ASME A112.20.2:2004 pdf free download

ASME A112.20.2:2004 pdf free download.Qualification of Installers of Firestop Systems and Devices for Piping Systems.
2 GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
2.1 Laws, Codes, Rules, Listing Agencies, and Regulations
The qualified firestop systems installer shall be able to identify and demonstrate knowledge of the applicable laws, codes, rules, listing agencies, and regulations from the federal, state, and local levels related to the scope of this Standard.
2.2 Basic Concepts
The qualified lirestop systems installer shall be able to identify and describe the basic concepts pertaining to
‘a) fire dynamics
(b) firestopping
(c) piping systems
(d) compartmentation and protection of structural elements
2.3 NotifIcations
The qualified firestop systems installer shall be able to identify and describe the actions that take place prior to and after installing and testing a firestop system, including
(a) notification to proper authorities (authority having jurisdiction)
(b) notification to job inspector
(c) notification to premise owners
(d) notification to the architect/engineer of record
3 PRODUCT PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE
3.1 Major Components
The qualified firestop systems installer shall be able to identify the major components of firestop material and systems as defined by the listing directories of appropriate third party certification organizations.
3.2 Application
The qualified firestop systems installer shall be able to identify and describe the proper application of firestop systems with respect to
(a) model building codes requirements
(b) design on approved plans and specifications
(c) fire resistance ratings of assemblies being penetrated
(d) types of materials
(e) types of fire-resistive construction
(f) listing agency directories、
3.3 Performance Characteristics
The qualified firestop systems installer shall be ableto identify and describe the performance characteristicsof firestop systems and devices as outlined in para.9.
4PRODUCT INSTALLATION KNOWLEDGE
4.1 Installation Requirements
The qualified firestop systems installer shall be ableto identify and describe the proper installation require-ments for the firestop systems pertaining to
(a) firestop manufacturer installation instructions(b) local jurisdictional requirements
(c) system listing conditions
(d) site environment conditions
e)proper material handling and use(f)installer-performed field testing(g)piping installation requirements4.2 lmproper Installations
The qualified firestop systems installer shall be ableto identify and describe potential hazards resulting fromthe improper installations of firestop systems (refer topara.9).
5 sYSTEM AND sYSTEM COMPONENT
ACCEPTANCE TESTING KNoWLEDGE5.1 Field Inspection and Test Procedures
The qualified firestop systems installer shall be ableto describe the field inspection and test procedures asso-ciated with the following:
(a) firestop system type
(b) insulation type, thickness, and compression
(c) type and size of penetration opening
(d) orientation of penetrating item
(e) annular space determination
(f) approved drawings and specifications
(g) firestop system and assembly rating.