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Column fire-rating continuity

Posted by Jiyoung Lee2 months ago
Column fire-rating continuity

I am working on San Francisco International Terminal 3 landside facade rebuilding. There are existing seismic joints along the perimeter of new facade. The joints jog around the existing steel columns that need to be protected. We are proposing FB-22 (by Construction Specialties) fire barrier at 3 1/2" seismic joint between the steel column and existing roadway structural slab and spray-on fireproofing at column surface. How should we treat the transition (or gap) between the floor fire barrier (FB-22) and spray-on fireproofing to achieve the continuity of steel column fire-rating (3 hours in Type I-A building)?

Fire barrier at expansion joint,Spray-on fireproofing transition at floor fire barrier

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Posted by Sydney Riopel2 months ago
Hilti Verified

Hello,

Thank you for reaching out to the Hilti Fire Protection Design Team to assist you with your firestop engineering needs.

We do not have a listed system for a joint between a floor and steel column; however, we may be able to address your application through an Engineering Judgment, which will be a custom detail showing your exact application with the firestop components required to maintain the stated ratings.

We are proud to announce the launch of the HILTI CONSTRUCTION PLATFORM (HCP), our company’s new engineering service website. This platform will be the home for all of your Fire Protection Design needs. Instead of emailing a PDF form for a request, the platform enables you to create new Engineering Judgment (EJ) requests, submit revisions to previously completed EJs or connect with an FPE on a question. HCP also enables you to track the status of your request.

You can find more information on how to access this new platform here: http://www.hilti.com/ej (US) or http://www.hilti.ca/ej (Canada.) If you have any questions or require assistance navigating the platform, please call Customer Service for help at 1-800-879-8000 (US) or 1-800-363-4458 (Canada.)

Along with HCP, Hilti is excited to announce our new mobile app for all your firestop needs: Hilti Firestop Selector. Using the Firestop Selector app gives you easy access to the Hilti Fire Protection Design Team from the jobsite, on the road, or in the office to request a new EJ, an EJ Revision, or a Question anytime, anywhere. You can download the app using the appropriate link below.

Hilti Firestop Selector App – Google Play Store

Hilti Firestop Selector App – Apple App Store

If you have any questions, please reach out to our customer service team at 1-800-879-8000 (US) or 1-800-363-4458 (Canada) for assistance.

Best regards,

Sydney Riopel
Fire Protection Engineer