FCIA Education Program

Description

Presented by the Firestop Contractors International Association (FCIA), this program provides a thorough understanding of firestop systems installation protocol and is an excellent preparatory course for the UL Qualified Firestop Contractor DRI Examination.  Topics include: codes, standards, best practices, quality assurance, firestop systems understanding, application of material and product types.

FCIA Firestop Education Curriculum Outline

• Fire Dynamics ~ Fire Safety Principles
• Compartmentation Concepts
  • Sprinklers
  • Detection & Alarms
  • Compartmentation Construction Methods
  • Education
• The Firestop Industry
  • History
• Codes / Specifications / "Installation Protocol"
  • Specifications:  07841 / 07842
  • Firestop Systems Installation Protocol    
    • Contractor Qualifications
    • Contractor Personnel Qualifications
    • Firestop Contractor Firms Quality Process
  • Inspection Processes:  ASTM E 2174 & ASTM 2393
• Tested Firestop Systems
  • Materials
  • Systems Designs
  • Penetrating items, joints, perimeter characteristics
• Tools of the Firestopping Trade
  • Hand Tools
  • Spray Pumps
  • Silicone Foam Pumps
• Safety
  • Firestopping:  Tools & Equipment
• Summary
  • Questions & Answers

For more information on the Firestop Industry Examination, click here

FCIA MEMBERS: Please contact the FCIA for registration and to receive a discounted tuition.

Contact information:
Bill McHugh, Executive Director
FCIA
4415 W. Harrison St., #322A
Hillside, IL 60162
Phone: (708) 202-1108
Fax: (708) 449-0837
http://www.fcia.org/

Target Audience

• Firestopping contractors
• Architects
• AHJs
  
• Building officials
• Fire marshalls
• General contractors
• Building owners and managers

UL University's workshops are designed for and intended to serve individuals using and relying upon UL services. UL University reserves the right to limit workshop attendance strictly to the foregoing. In addition, UL University reserves the right to change, reschedule or cancel any workshop at any time. UL shall not be responsible for any consequential or other losses resulting from the cancellation or postponement of this workshop such as airline and other travel/personal expenses.

UL University accepts the following forms of payment for registration: Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Invoice/PO. Please note that Invoice/PO is not accepted for online courses.