Project Planning & Scheduling Flashcards
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Why is it important to coordinate firestop installation with HVAC duct installation rather than performing them independently?
Answer: Duct penetrations require listed combination damper-firestop systems that must be coordinated
Duct penetrations in fire-rated assemblies may require combination fire damper and firestop assemblies; these must be coordinated so both trades install their components in the correct sequence.
A firestop contractor's crew productivity rate is 15 penetrations per day. If 450 penetrations are planned across a 4-week schedule (20 working days), what is the MINIMUM crew size needed to stay on schedule?
Answer: 2 crews
At 15 penetrations per crew per day over 20 days, one crew completes 300 penetrations; two crews complete 600, meeting the 450-penetration requirement with a small buffer.
What is the PRIMARY risk of allowing penetrations to remain open for extended periods before firestopping?
Answer: Compromise of fire and smoke compartmentalization during active construction
Open penetrations in fire-rated barriers eliminate compartmentalization, creating life-safety risks and potential code violations throughout the construction phase.
Which project document formally authorizes a firestop contractor to begin work on a specific floor or zone?
Answer: The notice to proceed (NTP) or zone work authorization
A notice to proceed or zone work authorization officially releases the contractor to begin work in a defined area, confirming prerequisites are complete.
When a third-party special inspector fails a firestop installation, what must happen BEFORE rescheduling a re-inspection?
Answer: The failed work must be remediated per the approved system and documented
Failed firestop work must be corrected in accordance with the listed system requirements before re-inspection can be requested.
A project owner requests a firestop 'as-built' record at project closeout. What information is MOST critical to include?
Answer: Location, system designation, installer, and inspection approval status of each penetration
As-built firestop records must document each penetration's location, the listed system installed, who performed the work, and its inspection approval for future facility maintenance.
How does the International Building Code (IBC) Section 703 influence the scheduling of firestop work on a project?
Answer: It requires that fire-resistive construction maintain ratings throughout construction, influencing when penetrations must be sealed
IBC Section 703 requires that fire-resistant assemblies maintain their ratings during construction, meaning open penetrations must be sealed in a timely manner to remain code-compliant.