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Specified Technologies Incorporated is an industry leader in developing innovative fire protection systems that help stop the spread of fire, smoke, and hot gases. For over 25 years, our team has worked hand in hand with the construction industry to create simple solutions to complex firestopping problems.
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Lessons in Fire Barrier Management for Life Safety Compliance in Healthcare Organizations
Posted on May 31, 2017
Spending over 35 years as a Fire Marshal for a major healthcare organization, I have witnessed many changes in the area of fire prevention and protection. While technology may change, the basic tenets of effective fire protection remain consistent: put simply, safety layering works. The need to balance active and passive fire protection is paramount… Read full article
The Incredible Shrinking… Firestop Sealant?
Posted on May 16, 2017
Do firestop sealants shrink? This is a question that has been bandied about at various industry meetings. The simple answer is yes. Sealants may exhibit various degrees of shrinkage dependent upon the environment in which they are installed. The majority of the firestop sealants on the market are latex based or silicone based, so we will constrain our discussion to those two types of sealant technology. For the most part, silicone sealants exhibit… Read full article
