Firestop Products

Is a Factory Certified Installer for

Split Sleeve Systems

Retrofit Bulkheads

Smooth Penetrator

Threaded Penetrator

Membrane Penetrator

Cap Penetrator

All products UL approved

Retrofitting brings buildings up to fire code conformity.

For more information, please visit the website from the above links.


Fire Stopping by the Numbers for Cable Installers:

1. You must know the hourly rating of the barrier. (5/8" fire rated gypsum is rated for 1/2 hr. per sheet / Cement Cinder Blocks are rated at 2 hrs.)

2. Select the UL Listing to match or exceed the barrier. Pay attention to cable loads and fill procedure in the Listing.

3. Go to the Cable Load Chart link. Select the proper size Sleeve, based on the % cable fill load permitted in the U L Listing.

4. Seek pre-approval from the Authority Having Jurisdiction (Inspector). Remember, it is approved, if the Inspector says it is!

5. When installing the System, be sure not to exceed the listing limitations. Read the listing.

6. After installation, fill out the labels and digitally document the System for future reference.

If you follow the steps listed above - you will guarantee AHJ acceptance.