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PASSIVE FIRE PROTECTION – Underwriters Testing Procedures, Design Classifications and Code Requirements
PASSIVE FIRE PROTECTION – Underwriters Testing Procedures, Design Classifications and Code Requirements
Course Intro
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This course is titled “PASSIVE FIRE PROTECTION – Underwriters Testing Procedures, Design Classifications and Code Requirements” It is an online interactive course designed for professionals who want to develop a better understanding of: UL Testing and Classification for sprayed fire resistance materials. Fire protection has evolved from encasing steel with concrete using elaborate forming devices to applying INTUMESCENT (fire retardant) coatings and paints directly onto the steel supports. These various methods are all used to achieve levels of fire resistance expressed as hourly rating, which are mandated by codes and good construction practice. This is referred to as “passive” fire protection – passive in that no ongoing maintenance is required. This course is sponsored and brought to you by PROMAT-FIRETEMP LLC ® The material contained in this continuing education program belongs to PROMAT-FIRETEMP LLC. Questions or concerns about the program content need to be addressed with the program instructor.
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This course has been design as a structured asynchronous program therefore has been formatted for online use only. Please don’t forget to print your AIA/CES Certificate of Completion. Successful completion is scoring 80% or higher on your final exam. If you wish to print later you can access all certificates from you’re A-F transcript center. Please take a moment to read the AIA Promotional Statement information. The section basically states that AIA is not responsible for the content we are about to provide and that the content has been designed meeting or exceeding the AIA’s guidelines and procedures. Our program is generic between the first and last slide and therefore complies with all AIA guidelines and procedures. After successful completion Architect-Forum will report all completed credits to the AIA.
Course Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course you will have a better understanding of the following: 1. Underwriters Laboratories Testing
A. Fire testing and other Criteria for UL Classification
2. Number System: UL Fire Resistance Directory 3. How to Choose UL Assemblies 4. Intumescent Fireproof Coating
A. Function, Types, UL Testing and Performance Criteria.
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The scope of the presentation includes Sprayed Fire Resistance Materials or SFRM, Spec Section 07 81 00 and Thin Film Fire Resistance Materials, Spec section 07 81 23. SFRM or Passive Fire Protection Components vs Fire Sprinklers which are active Fire Protection Components. They need to be activated by elevated temperatures due to fire. At the conclusion of this course you will have a better understanding of the following: Underwriters Laboratories Testing Fire testing and other Criteria for UL Classification Number System: UL Fire Resistance Directory How to Choose UL Assemblies INTUMESCENT Fireproof Coating Function, Types, UL Testing and Performance Criteria.
Acronyms
• SFRM- Spray-Applied Fire Resistive Materials • UL- Underwriters Laboratories Inc. • ULC- Underwriters Laboratories of Canada • ITS- Intertek Testing Services - Warnock Hersey • FM- Factory Mutual • SBCCI- Southern Building Code Congress International • BOCA- Building Officials and Code Administrators • UBC- Uniform Building Code • MEA – Materials and Equipment Acceptance of New York City • CBC – Chicago Building Code • Lost Angeles- Los Angeles Building Code
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Here are some of the acronyms used through out this presentation.
BUILDING CODES and FIRE RATINGS
Building Code • Governs commercial construction
Three (3) Model Building Codes • SBCCI • BOCA • UBC
International Code (Condenses the Three (3) Model Building Codes) • YR2000
Unique Codes (Specific to Certain Areas) • MEA – New York City • CBC – Chicago • Los Angeles
Fire Rating • Authority having jurisdiction has the final say in a building’s fire ratings
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Building Codes and Fire Ratings, the building Code Governs commercial construction. There have been traditionally three Model building Codes SBCCI, BOCA, and UBC. In the year 2000 the International Code condensed the Three Model Building Codes mentioned on this slide into one code for the United States. There remain unique codes for specific areas as an example MEA for New York City, The Chicago Building Code for Chicago and the Los Angeles Building Code. In the end the Fire Rating given by the authority having jurisdiction, has the final say in a building’s fire ratings. SBCCI generally covers the southeast and BOCA covers the east and mid-west and UBC or the Uniformed Building Code generally covers the west. Voice Tech Note: MP3 File= PF0701-W-1 01.wav
BUILDING CODE EXAMPLE
SBCCI TYPE 2 • More stringent - occupancy type
Sprinkler System Building • One hour reduction
Typically used for: • Three (3) hour columns supporting two (2) hour floors • Two (2) hour columns supporting one (1) hour roof assemblies
Typically used on: • Multi-story buildings • Hospitals • Institutions • Etc.
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As a Building Code Example SBCCI TYPE 2, again SBCCI stands for Southern Building Code Congress International is more stringent and is based on occupancy type. If a building did have a sprinkler system it would resolve in a one hour reduction; and is typically used for 3 hour columns supporting 2 hour floors and 2 hour columns supporting 1 hour roof assemblies. This code is typically used on Multi-story buildings such as hospitals and public institutions. Voice Tech Note: MP3 File= PF0701-W-02 01.wav
INDUSTRY FIRE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS
Industrial Buildings • Must follow insurer’s requirements:
Fireproofing • Should be applied to elements deemed critical to sustain structural
integrity in the event of a fire.
UL Classification • UL 1709 “Rapid Rise Temperature Test”.
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Industrial Buildings such as petrochemical facilities must follow the insurer’s requirements. Factory Mutual or FM and Industrial Risk Insurers or IRI are a few of those examples. Fireproofing should be applied to elements deemed critical to sustain structural integrity in the event of a fire. The UL Classification criterion is UL 1709 which is the “Rapid Rise Temperature Test”. Voice Tech Note: MP3 File= PF0701-W-03 01.wav
INDUSTRIAL FIRE RATINGS
IRI Compliance • Two - (2) hour rating on all pipe racks carrying flammables
• Three - (3) hour rating on all columns supporting pipe racks
• Vessels and skirts rated for UL 1709 require a Two - (2) - Three - (3)
hour rating, depending on the underwriter
• Factory Mutual has similar listings
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Industrial Fire Ratings given by IRI Compliance are 2 hour rating on all pipe racks carrying flammables and 3 hour rating on all columns supporting pipe racks. Vessels and skirts rated for UL 1709 require a 2 and 3 hour rating, depending on the underwriter. Factory Mutual has similar listings. Note Industrial Fire Ratings are given by insurance carriers not building codes. Voice Tech Note: MP3 File= PF0701-W-04 01.wav
Underwriter’s Laboratory Testing
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THE NEED to PROTECT STEEL
Standard Fire Test • 10 minutes into a standard fire test, furnace temperatures reach
1300°F (704°C)
Strength of Steel • At 1100°F (600°C) steel retains only 50% of its original strength
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So the obvious question is why we need to protect steel, if we know that steel is noncombustible? Well, steel at 1100°F retains only 50% of its original strength. In the standard ASTM E-119 Fire Test, the furnace temperatures reach 1300°F after only 10 minutes into the fire test, which is 200°F over when steel has lost 50% of its original strength. So in a real case scenario steel will loose 50% of its structural integrity after reaching 1100°F. So although steel is non-combustible, fire temperature will affect its structural integrity, therefore needing protection against fire. Voice Tech Note: MP3 File= PF0701-W-06 01.wav
ASTM E-119 FIRE TEST (ANSI / UL 263)
TEMPERATURE LIMITS FOR STRUCTURAL STEEL Beams and Joists (in Floor and Roof Assemblies) • 1300°F (704°C) maximum individual • 1100°F (593°C) sectional average
Columns • 1200°F (649°C) maximum individual • 1000°F (538°C) sectional average
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An ASTM E-119 test criterion is used for typical UL Designs, in the commercial market. The UL sets temperature limits for structural steel, as an example beams and joists in floors and roofs are set for 1300°F for the maximum individual and 1100°F for the sectional average. For columns the limit is set to 1200°F for the maximum individual and 1000°F for the sectional average. Voice Tech Note: MP3 File= PF0701-W-07 01.wav
UL 1709 FIRE RESISTANCE TEST CRITERIA
Hydrocarbon Fire Time Temperature • Temperature curve simulates explosion from intense fire
Industrial Risk Insurers (IRI) • Protection required is generally not in
UL 1709 Test is criteria used for the industrial projects with XR prefix on the UL design. The Hydrocarbon Fire Time Temperature simulates an explosion from intense fire. Industrial Risk Insurers or IRI protection is not used in building codes, for commercial use. There is required additional testing in the 1709 test criteria. The testing for this is an environmental exposure test, where the fire proofing material is exposed to the elements for a set period of time and then placed into the fire test assembly for testing. Voice Tech Note: MP3 File= PF0701-W-08 01.wav
COLUMNS IN FURNACE BEFORE FIRE TESTING INTUMESCENT PAINT
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This is a column in an ASTM E-119 Furnace; they are treated with fire protection material prior to the fire test. Voice Tech Note: MP3 File= PF0701-W-09 01.wav
COLUMN DURING A FIRE TEST OF INTUMESCENT PAINT
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This picture depicts a steel member during the fire test and shows the beginning of intumescent activity Voice Tech Note: MP3 File= PF0701-W-10 01.wav
INSIDE TEST FRAME at UL
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This is an example of sprayed fire resistant materials protecting steel inside a test frame at UL. The test frame includes protected beams, open web joists, and metal deck. Voice Tech Note: MP3 File= PF0701-W-11 01.wav
THERMOCOUPLES INSIDE the FURNACE
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Thermocouples are placed directly on the steel substrates to measure and record the steel temperatures during the fire test. Voice Tech Note: MP3 File= PF0701-W-12 01.wav
TOP of the TEST FURNACE at UL
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This is an example of the Top of the Test Furnace at UL. Loads are placed on the top of the assembly either on the floor or the roof to simulate typical live loads. Live loads include people, furniture, snow or rain. Voice Tech Note: MP3 File= PF0701-W-13 01.wav
OBSERVING the FURNACE at UL
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This picture depicts OBSERVING the FURNACE at UL during the fire test. Voice Tech Note: MP3 File= PF0701-W-14 01.wav
FIRE TEST RESULTS
Fire Test Designs Published, and Products Listed and Certified by: • Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) • Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC) • Intertek Testing Services (ITS) - Warnock Hersey • Factory Mutual (FM) • Results published in listing directories • Describes in detail how an assembly is constructed to achieve an hourly
rating • Determines material type and thickness for desired hourly rating
Intumescent Coatings are Subjected to: • E 119 fire testing • Interior and/or exterior environmental testing • Then re-tested in the furnace to confirm performance
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Fire Test Designs are published, and products are listed and certified by: UL- Which is the US Underwriters Laboratory ULC- The Canadian Underwriters Laboratory ITS- Intertek Testing Services Warnock Hersey And FM- Which is Factory Mutual Results published in the listing directories describe in detail how an assembly is constructed to achieve an hourly rating, it also determines material type and thickness for the desired hourly rating. Intumescent Coatings are additionally subjected to UL E-119 fire testing for interior and/or exterior environmental testing; then re-tested in the furnace to confirm performance. Voice Tech Note: MP3 File= PF0701-W-15 01.wav
The UL Fire Resistance Directory
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In the next couple of slides we will discuss “The UL Fire Resistance Directory which utilizes an alpha numeric, numbering system.” Voice Tech Note: MP3 File= PF0701-W-16 01.wav
UL DIRECTORY NUMBERING SYSTEM
First Digit : Prefix Letter • Identifies the group of construction systems
Series Tests • A - L Floor assemblies • D and G Most common floor construction • J Concrete systems • P Roofs only • X and Y Columns • U Wall ratings • XR UL 1709 designs
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The UL Directory Numbering System includes for the first digit a prefix letter which identifies the group of construction systems. A - L are Floor assemblies D and G are the most common floor construction J are concrete systems P prefixes are for roofs only X and Y are for columns U are for wall ratings And the XR prefix is for UL 1709 designs Voice Tech Note: MP3 File= PF0701-W-17 01.wav
UL DIRECTORY NUMBERING SYSTEM
Last Three (3) Digits : Numbers • Identifies the type of protection required
Series Tests • 200 Ceiling grid systems • 500 Gypsum wallboard • 600 Intumescent coatings
Sprayed Fire-Resistive Materials (SFRM) • 700 Cementitious fire protection • 800 Mineral fiber fire protection • 900 “Unprotected” category
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The last three digits of the UL alpha numeric numbering systems are numbers; they identify the type of protection required. 200 is for Ceiling grid systems 500 is for Gypsum wallboard 600 is for Intumescent coatings For Sprayed Fire-Resistive Materials or SFRM 700 is for Cementitious fire protection Mineral fiber fire protection is 800 And 900 is for a special category for unprotected decks, either floor or roof. The supporting beams and or joists do need to be protected with the SFRM. As an example UL design number P750, the P is for protected roof and 750 is for Sprayed Cementitious Fire Protection. Voice Tech Note: MP3 File= PF0701-W-18 01.wav
UL assemblies
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In the following slides we will be discussing how to choose UL assemblies for a project? Voice Tech Note: MP3 File= PF0701-W-19 01.wav
FLOOR DESIGNS
Deck • Type
– Profile – Steel Strength
• Painted • Galvanized Concrete • Type • Density • Thickness
– From top of corrugations to top of slab
• Structural assembly
• Hourly rating
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For floor designs we start of with the deck. What type is the deck, is it a 3” deep or a 2” deep fluted deck and what is the steel strength? Is it painted or galvanized? In this case galvanized is preferred, as painted decking does require the addition of metal lathe for bonding of the material at an additional cost. Next we look at concrete, the type is a light weight or normal weight and that is identified by the densities. The thickness is measured from the top of the corrugations to the top of the slab. Next the structure assembly is looked at, is it a beam or a bar joist? Then finally what is the hourly fire rating? The structure assembly is either a wide flange beam or an open web joist, the hourly fire rating is determined and a building type is designated from a code analysis conducted by the architect and is based on the building occupancy, contents, height, area or proximity to the property line. Voice Tech Note: MP3 File= PF0701-W-20 01.wav
COLUMNS
Columns • Type
– Tube – Pipe – W – Shape
• Size
– Tube – Pipe – Wall thickness
Steel Size • W/D • Mass
Finishes • Exposed • Concealed
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UL Designs for columns The type of column is initially considered, is it a tube? Is the tube a square or is it rectangular? Is it a pipe which is circular? Is it a “W-Shape” which is an EIFS configuration? The size of the column is also considered for the tube and for the pipe we take a look at the wall thickness. For finding steel size we use a W/D Ratio which measures the mass of the steel. The “W” is weight of the beam in pounds per lineal foot, the “D” is the perimeter of the column in inches exposed to the fire. The higher the mass of the steel or the higher the W/D ratio is, the less the required SFRM thickness is. The finishes also need to be considered as well, is the column going to be exposed or is it going to be concealed? Voice Tech Note: MP3 File= PF0701-W-21 01.wav Not for voice over: The acronym is typically pronounced "EEFS" although some pronounce it as "EEFIS". BEAMS: The equation used to adjust Spray-Applied Fire Resistive Material (SFRM) thicknesses on steel beams is as follows: T1 = (W2/D2 + 0.6) x T2 (W1/D1 + 0.6) Where: T = Thickness (in.) of spray-applied fire resistive material W = Weight of beam (lb/ft) D = Perimeter of protection, at the interface of the protection material and the steel through which heat is transferred to steel (in.)
There are a few things that are evaluated in UL designs for roof assemblies. First the Deck Type, is the gauge 22 or 24 gauge. Is the profile 1 ½” deep or is it a 3” deep fluted metal deck. Once again with the decking we evaluate whether it is painted or galvanized, galvanized is preferred because typically painted metal decking requires a lathe to ensure the bond of the fire proofing to the deck. Next the insulation is considered. What type is used, is it isosine hood or a mineral fiber board? The thickness and the spacing of the supporting members has to be considered, these are the joist or beams being used. Gypsum sheathing is an option that is applied directly to the deck before the insulation is put on, which will decrease the amount of fireproofing to the bottom side of the deck, and the entire hourly rating has to be taken into consideration. The SFRM is typically applied to wide flange beams, open web joist, metal decking, and bridging. Voice Tech Note: MP3 File= PF0701-W-22 01.wav
ROOFING PROBLEMS
Areas to avoid • Installation of clips and hangers prior to fireproofing
assemblies • Roof traffic during/after fireproofing the roof deck
Cautions • Primed steel/Fireproofing compatibility • Choosing desired material types, densities, etc. • Choosing the proper UL assemblies and listing them
on drawings
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ROOFING PROBLEMS TO BE AWARE OF and Areas to avoid The installation of clips and hangers prior to fireproofing the assemblies is recommended to minimize the amount of patching of the removed fire proofing. Also you want to avoid roof traffic during and after the fire proofing of the roof deck. As far as cautions go, primed steel is not recommended as there is a fireproofing compatibility issue that has to be dealt with. Frequently lathe has to be added to both sides of the beam to ensure the bonding of the fire proofing to the painted steel. Caution should be taken in choosing the desired material types and densities for a project and it is also recommended to choose the proper UL assemblies and list them on drawings. Voice Tech Note: MP3 File= PF0701-W-23 01.wav
FIRE PROTECTION MATERIAL TYPES
Cementitious (Plaster) • Regular (> 15 pcf) • Medium (> 22 pcf) • High (> 40 pcf)
Mineral Fiber (Insulation) • Regular (14 - 15 pcf) • Medium (> 21 pcf)
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Sprayed Fire Protection material types begin with Cementitious fire proofing, it is a Plaster like product. Cementitious fire proofing comes in three densities regular, medium and high. The regular or low density is 15 pounds per cubic foot, the medium density is 22 pounds per cubic foot, and the High Density is 40 pounds per cubic foot for. Mineral Fiber Fire Proofing is like insulation. Regular Density is 14 to 15 pounds per cubic foot and medium is greater than 21 pounds per cubic foot. This numbers reflect the required grade density listed in the applicable UL design. Cemtentitious material is conveyed in a wet slurry through hoses with air added at the nozzle. Mineral Fiber material is conveyed dry through hoses with air and water added at the nozzle. Voice Tech Note: MP3 File= PF0701-W-24 01.wav
Specify for Intended Use Regular Density (minimum 15 pcf) – Interior, Concealed
• Above ceiling • Behind walls
Medium Density (minimum 22 pcf) – Interior, Exposed
• Mechanical /Electrical rooms • Storage areas
High Density (minimum 40 pcf) – Exposed to Abuse
• Parking decks • Jails • Loading docks • Warehouses • Industrial and petrochemical facilities • Smooth finishes in commercial construction
FIRE PROTECTION MATERIALS
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Specify sprayed fire protection materials for their intended use, for Regular Density a minimum 15 pounds per cubic foot. Specify those in interior applications that are also concealed, above ceilings and behind walls. For Medium Density materials a minimum of 22 pounds per cubic foot is required. Specify those in the interior but also consider whether the wall is exposed to view. Mechanical rooms, electrical rooms and storage areas are your typical areas of specification for medium density. High Density sprayed fire protection materials have a minimum density of 40 pounds per cubic foot, where they are exposed to abuse. Examples include: Parking decks, Jails, Loading docks, Warehouses and Industrial and petrochemical facilities Smooth finishes in commercial construction can be applied accordingly. Voice Tech Note: MP3 File= PF0701-W-25 01.wav
INTUMESCENT fire proof coatings
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In this section we will be discussing Thin film INTUMESCENT fire proof coatings Their Function, Types, UL Testing and Performance Criteria. Voice Tech Note: MP3 File= PF0701-W-26 01.wav
• Apply like a paint in mils (coating) 1 mil = 1/1000 inch
• Have an aesthetic finish that can be top coated or finish-coated
• Intumesces or “swells” up to thirty (30) times its original size producing an “insulating char”
• The “insulating char” insulates the steel from temperature rises
INTUMESCENT FIRE PROTECTION COATINGS
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This thin film INTUMESCENT fire protection coating is applied like a paint in mil thicknesses, were 1 mil = 1/1000 inch; so 250 mils would be a quarter of an inch. They have an esthetic finish that can be top coated or finish coated. The material INTUMESCES or “swells” up to thirty (30) times its original size, producing an “insulating char”. The insulating char insulates the steel from temperature rises. Voice Tech Note: MP3 File= PF0701-W-27 01.wav
• External Fire (Heat) • Intumescent Coating
• Polymer softening/ Lower melt viscosity
• Swelling (30 – 50 times)
• Carbonization/Solidification
INTUMESCENT FIREPROOF COATINGS
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This is a flow chart of the INTUMESCENT FIREPROOF COATINGS as it goes through a fire, initially you have heat generated from a fire at about 400 degrees Fahrenheit. The polymer softens and then becomes more viscose, it then swells 30 to 50 times its original thickness and then carbonizes and solidifies. Voice Tech Note: MP3 File= PF0701-W-28 01.wav
COLUMNS AFTER FIRE TEST OF INTUMESCENT PAINT
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This is a photo of columns after a fire test using an intumescent material, demonstrating the swelling/insulating effect after the fire exposure. The char provides the insulation of the column from the fire. Voice Tech Note: MP3 File= PF0701-W-29 01.wav
Intumescent Used On: Atriums Indoor Swimming Pools Exterior canopies Commercial Stairwells Stadiums/Arenas Gymnasiums Clean rooms Hospital operating rooms Telecommunications Micro-electronics Pharmaceuticals Chemical process Food processing
Intumescent Used On: Atriums Indoor Swimming Pools Exterior canopies Commercial Stairwells Stadiums/Arenas Gymnasiums Clean rooms Hospital operating rooms Telecommunications Micro-electronics Pharmaceuticals Chemical process Food processing
APPLICATION AREAS
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Thin film INTUMESCENT coating is typically used on: Atriums Indoor Swimming Pools Exterior canopies Commercial Stairwells Stadiums/Arenas Gymnasiums Clean rooms Hospital operating rooms Telecommunications Micro-electronics Pharmaceuticals Chemical process and Food processing facilities Voice Tech Note: MP3 File= PF0701-W-30 01.wav
TYPES of INTUMESCENT COATINGS
Water-Based • Low Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) • 60 – 70% Solids by Volume (SBV) • Interior application • Up to three (3) hour fire rating
Solvent-Based • Light duty exposure • 60 – 70% SBV • Some require fibers or mesh • Up to four- (4) hour fire rating
Two- (2) Part Epoxy-Based • Solvent-free • 100% SBV • Most require fibers and/or mesh
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There are three types of INTUMESCENT coatings. The first types are Water Based, which include Low VOC and 60 – 70% Solids by Volume. Typically this is the interior in an application and has up to three hour fire rating availability. Solvent Based is the second type. They include light duty exposure and 60 – 70% Solids by Volume. Some Solvent Based INTUMESCENTS require fibers or mesh. They can get up to a four hour fire rating. The third type is Two-Part Epoxy Based and is solvent free and 100% Solids by Volume. Most of those require fibers and/or mesh and are available for exterior exposure ratings. Voice Tech Note: MP3 File= PF0701-W-31 01.wav
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS at UL
INTUMESCENT CLASSIFICATIONS: 1. Conditioned Interior Space Purpose
• Subjected to 250 hours (10 days) of high humidity exposure • Limited to climate controlled spaces, never having exceed 75% relative
humidity
2. Interior General Purpose
• Subjected to 180 days of high humidity exposure • Limited to interior service
3. Exposed Purpose
• UL-investigated for permanent exterior use
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As we mentioned earlier the INTUMESCENTS are also tested according to ASTM E119 Fire Test Criteria. In addition, they must also have one of the three classification on this slide. The first one is a Condition Interior Space Purpose were the INTUMESCENT is subjected to 250 hours (10 days) of high humidity exposure and is limited to climate controlled spaces, never having exceeded 75% relative humidity. Your typical air-conditioned or heat spaced areas fall under this category. Interior General Purpose, the INTUMESCENT is Subjected to 180 days of high humidity exposure and limited to interior service, in this case you would not have a condition space, in the test. And in the final classification is for Exposed Purposes, the INTUMESCENT must be investigated for permanent exterior use. Voice Tech Note: MP3 File= PF0701-W-32 01.wav
SPECIFY an INTUMESCENT
VERIFY: Primers • Must be compatible with Intumescent Coating • Surface Prep
• Wipe primed steel clean from dirt/grease
Topcoats • Required and must be listed in the specific UL test • Most require a topcoat of quality enamel or polyurethane
• Interior or Exterior
• Steel sizes have been UL TESTED for the hourly rating required
• Cannot be applied to:
• Roofs | Floor Decks | Small Joists
• Can be applied to: • W-Shapes | Tubes | Pipes | Big Trusses
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When specifying any INTUMESCENT coating ,verify that the primers are specified directly over the steel, this is the opposite of what we mentioned earlier for the SFRMs where you do not want a primer over the steel. That primer must be compatible with the INTUMESCENT coating and the steel must be clean from dirt or grease. Top coats are required and must be listed in the specific UL test. Most require a top coat of a quality enamel or poly urethane. You also want to verify if the steel that you are specifying INTUMESCENT on is interior or exterior. Verification of steel sizes must be made to make sure they have been tested by UL for the hourly rate required. INTUMESCENT can not be applied to roofs, floor decks or small joists because there are no fire test available for those components. INTUMESCENT can be applied to W-Shapes, tubes, pipes and big trusses though. Voice Tech Note: MP3 File= PF0701-W-33 01.wav
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This concludes the course material. The following ten minutes will be for taking a short exam. You must complete the exam with a 80% or higher in order to receive credit. Please make sure and print your certificates of completion either for AIA/CES or for state MCE credit.
This continuing education program is sponsored and provided to you due to the professional courtesy of:
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AIA-PF0701-W Sprayed Fire Protection Materials
PASSIVE FIRE PROTECTION – Underwriters Testing Procedures, Design Classifications and Code Requirements
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either for AIA/CES or for state MCE credit. • Please print your Certificate of Completion upon successful
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If your colleagues can benefit from this course, please let them know. Feel free to revisit the Architect-Forum LMS eLearning System to take additional courses.
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In order for you to get credit for this program you must successfully complete the following short exam. Pass for this exam is 80% or higher. Please make sure and print your certificates of completion either for AIA/CES or for state MCE credit. Please print your Certificate of Completion upon successful completion. You can print the certificate from your A-F transcript any time after completion. If your colleagues can benefit from this course, please let them know. Feel free to revisit the Architect-Forum LMS eLearning System to take additional courses.
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To complete the course and get credit you must successfully complete the course test with an 80% or higher. Please click on the test button to get started on the test. Don’t forget to print your AIA/CSI Certificate of Completion. Architect-Forum will process all AIA credits on your behalf. If you forget to print the certificate you can access from your Architect-Forum Transcript Center.
