’d H. Abukhadra & Company)
P. O. Box 1798, Dammam – 31952
Tel. # (013) 810-0285, Fax # (013) 847-3986
3. 3M Saudi Arabia (Riyadh)
Building #24 & 25, Zone C2,
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INVITATION TO BID Sec. No. V

STC SABIC Technology Center Jubail2 (STC-J2) Sub Sec. 5.7
Jubail Section - V Regulations, Standard & Specification Rev. No. T0
5.7 CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION Rev. Date Nov 2019

Business Gate, Cordoba District

Airport & Prince Saud Ben Megrin Road
P.O. Box 21840
Riyadh 11485
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Tel: +966 11 465 0052
Fax: +966 11 465 8980

4. Specified Technologies Inc.

210 Evans Way
Somerville, NJ 08876 USA
5. Or approved equivalent.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 GENERAL

A. The following recommended methods for Fire Stopping for each type of gap joint or service
passing through fire rated walls and floors shall be used. Where a particular configuration
requires a different method, details shall be submitted to COMPANY Representative for
approval.

2.02 MATERIALS

A. Joints and Gaps up to 30mm wide, where movement of up to +/-5% is anticipated: The joint
shall be constructed to the gap size as detailed on the Drawings and shall be fully sealed with
an approved proprietary fire resistant material tested to withstand the movement of the joint
and the fire resistance, as per Paragraph 1.04 above.
Install Fire Resistant Gap Mastic to the correct depth required, using foam backing rod to
control the seal depth as required for the Mastic. The face of the Mastic to be smoothed to a
finish approved by COMPANY Representative.

B. Install Fire Resistant Silicone Sealant to the correct depth required, using foam backing rod to
control the seal depth as required for the Sealant. The face of the mastic shall be smoothed
to a finish approved by COMPANY Representative.

C. Joints and Gaps up to 100mm wide where movement of up to +/-50% is anticipated or any
seismic movement is anticipated: The joint shall be constructed to the gap size as detailed
on the Drawings and shall be fully sealed with an approved proprietary fire resistant material
tested to withstand the movement of the joint and the fire resistance, as per Paragraph 1.04
above.

D. Install Intumescent Foam Seal Strip, pre-cut by the manufacturer to the required width and
depth for the fire rating specified, into the gap and bond into position with adhesive. The
Intumescent Strip may be located at any position within the full depth of the joint gap.
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Where excessive damp conditions are expected in normal use, or where during construction
stage the strip could be subjected to wet conditions, (water resistant grade) may be
substituted.

E. Cables, cable trays, non-insulated metal pipes, and non-metal pipes depending upon the
particular size, configuration of openings, and ease of access, install either (a) Barrier Batts
50mm thick, pre-coated both sides with Barrier Mastic applied to seal joints between Batt
sections, around all edges, and around all penetrating pipes and cables for a minimum
distance of 150mm from face of Barrier Batt; or (b) Fire Stop Compound to a minimum
thickness of 100 mm by pouring into floor openings or troweling into wall openings.

F. Cable Trunking: Where closed cable Trunking penetrates fire rated walls or floors, the inside
of the Trunking shall have a proprietary intumescent sealing material installed around the
wires and cables to prevent the passage of fire through the Trunking,

G. Depending upon the particular size, configuration of openings, and ease of access, install
either (a) Intumescent Seal Bags of the most appropriate size packed tightly inside the
Trunking; or (b) Intumescent Foam Strip cut to the required size and fitted inside in layers to
completely fill the Trunking.

H. Single or Grouped Cables through sleeves: The annular space around the cable (s) shall be
sealed with an approved fire resisting sealant to prevent the passage of fire and smoke.
Depending upon the particular size of the gap, install either (a) where the annular gap is not
greater than 30mm, Fire resistant Silicone Putty to the correct depth required; or (b) where
the annular gap is greater than 30mm, Fire Stop Compound, troweled into the opening to a
minimum thickness of 100 mm.

I. Non-insulated metal pipes through sleeves: The annular space around the pipe shall be
sealed with an approved fire resisting sealant to prevent the passage of fire and smoke.

J. Depending upon the particular size of the gap, install either (a) where the annular gap is not
greater than 30mm, Fire resistant Gap Mastic to the correct depth required, using foam
backing rod to control the depth of seal; or (b) where the annular gap is greater than 30mm,
Fire Stop Compound troweled into the opening to a minimum thickness of 100mm.

K. PVC Drainage or Rainwater Pipes (of diameter 50mm or greater): All PVC (or other plastic)
drainage pipes which pass through fire rated walls or floors shall be sealed with a proprietary
intumescent collar to expand and completely seal the hole through the wall or floor which
would be left open due to the collapse of the PVC pipe during a fire.
Depending upon the particular size, configuration of openings, and ease of access, install
either (a) Intumescent Pipe Collars around PVC pipes, bolting to the underside of floor, or to
the fire risk side(s) of walls; or (b) Intumescent Pipe Wraps around PVC pipes and seal inside
wall or floor, filling any gaps around the outside of the Wrap with Fire Stop Compound, taking
care to ensure that edges of Intumescent Wraps are left exposed to the fire risk.
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INVITATION TO BID Sec. No. V

STC SABIC Technology Center Jubail2 (STC-J2) Sub Sec. 5.7
Jubail Section - V Regulations, Standard & Specification Rev. No. T0
5.7 CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION Rev. Date Nov 2019

L. Insulated Hot or Chilled Water pipes: Where the insulation material is not fire resistant for
wall or floor penetrations, either approved fire stopping material shall be fully sealed up to the
pipe and the insulation butted against the fire seal, or a proprietary Intumescent wrap fitted
around the insulation to expand and completely seal the void between the pipe and the wall
or floor which would be left by the burning insulation during a fire.
Depending upon the particular size, configuration of openings, and ease of access, install
either (a) Barrier Batts fully up to the steel pipe and subsequently butt joint and seal the
insulation material up to the Barrier Batt, or (b) if the hole through the floor or wall is lined with
a smooth sleeve of the appropriate size, install Intumescent Wrap around the insulation and
inside the sleeve, filling any gaps around the outside of the Wrap with Fire Stop Compound.

M. A/C or Ventilation Ducting: Where ducting passes through fire rated walls and floors, a
proprietary fire damper as specified elsewhere shall be installed, mounted to the structural
opening in a manner detailed by the damper manufacturer and to the approval of COMPANY
Representative. All surrounding gaps between the damper frame and the structural opening
in the wall or floor shall sealed with approved fire stopping materials.
Depending upon the particular size, configuration of openings, and ease of access, install
either (a) Barrier Batt System; or (b) Intumescent Foam Seal Strip of the required width
bonded in position with adhesive; or (c) Fire Resistant Gap Mastic, to the correct depth
required using foam backing rod to control the depth of the seal.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 INSPECTION

A. Examine the areas and conditions where fire stopping systems are to be installed. Do not
proceed with the work until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.02 INSTALLATION

A. All products used for fire stopping system shall be compatible with the substrates and
substrate conditions to the satisfaction of the installer.

B. Install and place system products in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and as
required for proper installation.

C. Fire Stopping Installation work shall be done by a qualified installer, trained and Certified by
the Fire stopping system manufacturer as per IBC Section 712

3.03 CLEANING AND TOUCH-UP

A. After installation, testing, and adjustment, and just prior to acceptance, thoroughly clean all
adjoining parts of construction. Touch up minor blemishes as approved.
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STC SABIC Technology Center Jubail2 (STC-J2) Sub Sec. 5.7
Jubail Section - V Regulations, Standard & Specification Rev. No. T0
5.7 CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION Rev. Date Nov 2019

3.04 PROTECTION

A. Protect the work. Repair or replace damaged work as required by COMPANY

Representative.

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