Supporting the Needs of Healthcare
We understand the challenges maintaining fire life safety compliance in the healthcare environment, and we can be your strategic partner in providing sustainable solutions that ensure long term compliance. Effective firestopping is crucial to defend in place patients who cannot physically leave a facility in case of an emergency, buying first responders and emergency response teams the time needed to safely evacuate non ambulatory patients. STI’s dedicated team of Healthcare experts backed by a full catalog of firestopping solutions continuously improved upon for over 35 years are here to support you.
Solutions Designed for the Low Voltage Pathway
Cable moves, adds, and changes (MACs) are commonplace in healthcare as new monitoring systems and technologies are deployed to support patient care and well being. Non-hardening putties and cable sleeves have traditionally been used to support cable penetrations, however, often when putty is removed to conduct cable work it may not always be replaced leaving previously compliant penetrations as non-compliant. Unlike traditional cable sleeve and putty solutions, EZ-Path fire-rated pathways are tested for 0-100% cable fill, EZ-Path Pathways cannot be overwhelmed with cabling making them code compliant 100% of the time once installed.
- EZ-Path Fire-rated Pathways self sealing mechanism adjusts automatically as cables are added, changed, or removed while maintaining Fire, Smoke, and Acoustical Ratings
- EZ-Path Smoke and Acoustical Pathways partner with our fire-rated pathways providing consistent performance without sacrificing Leakage and Acoustical Ratings
- EZ-Path Retrofit Devices bring deficient openings back into code compliance quickly, retrofitting cable sleeves, stubs, and cable trays of up to 100% visual fill restoring fire performance
Joint Solutions for Fire-rated Walls and Smoke Partitions
SpecSeal® AS200 Elastomeric Spray and SpecSeal® LC Sealant are the ideal combination for addressing construction joints in fire-rated construction. Our fire-rated joint solutions have been rigorously tested to the exacting criteria of ASTM E1966 (UL2079) and CAN/ULC-S115 for fire resistance as well as ASTM E90 for sound attenuation, helping you meet building codes and occupant comfort requirements.
SpecSeal® Smoke ‘N’ Sound Sealant and Spray are formulated and tested to provide reliable smoke and acoustical protection for joints and voids in non-fire-rated smoke partitions. When used together, SpecSeal® Smoke ‘N’ Sound Sealant and Spray partner with SpecSeal® AS200 Spray and SpecSeal® LC Sealant to provide continuity of smoke and acoustical protection across your facility.
Solutions for Mechanical Penetrations
SpecSeal SSS and LCI Sealants are tested with rectangular, round, and oval ductwork in wall and floor assemblies, easily working into tight spaces such as between ducts and within AC Linesets forming a robust seal against the passage of fire, smoke, and sound. Additionally, both SSS and LCI have extensive testing with vented PVC condensate piping as well as AB/PVC, Fiberglass, Mineral fiber, Cellular Glass, Polyisocyanurate, and Polyethylene pipe and duct insulations.
FyreFlange HVAC Firestop Gasket is a thin profile intumescent gasket that partners with standard 20 GA (or heavier) steel angle to reinforce and seal rectangular duct work penetrations. FyreFlange replaces traditional firestop sealant making inspection of large rectangular ducts a single step, streamling the installation and inspection process on site.
Solutions for Electrical Penetrations
SpecSeal® Putty Pads are non-hardening putty used to seal around metallic and non-metallic electrical boxes in new construction to restore fire performance and acoustical resistance ratings in fire-rated walls without opening wall cavities
E-Wrap™ Endothermic Wrap is the ideal solution for protecting panel boxes and critical infrastructure such as back up power circuits, fire pumps controls, liquid fuel lines, and signaling circuits. E-Wrap's highly endothermic properties require fewer layers for equivalent protection compared to competing solutions. Requiring less material, less time to install, less physical space, and less reinforcement of protected pathways and infrastructure.
Solutions for the Plumbing Penetrations
SpecSeal LCC Firestop Collars are factory-manufactured firestop devices sized to plastic pipes of up to 4 in. Trade Size. LCC Collars consist of a restraining collar with a factory applied intumescent ensuring the correct amount of material is applied every time. SpecSeal RTC Firestop Collars partner with LCC Collars as an out of the box solution for 3 in. and 4 in. PVC Pipe couplings. Simplify the process of firestopping combustible piping by taking the guess work out of estimation with SpecSeal LCC & RTC Firestop Collars.
SpecSeal® Intumescent Sleeve is a factory manufactured device designed to protect metallic and plastic pipes penetrating through fire rated floors. Utilizing a flexible steel sleeve body and molded intumescent lining, the SpecSeal® Intumescent Sleeve wraps around pipes ranging from 2 in. to 4 in.
SpecSeal Wrap Strips a thin profile highly expansive intumescent strip available in a variety of sizes and types to tackle any combustible penetration. SpecSeal Wrap strips can be used on their own for small diameter plastic pipes or in conjunction with restraining steel for plastic pipes up to 18 in. diameter. Wrap Strips are an excellent solution for contractors addressing a large range of plastic pipe types and sizes on a project.
A Dedicated Team of Healthcare Experts
Our team of Healthcare experts focus on the unique challenges that Healthcare facilities have to address on a daily basis. From providing product recommendations to supporting our physical and digital products, our Healthcare team are your strategic partners in excellence.
- Act as consultants to coordinate all aspects of firestop selection throughout the design and construction process
- Provide support by working on-site with your design team
- Deliver in-depth in person firestop educational training for you team and subs.
- Offer oversight in the field to ensure proper installation of firestop materials
Tracking Compliance for the Life of the Building
Streamline and simplify the process of tracking firestop conditions across your facility. Our Firestop Locator (FSL) tool enables facilities management and team leads to locate and document firestop conditions, what products and systems were used, who installed them, and if they've been inspected and approved all from your web browser or mobile device.
- Fully interactive 2D floor plans
- Detailed reporting including Corrective Action Reports
- Internal auditing or third party inspection supported
- Apps for web, Android, and iOS
Comprehensive Barrier Management Planning
Barrier management entails identifying all types of fire rated assemblies including the types of penetrations, and the activities that cause them to become breached. The goal of the Barrier Management Program is to prepare and mitigate possible issues through detection and suppression of potential future loss from fire. The program does this by setting expectations for all parties involved including vendors, contractors, and facility maintenance personnel to maintain a specific set of Firestop Systems for installation and inspection of assemblies to have a better understanding when situations of non-compliance might arise.
Firestop Design and Collaboration in Revit
Firestop Clash Management® (FCM) is our Autodesk® Revit® Plugin that takes the guess work out of firestop solution design and selection. Utilizing clash detection and model parameter data, FCM scans your model detecting locations where construction joints and penetrations occur and recommends appropriate firestop systems at these locations. Additionally, FCM places marker and product objects within the model ensuring that system selection are present within the model and accessible to project team members.
- Automates system selection and placement within the mode
- Functions at your workstation, no need to manually export to third party systems/services
- Act as consultants to coordinate all aspects of firestop selection throughout the design and construction process
- Provide support by working on-site with your design team
- Deliver in-depth training
- Offer oversight in the field to ensure proper installation of firestop materials
Moving, adding, or changing any cables (MACs) when firestopping is commonplace in healthcare. Fortunately, there are firestop products, such as non-hardening putties, designed to work alongside MACs. However, often when putty is removed it may not always be replaced. Additionally, cables may have gradually been added to existing sleeves to the point where firestop materials are displaced, causing an unsafe situation.
The STI Barrier Management Program was created by leading healthcare professionals with diverse backgrounds and a wealth of industry experience. We have invested heavily to assure our SOP is 100% relevant for development of firestop specification documents for all types of healthcare facilities. This specification accompanies every bid document so that contractors understand, well in advance, the standards by which your organization operates and how they will be held accountable for their work.
Tools & Resources
We’ve curated an extensive collection of tools and resources tailored to meet the specific needs of professionals in the industry. Our assortment focuses on functional tools and references for Firestop solutions, providing professionals with the knowledge, guidance, and tools necessary to ensure safety, compliance, and precision in their projects, ultimately enhancing the integrity of their construction work.
- Guided search for finding the right firestop system for your condition and building Firestop Submittals for submission to your AHJ
- Find firestop systems on your phone, tablet, or the web
- Streamlined firestop system submittal package
- Integrate user documents, company logos, and Engineering Judgements
Automatically find firestop systems from within AutoDesk® Revit®
Track fire life safety systems on your project via your tablet, phone, or web browser.
Find any and all LEED Credits associated with our firestop products in one place
See how EZ-Path is the best return on investment cable pathway solution on the market
Determine how many EZ-Path Fire-rated Pathways you need based on cable size and count
These powerful tools guarantee the right systems are selected for the fastest and most cost-effective installation for all your projects.
What healthcare experts are saying about EZ-Path®
EZ-Path® saves time, money, and resources by eliminating ongoing downstream costs.Only EZ-Path® helps you avoid citations and costs associated with non-compliance. Other sleeves require constant upkeep, ongoing maintenance, and inspection to ensure compliance.
The EZ-Path® Retrofit Device
Overfilled cable sleeves are the bane of every facilities team, bring these deficient openings back into code compliance with the EZ Path Retrofit Device.
EZ-Path The Logical Choice Brochure
EZ Path® saves time, money, and resources byremoving ongoing downstream costs.
