ASME A112.20.2:2004 pdf free download

ASME A112.20.2:2004 pdf free download.Qualification of lnstallers of Firestop Systems and Devices for Piping Systems.
ASME A112.20.2 establishes minimum requirements, identified by industry consensus, for the training and qualification of installers of firestop systems and devices for piping systems.
The qualifications under this Standard are restricted to those that are required by this Standard, the model building and plumbing codes requirements for firestopping developed by NFPA, ICBO, SBCCI, BOCA, ICC, and IAPMO, and consensus standards for piping system penetrations of fire-resistance-rated walls, partitions, floors, floor/ceiling assemblies, roof/ceiling assemblies, or shalt enclosures.
1.2 Limitations for Firestop System Installer
Compliance with this Standard in itself shall not qualify an individual as a certified firestop contractor in accordance with FM 4991 or a certified firestop inspector in accordance with ASTM E 2174.
1.3 Inspection of Firestop Systems
Inspection of firestop systems shall be in compliance with ASTM E 2174.
1.4 References
The following documents form a part of this Standard to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise indicated, the latest edition shall apply.
ANSI/NFPA 101, Life Safety Code (chapter 8 for fire resistance ratings and firestop systems)
NFPA 5000, Building Construction and Safety Code (chapter 7 for types of construction; chapter 8 for fire resistance ratings and firestop systems)
Publisher: The National Fire Protection Association (NF1’A), 1 Batterymarch l’ark, P.O. Box 9101, Quincy, MA 02269-9101
ICBO Uniform Building Code (chapters 5 and 6 for types of construction; chapter 7 for fire resistance ratings and firestop systems)
Publisher: International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO), 5360 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90601-2298
BOCA National Building Code (chapters 5 and 6 for types of construction; chapter 7 for fire resistance ratings and uirestop systems)
It is of the utmost importance to improve the performance and installation of uirestop systems and their components by examining and qualifying contractors involved in the installation of such systems and components.
While firestop contractors may specialii.c in one or more areas, e.g., firestop joint systems, floor perimeter/ slab edge/exterior wall cavity systems and through- penetration systems, there should be only a single approved category: firestop contractor. Therefore, the qualified firestop contractor should be knowledgeable in and meet the test requirements for all areas of firestopping and firestopping systems.
A1.3 Prior Requirements
(a) Verification that the contractor has been in the firestop installation business for at least two (2) years and is licensed by the state or local authority where applicable.
(b) Verification that the contractor possesses a current qualification as an installer per the requirements of
ASME A112,20.2.
(c) Verification that the contractor has in his employ at least one qualified installer who meets the requirements of ASME Al 12.20.2.
(d) Verification that the contractor keeps a documented and archived record keeping system for all installations.
(el Verification that the contractor has a demonstrated quality control program.
A2 DEMONSTRATED QUALITY CONTROL PROGRAM
A2.1 Quality Assurance Program
It is vital that the qualified firestop contractor has a quality assurance program that specifies controls for at least the following areas:
(a) corporate guidelines for quality assurance
(b) appropriate measures for designing the system or assembly and transferring the design requirements to installation personnel
(c) appropriate measures to ensure proper installation (d) appropriate measures to ensure proper labeling or marking (if required)
(e) appropriate measures for inspecting completed assemblies
A2.2 Program Documentation
Contractors should have written policies and procedures in place as part of their quality assurance program, including a record keeping program for each type of system or assembly installed.
A2.3 Record Keeping
The contractor should assure adequate traceability of components and application and should maintain a record of all firestopping installations for a minimum of seven (7) years from the date of installation.
A3 AUDITS
An initial audit should be conducted by the third- party certifier on the contractor’s home office and a ob site.
A4 TRAINING
An additional 16 hr of training beyond the requirements of ASME A112.20.2 is recommended on the following topics:
(a) FCIA Manual of Practice
(b) Factory Mutual Research Approval requirements
(c) specifications, estimating, and bidding
(d) fire-resistance-rated system selection
(e) equivalent fire-rated assembly selection
(f) nonconformances.