ASTM E3157-23
(Guide)Standard Guide for Understanding and Using Information Related to Installation of Firestop Systems
Standard Guide for Understanding and Using Information Related to Installation of Firestop Systems
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 The information contained in this guide is general in nature because of: the great number of commercially available firestop systems globally; the quantity and variety of internationally published firestop system’s listings; worldwide variations in building and fire code requirements; and the many conditions and applications associated with a firestop system’s use.
4.2 This guide provides general information and guidance that is primarily used by firestop contractors and firestop industry inspectors of a firestop system. However, this guide should also be used by others, such as architects, engineers, specifiers, etc. Some of the information referenced in this guide provides resources for additional information not contained in the manufacturer’s installations, the firestop system’s test report, and listing. Information contained in this guide also allows a single source for a general comparison of firestop materials used during the installation of firestop systems.
4.3 This guide discusses general procedures, such as substrate cleaning and priming, as well as installation of the components of a firestop system.
Note 2: The term “substrate” has a particular meaning in engineering. A substrate is defined as the “basic surface on which a material adheres, for example, paint or laminate.”21
4.4 This guide explains the general properties and functions of various penetrating items and firestop materials.
4.5 This guide presents general guidelines for the application of the various materials used in the installation of a firestop system for a specific application, and environmental conditions and effects that are known to potentially affect a firestop system’s installation.
4.6 This guide is intended to be read completely at least once, and each of the Sections 1 through 19 should be read in their entirety to avoid misunderstanding and misapplication.
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SCOPE
1.1 This guide is a compendium of information related to installing firestop systems in fire-separating elements. This guide is intended to be used to increase industry knowledge of national and international testing requirements, code prerequisites, and other supplemental tests that may be specified, which can affect the installation and performance of firestop systems.
1.2 This guide relates to the use of firestop systems tested, or evaluated, to Test Method E814 and other test methods addressing the same specific subject matter, such as CAN/ULC-S115; EN 1366-3; IMO Resolution MSC.307(88), FTP Code; IEEE 634; ISO 10295-1; UL 1479; etc.
1.3 This guide also addresses the use of firestop systems tested or evaluated to Test Methods E119 or other test methods that use a firestop system as a component of a typically larger test assembly, such as AS 1530.4; BS 476-21; BS 476;3 CAN/ULC-S101; ISO 834;4 NFPA 251; UL 263; etc.
1.4 This guide discusses the installation of firestop systems in membrane penetrations and through penetrations. The installation is typically performed by a firestop contractor (also known as a firestop installer or an installer). However, the quality of the installation is based on the information provided to the firestop contractor as well as the expertise and competence of the firestop contractor. A lack of information in the test report, listing, manufacturer’s instructions, or project documents can be the cause of a deficient installation.
1.5 The term “firestop system” refers to and includes both a membrane-penetration firestop system and through-penetration firestop system.
1.6 Information in this guide is applicable to firestop systems that accommodate single or multiple penetrating items.
1.7 This guide does not address the design aspects of locating and defining the dimensions of an opening; or the method to create the opening; or the inspection of the penetrating item prior to ...
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: E3157 − 23
Standard Guide for
Understanding and Using Information Related to Installation
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of Firestop Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E3157; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
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This guide should increase the awareness of information and approaches associated with installing
firestop systems. Various building trades (also known as construction trades) create openings (breaches
or penetrations) in fire-separating elements to accommodate the installation of existing or future
penetrating items such as pipes, ducts, wires, etc. The materials and methods of construction used to
seal and protect openings created in fire-separating elements must not reduce its existing fire-
resistance rating. Multiple building trades are sometimes involved with the process of restoring the
fire-resistance rating of the fire-separating element. Often the building trade (for example, firestop
contractor) responsible for restoring the fire-resistance rating of the fire-separating element did not
create the opening. This guide is intended to help identify and alleviate problems as well as
misunderstandings associated with the installation of firestop systems. This guide is intended to
provide information to those that create the opening, install the penetrating item through the opening,
install firestop materials for the opening, and those charged with the inspection of the firestop system
during and after installation. This guide proposes a series of options or instructions that offer direction
without recommending a definite course of action for the installation of firestop systems.
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1. Scope test assembly, such as AS 1530.4; BS 476-21; BS 476;
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CAN/ULC-S101; ISO 834; NFPA 251; UL 263; etc.
1.1 This guide is a compendium of information related to
1.4 This guide discusses the installation of firestop systems
installing firestop systems in fire-separating elements. This
guide is intended to be used to increase industry knowledge of in membrane penetrations and through penetrations. The
installation is typically performed by a firestop contractor (also
national and international testing requirements, code
prerequisites, and other supplemental tests that may be known as a firestop installer or an installer). However, the
specified, which can affect the installation and performance of quality of the installation is based on the information provided
firestop systems. to the firestop contractor as well as the expertise and compe-
tence of the firestop contractor. A lack of information in the test
1.2 This guide relates to the use of firestop systems tested, or
report, listing, manufacturer’s instructions, or project docu-
evaluated, to Test Method E814 and other test methods
ments can be the cause of a deficient installation.
addressing the same specific subject matter, such as CAN/
ULC-S115; EN 1366-3; IMO Resolution MSC.307(88), FTP 1.5 The term “firestop system” refers to and includes both a
membrane-penetration firestop system and through-penetration
Code; IEEE 634; ISO 10295-1; UL 1479; etc.
firestop system.
1.3 This guide also addresses the use of firestop systems
1.6 Information in this guide is applicable to firestop sys-
tested or evaluated to Test Methods E119 or other test methods
tems that accommodate single or multiple penetrating items.
that use a firestop system as a component of a typically larger
1.7 This guide does not address the design aspects of
locating and defining the dimensions of an opening; or the
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method to create the opening; or the inspection of the penetrat-
This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on Performance
of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.21 on Service-
ing item prior to firestop material installation. However,
ability.
Current edition approved July 15, 2023. Published August 2023. Originally
approved in 2019. Last previous edition approved in 2022 as E3157 – 22. DOI:
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10.1520/E3157-23. In this guide, BS 476–21 and BS 476–22 are collectively referred to as BS 476.
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“Should” is used to indicate that a provision is not mandatory but is In this guide, ISO 834-1, ISO 834-4, ISO 834-5, ISO 834-6, ISO 834-8, and
recommended as good practice. ISO 834-9 are collectively referred to as ISO 834.
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Designation: E3157 − 22 E3157 − 23
Standard Guide for
Understanding and Using Information Related to Installation
1
of Firestop Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E3157; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
2
This guide should increase the awareness of information and approaches associated with installing
firestop systems. Various building trades (also known as construction trades) create openings (breaches
or penetrations) in fire-separating elements to accommodate the installation of existing or future
penetrating items such as pipes, ducts, wires, etc. The materials and methods of construction used to
seal and protect openings created in fire-separating elements must not reduce its existing fire-
resistance rating. Multiple building trades are sometimes involved with the process of restoring the
fire-resistance rating of the fire-separating element. Often the building trade (for example, firestop
contractor) responsible for restoring the fire-resistance rating of the fire-separating element did not
create the opening. This guide is intended to help identify and alleviate problems as well as
misunderstandings associated with the installation of firestop systems. This guide is intended to
provide information to those that create the opening, install the penetrating item through the opening,
install firestop materials for the opening, and those charged with the inspection of the firestop system
during and after installation. This guide proposes a series of options or instructions that offer direction
without recommending a definite course of action for the installation of firestop systems.
1. Scope
1.1 This guide is a compendium of information related to installing firestop systems in fire-separating elements. This guide is
intended to be used to increase industry knowledge of national and international testing requirements, code prerequisites, and other
supplemental tests that may be specified, which can affect the installation and performance of firestop systems.
1.2 This guide relates to the use of firestop systems tested, or evaluated, to Test Method E814 and other test methods addressing
the same specific subject matter, such as CAN/ULC-S115; EN 1366-3; IMO Resolution MSC.307(88), FTP Code; IEEE 634; ISO
10295-1; UL 1479; etc.
1.3 This guide also addresses the use of firestop systems tested or evaluated to Test Methods E119 or other test methods that use
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a firestop system as a component of a typically larger test assembly, such as AS 1530.4; BS 476-21; BS 476; CAN/ULC-S101;
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ISO 834; NFPA 251; UL 263; etc.
1.4 This guide discusses the installation of firestop systems in membrane penetrations and through penetrations. The installation
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.21 on Serviceability.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2022July 15, 2023. Published September 2022August 2023. Originally approved in 2019. Last previous edition approved in 20202022
as E3157E3157 – 22.-20. DOI: 10.1520/E3157-22.10.1520/E3157-23.
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“Should” is used to indicate that a provision is not mandatory but is recommended as good practice.
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In this guide, BS 476–21 and BS 476–22 are collectively referred to as BS 476.
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In this guide, ISO 834-1, ISO 834-4, ISO 834-5, ISO 834-6, ISO 834-8, and ISO 834-9 are collectively referred to as ISO 834.
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is typically performed by a firestop contractor (also known as a firestop installer or an installer). However, the quality of the
installation is based on the information provided to the firestop contractor as well as the expertise and competence of the firestop
contractor. A lack of information in the test report, listing,manufacturer’s instructions, or project documents can be the cause of
a deficient installation.
1.5 The term “firestop system” refers to and includes both a membrane-penetration firestop system and through-penetration
firestop system.
1.6 Information in this guide is applicable to firestop systems that accommodate single or multiple penetrating items.
1.7 This guide does not address
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