Crucial Tasks Every Firestop Installer Should Be Completing
Having a firestop installer that is entirely certified by each manufacturer means they understand how to complete the job.
Finding a dependable Firestop contractor can take some time and resources, so it can be a great relief when you do land one that you think is a great fit for your building. You expect that they work the best they can in a safe, quick, and professional manner. To make sure that they’re doing the job the best they can, here are a few noteworthy things to look out for to make sure your money is being put to good use. Read on to learn which tasks Firestop installers should all be doing!
They Own Certifications from Different Firestop Manufacturers
As we at G&M Services know, materials from different manufacturers should not be mixed in one firestop penetration, so it is essential that your firestop installer is entirely familiar with all of the materials used in the building. Once a specialty firestop installer is certified by one or more firestop manufacturers, it will ensure that they are familiar with the specific product type and the specified application for that product to help ensure that installed systems are all “approved” systems. Different manufacturers have their own unique sets of specifications, so having a firestop installer that is entirely certified by each manufacturer means they understand the right use and specifications to the fullest. One example would be if a design required waterproof systems; it wouldn’t be great if the installer used a water-based fire caulk instead of a silicon-based fire caulk. Make sure whoever your Firestop Contractor is certified by the manufacturer specified in your own project.
They Utilize and Implement a Quality Control Management System
You may have seen the words “FM approved” and “UL Qualified” before, but do you know what they mean? Both of these programs are quality control management systems based on the special ISO 9000 series of management systems tailored to contractors specializing in fire suppression and firestop system installation services. Once a contractor is FM-approved and UL-qualified, this means they have taken a strong stance on their quality of work, investing serious time and money in rigorous training and developing quality improvement processes to help ensure the job done is of the highest caliber. G&M Services is a firestop contracting company that is both FM and UL qualified, so give us a call today if you’re in need of any firestop needs!
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G&M Services is proud of our employees and the dedication they have for safety in the workplace. We reward our employees for displaying positive safety practices. We incorporate weekly and monthly discussions and meetings to ensure that all involved know how to handle equipment and potentially risky situations during a project. We offer services in the way of concrete core-drilling and sawing, concrete scanning, Air Barriers, Firestop, and BIM Project Management and Coordination. To get started with us, call today at 410-787-8828 or visit our contact page. Follow the official company page today on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
