SECTION 07 84 00

FIRE STOPPING

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. To be read with Division XX - General Requirements, Conditions of Contract,

all related Technical Specifications and associated drawings of this Contract.

1.2 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Provide all labor, material, plant, equipment and appliances and perform all
necessary operations required to execute the work of this section.

1.3 RELATED SECTIONS

A. This schedule is intended to be used as a helpful indication of the related

sections within the Project Specifications. It is not necessarily comprehensive or
complete and it is the Contractor’s responsibility to ascertain all applicable
sections required to understand the full Scope of Works intended.

1.4 REFERENCES

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER **
these references are as per the Fire Life safety code of UAE 2018 Editions

A. Including as under but not limited to the following. Except as otherwise specified
herein, perform work in accordance with specifications, codes and standards cited
therein, and their latest editions, revisions, applicable addenda and supplements
or equivalent approved by the Authority having jurisdiction(AHJ).

B. Standards and Codes:

1. ASTM E84 - Standard Test Method for Surface Burning

Characteristics of Building Materials.
2. ASTM E119 - Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building
Construction and Materials.
3. ASTM E814 - Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Through-
Penetration Fire Stops.
4. ASTM E1966 - Standard Test Method for Fire Resistive Joint Systems.

5. ASTM E2307 - Standard Test Method for Determining the Fire

Resistance of Perimeter Fire Barrier Systems Using the
Intermediate Scale Multi Story Test Apparatus.

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 6. BS 476-20 - Methods for determination of the fire resistance of
elements of construction.
7. EN1366-3 - Fire resistance tests for service installations –
Penetration Seals.
8. EN1366-4 - Fire resistance tests for service installations – Linear
Joint Seals.
9. EN1364-3 - Fire resistance tests for non-loadbearing elements.
Curtain walling. Full configuration.
10. EN1364-4 - Fire resistance tests for non-loadbearing elements.
Curtain walling. Part configuration

11. UL 263 - Fire Tests of Building Construction and

Materials.
12. UL 723 - Tests for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building
Materials.
13. UL 1479 - Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Firestops.
14. UL 2079 - Tests for Fire Resistance of Building Joint Systems.

C. All applicable local codes, regulations, etc. of Authorities having

Jurisdiction.

1.5 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. This section establishes requirements for the furnishing of fire protection and
fire-retardant materials to all gaps, voids and surrounds to all building
components, services and materials when installed in the works to achieve the fire
resistance required between adjoining spaces or where necessary to prevent
passage of smoke and fire, including pipes, ducts and conduits, linear joint
openings, and saving gaps.

1.6 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Provide firestopping system(s) of enough thickness, width and density to provide

and maintain all required fire resistance rating, in accordance with Authorities
having jurisdiction (AHJ).

B. At penetration of fire rated walls, partitions, ceilings or floor construction,

completely pack voids 64 kg/M3 density Rockwool material to full thickness of the
penetrated element (as required by listed system) and seal both ends with
approved fire rated sealant.

C. All joints between fire rated barriers are required to be fire stopped with fire
resisting material that also accommodates the anticipated movement at this
point.

1.7 SUBMITTALS FOR REVIEW

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 A. Product Data: Provide data on product characteristics, performance and
limitation criteria.
B. Submit samples, shop drawings, specifications, description of system and
manufacturers installation method in accordance with the Contract Documents.
Submission shall indicate all dimensions, details of construction, details of
installation, relation and connections with adjoining work, fastenings, anchorages,
and shop and site finishes.

C. Submit in accordance with the Contract Documents copies of the following

information from the manufacturer, and confirm that one copy of each item has
been distributed to the installer:

1. Certificate (in the form of standard data sheet or letter) that

fireproofing/firestopping material to be used complies with these
specifications.
2. Statement that each product to be supplied is recommended for the
application shown.

1.8 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Provide materials and components and perform work in accordance with

relevant ASTM / UL / BS / EN Standards, including but not limited to the codes
listed in 1.4 a.

B. All products used must conform to the requirements of authority having

jurisdiction (AHJ).

1.9 QUALIFICATIONS

A. Manufacturer: Company specializing in manufacturing the products specified in

this section with minimum 5 years documented and proven experience.

B. Applicator: Company specializing in performing the work of this section with

minimum 2 years documented and proven experience and approved by
manufacturer, AHJ and the Engineer.

1.10 MOCK-UP

A. Apply firestop material to a representative substrate surface of each type like

masonry, concrete, stud wall, substrate surface, pipes, ducts, conduits, etc.

B. If accepted, mockup will demonstrate minimum standard for the Work.

C. Mockup may remain as part of the Work as directed by the Engineer.

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1.11 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Deliver firestopping products to project site in original, unopened containers or

packages with intact and legible manufacturers’ labels identifying product and
manufacturer, date of manufacture, lot number, shelf life, if applicable.

B. Store and handle firestopping materials to prevent their deterioration or damage

due to moisture, temperature changes, contaminants, or other causes.

C. Do not cover up firestopping installations that will become concealed behind

other construction until checked by Engineer.

1.12 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Do not apply materials when temperature of substrate material and ambient

temperature are not in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

B. Provide ventilation in areas to receive solvent cured materials.

1.13 CO-ORDINATION

A. Co-ordinate work with other Divisions, namely Mechanical and Electrical.

1.14 FIRE STOPPING WARRANTY

A. Contractor shall furnish written warranty of 25-30 years, agreeing to repair or

replace work which has shown any evidence of deterioration, failed to provide an
airtight seal, failed to provide a watertight seal where required, failed in
adhesion or cohesion, or failed as a result of defects in materials of workmanship.
Upon notification of such defects, within the warranty period, make necessary
repairs or replacement as per urgency shown by the Employer.

1.15 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

A. Conform to applicable code for design and installation of fire stops to Authority
Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) regulations for flame/smoke requirements.

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PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Acceptable Manufacturers: -
 FISCHER
 fosroc
 Dowsil
 FlameStop

B. Single Source: Provide firestopping products from a single manufacturer. Do not mix
materials from different manufacturers within an opening.

2.2 MATERIALS

A. Firestop Materials:

Provide only Firestop systems, which have been tested and listed as Firestop
systems to meet every condition of the work. Do not provide materials or
systems not part of a tested and listed Firestop system suitable for the
condition. In cases where a listed system does not match the field conditions
manufacturer issued “Engineering Judgement” in line with IFC guidelines can be
used.

B. Auxiliary Materials:

Provide the miscellaneous accessory items necessary to complete each

Firestopping condition, including, but not limited to, fillers, mechanical
fastenings, support devices, collars, sleeves, and other materials, as made or
recommended by the Firestop material manufacturer and tested and listed with the
rated Firestop system.

C. Firestop Sealant:

For small openings of 300 mm diameter or less, in non-combustible pipes, non-

combustible conduits, non-combustible ducts, control joints, slab edge and
exterior wall voids, as a sealant for smoke barrier construction, fire and smoke
dampers, head of wall details and fire doors in masonry or gypsum drywall
partitions.

Provide one of the following:

1. Acrylic Firestop Sealants

One-part acrylic firestop sealant for low movement joints (e.g. top of
block wall, wall to wall) in construction joints.
- Intumescent Acoustic Mastic (FiAM) or equivalent

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 2. Intumescent Sealant:
a. Graphite based, one-part intumescent paste unaffected by water or
moisture when cured containing no solvents, inorganic fibers, water
soluble intumescent ingredients, or silicone compounds and
capable of expanding a minimum 8 times.
- Intumescent Graphite Mastic (FiGM) or equivalent
b. One part water based intumescent sealant
- Intumescent Acoustic Mastic (FiAM-US)
- Universal Firestopping Sealant (UFS) or equivalent

3. Elastomeric Spray and Coatings:

Elastomeric coatings designed for architectural joints containing dynamic
movement due to seismic, wind sway or thermal expansion conditions.
- Fire|Barr ElastoSeal (FFB-ES)
- Rapid Fire Seal (RFS 640) or equivalent

4. Silicone Firestop Sealants:

One-part, low modulus moisture-activated cure silicone capable of
withstanding high movement up to 25 % in expansion joints.
- Firestop Silicone Sealant (FFRS) or equivalent

D. Firestop Mortars/Compounds:

For penetrations such as cable trays, electrical and communication bundles and
non-combustible sleeves and pipes:

Pre-packaged dry mixes of inorganic binders, portland cement, fillers and

lightweight aggregate mixed with water to form a non- shrinking, homogenous
mortar shall be fire impact resistant, load bearing, non- moving.

- FireStop Compound (FFSC) or equivalent

E. Firestopping for Combustible Penetrating Items:

For use, in openings where plastic pipes insulated pipes or insulated cables are
installed. Provide one of the following:

1. Intumescent Graphite Based Sealants: One- pa r t graphite based

Intumescent sealant unaffected by water or moisture when cured and
capable of expanding a minimum 8 times, such as :
- Intumescent Graphite Mastic (FiGM) or equivalent

2. Firestop Devices: Prefabricated devices unaffected by humidity, moisture,

and frost, such as:
- Fire Collar (FFC) or equivalent

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 3. Intumescent Wrap Strips: Solvent free Intumescent wrap strips,
comprised of a graphite impregnated rubber matrix faced on both
sides with polyethylene, unaffected by water, frost or ultraviolet light,
such as :
- Intumescent Wrap Strip (FiWS),
- Intumescent Pipe Wraps (FiPW) or equivalent

F. Firestopping for Large Complex Multiple Service Penetrations:

For large vertical openings, containing multiple complex penetrations, non-

combustible pipes, non- combustible conduits, non- combustible ducts, control
joints, slab edge and exterior wall voids, as a sealant for smoke barrier
construction, fire and smoke dampers, head of wall details in masonry or gypsum
drywall partitions.

1. Coated Panel Systems:

Mineral fiber core precoated with ablative material to thickness as per
Manufacturer
- Coated Panel System (FCPS) or equivalent

2. Firestop Mortars/Compounds:

Pre-packaged dry mixes of inorganic binders, portland cement, fillers and

lightweight aggregate mixed with water to form a non-shrinking,
homogenous mortar shall be fire impact resistant, load bearing, non-moving.
FireStop Compound (FFSC) or equivalent

G. Firestopping for reentrant penetrations

For use reentrant penetrations at the point of passage through compartment

wall or floor.

1. Pillows/Bags:
Re-usable, dustless, intumescent heat expanding pillows/bags composed
of plastic jacketed blocks of mineral fiber encapsulated on all six sides
with graphite-based intumescent material.
- Fischer Intumescent Pillows FiP or equivalent
2. Formed Compressible Bricks:
Re-usable, dustless, gas tight, Intumescent heat expanding bricks
composed of water insoluble expansion agents and fire- retardant
additives.
- Foam Barrier System Plus FireStop Block (FBB) or equivalent

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H. Façade Firestopping:

Firestopping at the slab edge and the spandrel panel of the building façade.
Provide one of the following:
1. Elastomeric coatings designed for architectural joints containing dynamic
movement due to seismic, wind sway or thermal expansion conditions.
- Fire|Barr ElastoSeal (FFB-ES)
- Rapid Fire Seal (RFS 640) or equivalent
2. Aluminum foil faced, closed dimension stone wool core with excellent smoke
resistance.
- Cavity firestop clad (FcFCL) or Equivalent
3. Foil faced stone wool precut unit with an polythene sheet wrapped
intumescent graphite strip bonded to the exposed face, designed to provide
a ventilation gap of 20 mm to 50 mm behind the cladding.
- Ventistop cavity Barrier (FFB-VS) or Equivalent

I. Damming Material/Void Fillers: Noncombustible insulation for use as a

damming/Backing material and/or void filler for tested and rated Firestop
system(s).

J. Cleaner: As required by Firestopping manufacturer and compatible with selected

system and contiguous material.

K. Masking Tape: Size and Tape as recommended by Fire Stopping manufacturer and
compatible with selected system and contiguous materials.

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Verify openings are ready to receive the work of this section.

B. Before beginning installation in any area, examine all parts of the building into
which the applicable work is to be placed. Should any conditions be found
which will prevent the proper execution of this work, do not proceed in that
area until such conditions are corrected by the Contractor.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Surface Cleaning: Clean joints immediately before installing fire-resistive joint

systems to comply with fire-resistive joint system manufacturer's written instructions
and the following requirements :

1. Remove from surfaces of joint substrates foreign materials that could interfere
with adhesion of fill materials.
2. Clean joint substrates to produce clean, sound surfaces capable of developing
optimum bond with fill materials. Remove loose particles remaining from
cleaning operation.
3. Remove laitance and form-release agents from concrete.

B. Priming: Prime substrates where recommended in writing by fire resistive joint

system manufacturer using that manufacturer's recommended products and
methods. Confine primers to areas of bond; do not allow spillage and migration onto
exposed surfaces.
C. Masking Tape: Use masking tape to prevent fill materials of fire-resistive joint system
from contacting
D. adjoining surfaces that will remain exposed on completion of the Work and that
would otherwise be permanently stained or damaged by such contact or by cleaning
methods used to remove stains
E. Remove tape as soon as possible without disturbing fire-resistive joint system's seal
with substrates.

3.3 APPLICATION

A. Install material at walls or partition openings which contain penetrating sleeves,

piping, ductwork, conduit and other items, requiring firestopping.

B. Apply or install firestopping strictly in accordance with manufacturer's written

instructions, using recommended equipment, installing all necessary background
reinforcements, fixings, restraints, or other accessories required to comply with
the performance requirements of this section and as indicated on the drawings.

C. Co-ordinate schedule for firestopping in conjunction with timetable for installing

materials affected by or affecting work of this section.

D. Any firestopping penetrated by fixings or other materials shall be repaired to

maintain the integrity of the firestopping.

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 E. Provide ventilation as required by manufacturer for installation in enclosed areas.

F. Apply fire proofing in thicknesses required to comply with specified periods of

fire resistance.

G. Apply primer in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions.

H. Place foamed materials in layers to ensure homogenous density, filling cavities and
spaces. Place sealant to completely seal junctions with adjacent dissimilar
materials.
3.4 CLEANING

A. Clean adjacent surfaces of fire stopping materials.

B. Leave all work clean following installation. The Contractor shall be responsible
for protecting the completed work from excessive dirt, misuse and damage.

C. Any damage shall be repaired, and parts replaced, including repairs to adjacent
work damaged in connection with work of this section.

D. Damaged work of this section shall be repaired in strict accordance with

manufacturer's written instructions.

3.5 PROTECTION OF FINISHED WORK

A. Protect adjacent surfaces from damage by material installation.

3.6 IDENTIFICATION

A. Identify through-penetration firestop systems with pressure-sensitive, self-adhesive,

preprinted vinyl labels. Attach labels permanently to surfaces of penetrated
construction on both sides of each firestop system installation where labels will be
visible to anyone seeking to remove penetrating items or firestop systems. Include
the following information on labels:
• The words: "Warning--Through-Penetration Firestop System--Do Not Disturb.
Notify Building Management of Any Damage."
• The Contractor's name, address, and phone number.
• Through-penetration firestop system designation of applicable testing and
inspecting agency.
• Date of installation.
• Through-penetration firestop system manufacturer's name.
• The Installer's name.

3.7 HANDLING AND STORAGE

A. All items for site application shall be delivered in manufacturer's original

unopened containers clearly identified and labelled as to use. Store in
accordance with manufacturer’s instructions off the ground, under cover and
fully protected from weather, sun and construction activities.

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3.8 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Inspecting Agency: Employer’s Representative will engage a qualified testing agency

to perform tests and inspections.
B. Where deficiencies are found or fire-resistive joint systems are damaged or removed
due to testing, repair or replace fire-resistive joint systems so they comply with
requirements.
C. Proceed with enclosing fire-resistive joint systems with other construction only after
inspection reports are issued and installations comply with requirements.

END OF SECTION

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