{"id":204867,"date":"2023-05-30T10:54:50","date_gmt":"2023-05-30T14:54:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/?p=204867"},"modified":"2023-05-30T10:59:35","modified_gmt":"2023-05-30T14:59:35","slug":"new-report-on-resilient-piping-for-fire-protection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/new-report-on-resilient-piping-for-fire-protection\/","title":{"rendered":"New report details how resilient piping can enhance fire protection"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Safe Piping Matters has published a report on enhancing firestopping through resilient piping. <\/span>Photos courtesy Safe Piping Matters. <\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Safe Piping Matters has published a new research-based report on the firestopping of pipe penetrations. It presents expert insights on how to help protect the lives of occupants and first responders in building fires.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is quite a lengthy list of items which can result in problems with the installation of firestopping materials,\u201d states one expert. \u201cAny one of these items can contribute to a two-hour wall being reduced to a four-minute wall.\u201d<\/p>\n

The report also explains how firestop failures in the event of a fire can trigger fiascos which put people at risk, while raising serious questions and liability for architects, engineers, and construction professionals.<\/p>\n

Based on guidance from firestopping experts and industry research, Safe Piping Matters reviews several issues architects, engineers, and contractors should consider to reduce fire risk. It covers problems related to firestopping assemblies for various plastic piping materials, such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC), chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC), polyethylene (PE), and crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) plastic, as well as non-combustible piping materials, such as copper, iron, and steel.<\/p>\n

Key topics include:<\/p>\n