Seminars
Build Field Confidence at IFC’s Special Inspector & Manufacturer’s Product Training
Firestop special inspectors must be able to apply technical knowledge under real-world jobsite conditions. That requires an understanding of code requirements, inspection procedures, tested and listed systems, installation details, and the products being evaluated. The Special Inspector & Manufacturer’s Product Training 2026 combines classroom instruction with hands-on demonstrations from leading [...]
Preparing for Better Firestop Inspections Through Practical Product Training
Why Does Firestop Inspection Require System-Level Evaluation? Firestopping restores the fire-resistance rating of rated walls, floors, floor-ceiling assemblies, joints, and perimeter gaps where construction has been interrupted. The hourly rating belongs to the complete tested and listed system. That system may include the rated assembly, penetrating item, opening dimensions, annular [...]
Firestop Systems Explained: A Practical Guide for Code Officials
What Is a Firestop System? A firestop system protects openings and joints in fire-resistance-rated construction. Pipes, cables, conduits, ducts, and other building services create openings in rated walls and floors. Joints and perimeter conditions can also interrupt the continuity of an assembly. A listed system defines the rated assembly, penetrant [...]
Why Firestop Special Inspectors Need Manufacturer Training
Firestop product knowledge allows inspectors to evaluate whether an installation matches the complete tested and listed system. A firestop product does not carry an hourly rating by itself. The rating belongs to the complete system, which may include: The fire-resistance-rated wall, floor, or assembly The penetrant or joint configuration The [...]
