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Firestop Inspection Training Course

Firestop Inspection Training aligned with ASTM E814, UL 1479, and NFPA 101 standards.

Course Title

Firestop Inspection

Course Duration

1 Day

Competency Assessment Criteria

Practical assessment and knowledge Assessment

Training Delivery Method

Classroom (Instructor-Led)

Service Coverage

In Tamkene Training Center or On-Site: Covering Saudi Arabia (Dammam - Khobar - Dhahran - Jubail - Riyadh - Jeddah - Tabuk - Madinah - NEOM - Qassim - Makkah - Any City in Saudi Arabia) - MENA Region

Course Average Passing Rate

98%

Post Training Reporting 

Post Training Report + Candidate(s) Training Evaluation Forms

Certificate of Successful Completion

Certification is provided upon successful completion. The certificate can be verified through a QR-Code system.

Certification Provider

Tamkene Saudi Training Center - Approved by TVTC (Technical and Vocational Training Corporation)

Certificate Validity

2 Years (Extendable with additional training hours)

Instructors Languages

English / Arabic / Urdu / Hindi

Training Services Design Methodology

ADDIE Training Design Methodology

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Course Overview

This comprehensive Firestop Inspection Training course provides participants with essential knowledge and practical skills required for evaluating fire-resistant penetration seals and assemblies. The course covers fundamental inspection principles along with advanced techniques for code compliance verification, deficiency identification, and systematic documentation procedures.


Participants will learn to apply ASTM E814, UL 1479, NFPA 101, and IBC Chapter 7 standards to conduct thorough firestop inspections while ensuring regulatory compliance. This course combines theoretical concepts with hands-on inspection techniques and real-world assessment scenarios to ensure participants gain valuable skills applicable to their professional environment while emphasizing life safety and fire protection integrity.

Key Learning Objectives

  • Understand firestop system fundamentals and fire-rated assembly requirements

  • Apply systematic inspection methodologies for penetration seals and barriers

  • Identify common firestop deficiencies and code compliance violations

  • Implement proper documentation and reporting procedures for inspection findings

  • Evaluate firestop system performance against manufacturer specifications

  • Develop effective remediation strategies for non-compliant installations

  • Apply regulatory requirements and testing standards to inspection practices

  • Establish quality assurance protocols for ongoing firestop maintenance

Group Exercises

  • Firestop system specification analysis including (manufacturer data interpretation, rating verification)

  • Inspection checklist development including (site-specific requirements, systematic approach design)

  • Deficiency prioritization scenarios including (risk assessment, resource allocation, timeline planning)

  • Regulatory compliance verification including (code research, standard application, interpretation exercises)

Knowledge Assessment

  • Technical evaluations on firestop system principles including (multiple-choice questions on fire ratings, matching exercises for penetration types)

  • Code compliance assessments including (scenario-based questions on NFPA 101 requirements, IBC application exercises)

  • Inspection procedure verification including (methodology selection for specific situations, deficiency identification exercises)

  • Documentation review exercises including (inspection report completion, photograph analysis, compliance verification)

Course Outline

1. Introduction to Firestop Systems

  • Fire protection principles and compartmentalization concepts including (fire-rated assemblies, smoke barriers, fire walls, area separation walls)

  • Firestop system components and materials including (sealants, putties, pillows, collars, wraps, and sleeves)

  • Regulatory framework and applicable codes including (NFPA 101, IBC Chapter 7, ASTM E814, UL 1479)

  • Fire testing standards and certification requirements including (hourly ratings, F-ratings, T-ratings, L-ratings)


2. Inspection Planning and Preparation

  • Pre-inspection documentation review including (architectural drawings, firestop schedules, manufacturer submittals, installation records)

  • Inspection scope determination including (penetration identification, assembly verification, accessibility assessment)

  • Required tools and equipment including (flashlights, measuring devices, cameras, inspection forms)

  • Safety considerations and access requirements including (confined spaces, elevated work, personal protective equipment)


3. Penetration Identification and Classification

  • Penetration types and categories including (mechanical, electrical, structural, architectural)

  • Assembly rating verification including (wall ratings, floor ratings, roof ratings, joint systems)

  • Penetrating item evaluation including (pipes, cables, ducts, conduits, cable trays)

  • Code compliance assessment including (size limitations, spacing requirements, material compatibility)


4. Firestop System Inspection Procedures

  • Visual inspection techniques including (material condition, installation quality, completeness verification)

  • Measurement and verification protocols including (thickness checks, coverage assessment, joint width evaluation)

  • Installation deficiency identification including (gaps, voids, improper materials, damaged systems)

  • Documentation requirements including (photographs, measurements, location marking, condition reporting)


5. Code Compliance and Standards Application

  • NFPA 101 requirements for firestop systems including (egress protection, occupancy-specific provisions, maintenance standards)

  • IBC Chapter 7 fire-resistant construction including (continuity requirements, penetration protection, opening protection)

  • ASTM E814 testing procedures including (test conditions, acceptance criteria, classification systems)

  • UL 1479 installation standards including (proper application, manufacturer specifications, field modifications)


6. Deficiency Assessment and Reporting

  • Common installation deficiencies including (incomplete sealing, wrong materials, improper thickness, damaged installations)

  • Criticality evaluation including (life safety impact, fire spread potential, code violation severity)

  • Reporting procedures including (deficiency documentation, priority classification, remediation recommendations)

  • Corrective action planning including (repair specifications, replacement requirements, compliance verification)

Practical Assessment

  • Hands-on penetration inspection exercises including (visual assessment techniques, measurement procedures)

  • Deficiency identification simulations including (common problem recognition, severity evaluation)

  • Documentation practice including (inspection form completion, photograph documentation, report writing)

  • Code application exercises including (standard interpretation, compliance verification, remediation planning)

Gained Core Technical Skills

  • Systematic firestop inspection execution and quality verification

  • Code compliance assessment using ASTM E814, UL 1479, and NFPA 101 standards

  • Deficiency identification, classification, and remediation planning

  • Professional documentation and reporting for regulatory compliance

  • Fire protection system evaluation and performance assessment

  • Quality assurance implementation for ongoing maintenance programs

Training Design Methodology

ADDIE Training Design Methodology

Targeted Audience

  • Fire protection inspectors conducting building assessments

  • Building code officials reviewing firestop installations

  • Fire safety engineers evaluating system compliance

  • Facility managers responsible for fire protection maintenance

  • Construction inspectors verifying firestop installations

  • Insurance professionals assessing fire protection adequacy

  • Commissioning agents validating fire-rated assemblies

  • Safety coordinators overseeing fire protection systems

Why Choose This Course

  • Comprehensive coverage of current firestop inspection standards

  • Hands-on practical experience with real inspection scenarios

  • Focus on regulatory compliance and code interpretation

  • Professional documentation and reporting skill development

  • Industry-recognized inspection methodologies and best practices

Note

Note: This course outline, including specific topics, modules, and duration, is subject to change and also can be customized based on the specific needs and requirements of the client.

Course Outline

1. Introduction to Firestop Systems

  • Fire protection principles and compartmentalization concepts including (fire-rated assemblies, smoke barriers, fire walls, area separation walls)

  • Firestop system components and materials including (sealants, putties, pillows, collars, wraps, and sleeves)

  • Regulatory framework and applicable codes including (NFPA 101, IBC Chapter 7, ASTM E814, UL 1479)

  • Fire testing standards and certification requirements including (hourly ratings, F-ratings, T-ratings, L-ratings)


2. Inspection Planning and Preparation

  • Pre-inspection documentation review including (architectural drawings, firestop schedules, manufacturer submittals, installation records)

  • Inspection scope determination including (penetration identification, assembly verification, accessibility assessment)

  • Required tools and equipment including (flashlights, measuring devices, cameras, inspection forms)

  • Safety considerations and access requirements including (confined spaces, elevated work, personal protective equipment)


3. Penetration Identification and Classification

  • Penetration types and categories including (mechanical, electrical, structural, architectural)

  • Assembly rating verification including (wall ratings, floor ratings, roof ratings, joint systems)

  • Penetrating item evaluation including (pipes, cables, ducts, conduits, cable trays)

  • Code compliance assessment including (size limitations, spacing requirements, material compatibility)


4. Firestop System Inspection Procedures

  • Visual inspection techniques including (material condition, installation quality, completeness verification)

  • Measurement and verification protocols including (thickness checks, coverage assessment, joint width evaluation)

  • Installation deficiency identification including (gaps, voids, improper materials, damaged systems)

  • Documentation requirements including (photographs, measurements, location marking, condition reporting)


5. Code Compliance and Standards Application

  • NFPA 101 requirements for firestop systems including (egress protection, occupancy-specific provisions, maintenance standards)

  • IBC Chapter 7 fire-resistant construction including (continuity requirements, penetration protection, opening protection)

  • ASTM E814 testing procedures including (test conditions, acceptance criteria, classification systems)

  • UL 1479 installation standards including (proper application, manufacturer specifications, field modifications)


6. Deficiency Assessment and Reporting

  • Common installation deficiencies including (incomplete sealing, wrong materials, improper thickness, damaged installations)

  • Criticality evaluation including (life safety impact, fire spread potential, code violation severity)

  • Reporting procedures including (deficiency documentation, priority classification, remediation recommendations)

  • Corrective action planning including (repair specifications, replacement requirements, compliance verification)

Why Choose This Course?

  • Comprehensive coverage of current firestop inspection standards

  • Hands-on practical experience with real inspection scenarios

  • Focus on regulatory compliance and code interpretation

  • Professional documentation and reporting skill development

  • Industry-recognized inspection methodologies and best practices

Note: This course outline, including specific topics, modules, and duration, is subject to change and also can be customized based on the specific needs and requirements of the client.

Practical Assessment

  • Hands-on penetration inspection exercises including (visual assessment techniques, measurement procedures)

  • Deficiency identification simulations including (common problem recognition, severity evaluation)

  • Documentation practice including (inspection form completion, photograph documentation, report writing)

  • Code application exercises including (standard interpretation, compliance verification, remediation planning)

Course Overview

This comprehensive Firestop Inspection Training course provides participants with essential knowledge and practical skills required for evaluating fire-resistant penetration seals and assemblies. The course covers fundamental inspection principles along with advanced techniques for code compliance verification, deficiency identification, and systematic documentation procedures.


Participants will learn to apply ASTM E814, UL 1479, NFPA 101, and IBC Chapter 7 standards to conduct thorough firestop inspections while ensuring regulatory compliance. This course combines theoretical concepts with hands-on inspection techniques and real-world assessment scenarios to ensure participants gain valuable skills applicable to their professional environment while emphasizing life safety and fire protection integrity.

Key Learning Objectives

  • Understand firestop system fundamentals and fire-rated assembly requirements

  • Apply systematic inspection methodologies for penetration seals and barriers

  • Identify common firestop deficiencies and code compliance violations

  • Implement proper documentation and reporting procedures for inspection findings

  • Evaluate firestop system performance against manufacturer specifications

  • Develop effective remediation strategies for non-compliant installations

  • Apply regulatory requirements and testing standards to inspection practices

  • Establish quality assurance protocols for ongoing firestop maintenance

Knowledge Assessment

  • Technical evaluations on firestop system principles including (multiple-choice questions on fire ratings, matching exercises for penetration types)

  • Code compliance assessments including (scenario-based questions on NFPA 101 requirements, IBC application exercises)

  • Inspection procedure verification including (methodology selection for specific situations, deficiency identification exercises)

  • Documentation review exercises including (inspection report completion, photograph analysis, compliance verification)

Targeted Audience

  • Fire protection inspectors conducting building assessments

  • Building code officials reviewing firestop installations

  • Fire safety engineers evaluating system compliance

  • Facility managers responsible for fire protection maintenance

  • Construction inspectors verifying firestop installations

  • Insurance professionals assessing fire protection adequacy

  • Commissioning agents validating fire-rated assemblies

  • Safety coordinators overseeing fire protection systems

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