Network Cabling Handbook
As the network technician's ideal go-to reference, this one-stop guide to both copper and fiber network cabling contains detailed coverage of monitoring software, connectivity, troubleshooting, and management techniques.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Network Cabling Handbook
Chapter 15: Firestopping
OVERVIEW
Firestopping is a critical part of cable installation projects. Proper firestopping procedures and practices are critical for saving lives in the event of a fire. Flames and toxic smoke can cause significant damage to property in a very short amount of time. Once a fire has started in a building, it can spread in a short amount of time to other parts of the building through holes in the walls and floors.
The process of installing communication cables often requires that holes are cut into walls and floors. Firestopping is the practice of closing all holes created during the cable installation project.
This chapter will describe the process of installing qualified firestop systems in buildings.
FIRE PROTECTION
Fire protection is the primary concern for commercial buildings. The NEC is a document written and updated by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
A comprehensive fire protection program must include
| ? | Fire prevention activities and practices |
| ? | Fire detection systems |
| ? | Fire containment systems and devices |
| ? | Fire suppression systems |
FIRESTOPPING
Fire prevention and safety are an essential part of a cable installer's job. Cable installation projects usually require creating holes in walls and fire-rated barriers for cable pathways. The holes in fire-rated barriers must always be resealed to reestablish the original fire rating of the barrier. The most common way that smoke and fire spread is through holes that are not resealed.
Firestopping is the process of installing qualified firestop materials in all penetrations created...
Copyright The McGraw-Hill Companies 2002 under license agreement with Books24x7
