As the Director of Facilities at a community-based acute care hospital, ensuring life safety and code compliance is one of our top priorities. After evaluating multiple firestopping systems, we adopted STI Firestop as our facility-wide standard due to the unmatched quality, innovation, and reliability their solutions offer—especially the EZ-Path® cable pathway devices, which have dramatically improved the cleanliness and efficiency of our cable management. From new construction to renovation and IT upgrades, STI products have proven to be consistent, easy to install, and highly effective in maintaining our rated barriers.
Standardizing with STI for Facility-Wide Impact
We now require the use of STI products in all construction and renovation projects at our hospital. This standardization not only ensures uniformity across our facility, but also streamlines inspections, maintenance, and documentation for our life safety and compliance programs. The consistent use of STI has allowed us to maintain an efficient and effective approach to fire barrier management, directly contributing to our readiness for accreditation surveys and inspections.
Exceptional Support Drives Program Success
A key factor in the success of our firestopping program is the exceptional support we receive from our regional account manager, Nate Waye. Nate is incredibly responsive and knowledgeable—whether we need technical assistance, product selection guidance, or hands-on training for our in-house staff, he is always quick to deliver solutions tailored to our needs. His partnership has been instrumental in elevating the confidence and competence of our team when it comes to firestopping best practices.
Supporting Safe, High-Quality Healthcare
Having a standardized firestopping program using STI not only enhances our ability to maintain a safe and code-compliant environment, it also reinforces our commitment to protecting patients, staff, and visitors. By integrating STI’s trusted products and benefiting from the outstanding support provided by Nate, we’ve built a robust, sustainable firestop program that truly supports the mission of safe, high-quality healthcare delivery.
Written by Patrick O'Neil, B.S., CHFM, CHOP-B, CHIPP-B | Director Facilities Engineering
