FSC Documentation & Record Keeping 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which document must be maintained on-site during fire stopping installation to verify that the correct UL-listed system is being installed?
- Material safety data sheet
- UL system design drawing or listing sheet (Correct answer)
- General contractor's schedule
- Manufacturer's warranty card
Correct answer: UL system design drawing or listing sheet
UL system design drawings or listing sheets must be on-site to confirm that installed assemblies match the tested and listed systems.
Question 2: What is the primary purpose of as-built fire stopping documentation?
- To record the cost of materials used
- To provide an accurate record of installed fire stopping locations and systems for future inspection and maintenance (Correct answer)
- To satisfy OSHA training requirements
- To document contractor payment schedules
Correct answer: To provide an accurate record of installed fire stopping locations and systems for future inspection and maintenance
As-built documentation provides an accurate, permanent record of where fire stopping was installed and which systems were used, supporting future inspection and maintenance.
Question 3: Under NFPA 101, how long must fire stopping inspection records typically be retained by the building owner?
- 1 year
- 3 years
- Until the next scheduled inspection
- The life of the building or as required by the AHJ (Correct answer)
Correct answer: The life of the building or as required by the AHJ
NFPA 101 and most building codes require that inspection and maintenance records be kept for the life of the building or as specified by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
Question 4: What information must be recorded on a firestop inspection tag or label attached to an installed penetration seal?
- Only the installer's name
- The installer's name, date of installation, and the UL system number used (Correct answer)
- The color of the sealant and curing temperature
- The building permit number only
Correct answer: The installer's name, date of installation, and the UL system number used
Inspection tags must identify the installer, date of installation, and the specific UL-listed system number to allow future verification of the correct assembly.
Question 5: Which entity is responsible for approving and accepting the final fire stopping inspection documentation on a construction project?
- The firestop contractor only
- The building material supplier
- The Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) (Correct answer)
- The general contractor's safety officer
Correct answer: The Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
The Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), typically the local building official or fire marshal, has final authority to approve fire stopping documentation and issue acceptance.
Question 6: A Special Inspection Report for fire stopping must include which of the following?
- Only photographic evidence
- Identification of the penetration, the system number used, date of inspection, and inspector credentials (Correct answer)
- The general contractor's bid price
- A list of all subcontractors on the project
Correct answer: Identification of the penetration, the system number used, date of inspection, and inspector credentials
Special Inspection Reports must document penetration identification, the UL system number, inspection date, and the credentials of the inspector to be valid.
Question 7: When a fire stopping penetration is concealed after installation, what document best allows future inspectors to locate and verify the seal?
- The project bid documents
- A coordinated floor plan or as-built drawing showing the penetration locations (Correct answer)
- The architect's schematic design
- The material purchase orders
Correct answer: A coordinated floor plan or as-built drawing showing the penetration locations
Coordinated as-built drawings mark the exact locations of concealed penetrations so future inspectors can locate and assess them without destructive investigation.
FSC Documentation & Record Keeping 1
Which document must be maintained on-site during fire stopping installation to verify that the correct UL-listed system is being installed?