Firestopping is an often misunderstood construction practice. This article aims to address what firestopping is and why it’s necessary in wall, floor and ceiling penetrations. 

GCP Applied Technologies (GCP), a leading global provider of construction products technologies, is pleased to introduce a new smart, online solution that streamlines the selection of the optimal Underwriters Laboratories (UL) fireproofing designs for MONOKOTE Fireproofing product for any specific construction project conditions.

At FCIA’s Virtual ECA ’20 Conference, FCIA launched a new initiative to get fire and life safety improvements using the FCIA’s ‘DIIM’ for Existing Buildings.

International Fireproof Technology Inc., an Irvine, Calif.-based manufacturer of fire protective coatings, announced that its DC315 coating was recently tested to and passed the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association 285 Standard applied over spray foam with aluminum cladding.

The past two years have been very exciting for Universal Fireproofing Patch (UFP). In addition to helping numerous professionals make the job of patching fireproofing easy and cost effective, they've reached the following milestones.