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using 3M FD-150 and 3M CP 25+. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57ed32b22994caa927fa44a4/1475610182251-2REKOSATMRBUER5E9TXV/20160819_115339.png Installation Pics - After Vanamerican Installation (#2) Another image showing finished cable sleeves, insulated pipes, flex conduits and metallic pipes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57ed32b22994caa927fa44a4/1475610175337-9KCK1IC12KZAF5XMJEI8/20160819_115359.png Installation Pics - After Vanamerican Installation (#3) In this image, we installed UL systems comprised of HOW joints & cable sleeves using 3M moldable putty sticks & 3M FD 150. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57ed32b22994caa927fa44a4/1475610197792-T7SDIYHFXB3HUKV99INA/20160819_115415.png Installation Pics - After Vanamerican Installation (#4) Here is a picture of our HOW work which extended around an I beam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57ed32b22994caa927fa44a4/1475610210605-TDBN5TG9HXSW5O7VN8RG/20160819_115524.png Installation Pics - After Vanamerican Installation (#5) This is an image of our firecaulk work on this HOW joint / fluted deck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57ed32b22994caa927fa44a4/1475528342845-ZJTPESB1CE89O5O98T25/20160517_100852.png Installation Pics - Rectangular Duct Here we have a rectangular duct ready to be inspected. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57ed32b22994caa927fa44a4/1475528343837-GIL14JD7QZ7R0KZKMZSZ/20160517_100933.jpg Installation Pics - After Vanamerican Inspection After the fuseable link was removed, the damper curtain dropped and passed inspection. We added a new link as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57ed32b22994caa927fa44a4/1475528351388-5N3T7SE75QSS4RDINYZP/20160517_132336.png Installation Pics - Round Duct After entering thru the access panel, this round duct was ready to be inspected. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57ed32b22994caa927fa44a4/1475528358453-T458ZT8BXKMO7OYC0W7P/20160516_135926.png Installation Pics - After Vanamerican Inspection The damper curtain dropped on cue and was placed back in it's open postion with a new fuseable link. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57ed32b22994caa927fa44a4/1475523272927-4S4DXII4KB4G0SKTMC2D/20151029_091003.jpg Installation Pics - Untreated Ceiling Penetrations (#1) This was a scenario of untreated ceiling penetrations on a lower level consisting of insulated pipes, pvc pipes and blanks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57ed32b22994caa927fa44a4/1475608880838-2VWAIPJ72OBYXONQLIZU/Download+10292015+063.jpg Installation Pics - After Vanamerican Installation (#1) We utilized tested UL systems to treat these penetrations using 3M Fire Mortar, 3M CP 25+ fire caulk and Roxul wool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57ed32b22994caa927fa44a4/1475609105394-7PAZIUJX7C7QRDM0E38A/Download+10292015+026.jpg Installation Pics - Untreated Ceiling Penetrations (#2) Here we have a small number of insulated & metallic pipes needing to be firestopped. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57ed32b22994caa927fa44a4/1475608880769-9SIZ5MO4SA5WU6IAMZRK/Download+10292015+070.jpg Installation Pics - After Vanamerican Installation (#2) After some 3M Fire Mortar and 3M CP 25+ fire caulk, the penetrations are now properly firestopped. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57ed32b22994caa927fa44a4/1475609673266-88BPINSB9IL6F8P7QDKK/Download+10292015+025.jpg Installation Pics - Untreated Ceiling Penetrations (#3) Two insulated pipes running up into the ceiling in the corner of the lower level in need of fire caulk and wool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57ed32b22994caa927fa44a4/1475523277138-C8M3FQGEMZE2ROBEMMQJ/20151029_123221.jpg Installation Pics - After Vanamerican Installation (#3) In this image, we treated these insulated pipe deficiencies using UL tested systems with 3M CP 25+ and Roxul wool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57ed32b22994caa927fa44a4/1475615128343-CCK18C2E2AIIU9LSF6YZ/IMG_0723.png Installation Pics - Vertical Busway Firestop Install (#1) For this scenario, we firestopped these electrical busways implementing a UL system using 3M 1003SL and Roxul mineral wool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57ed32b22994caa927fa44a4/1475615128721-Q65D38DTQTDGGV7OIYTM/IMG_0724.png Installation Pics - Vertical Busway Firestop Install (#2) Another electrical busway firestop installation using 3M 1003SL and Roxul mineral wool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57ed32b22994caa927fa44a4/1475615150386-R6GT9Y2ODWZL0B9M6V3X/IMG_0725.png Installation Pics - Vertical Busway Install (#3) Another electrical busway properly firestopped. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57ed32b22994caa927fa44a4/1475615507661-SSVI828EE4B2ZL2KMJWO/IMG_0731.png Installation Pics - Horizontal Busway Fierstop Install (#1) Here is a horizontal electrical busway image that is near system completion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57ed32b22994caa927fa44a4/1475615510839-LTT1I86KLVGJ4I0IM55T/IMG_0730.png Installation Pics - Horizontal Busway Firestop Install (#2) Here is the finished product installation with CS195+ Composite Sheet, 3M Fire Barrier Pillows & 3M CP 25+ fire caulk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57ed32b22994caa927fa44a4/1475525790906-1Z6GA4NXDHQ0I37LJCVE/20160419_092814.jpg Installation Pics - Floor Penetrations - Cable Sleeves (#1) Due to cable re-entry, these sleeves were no longer properly firestopped in order to meet their UL system requirements. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57ed32b22994caa927fa44a4/1475525803233-FE3YC8AM25KD4W0I7POJ/20160419_105159.jpg Installation Pics - After Vanamerican Installation (#1) We removed the prior installation, clearing out the sleeves and then installed a UL system comprised of 3M MP+ moldable putty and Roxul wool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57ed32b22994caa927fa44a4/1475525811257-Y8IIU723TZ2PS2E8V6OR/20160421_083218.jpg Installation Pics - Floor Penetrations - Cable Sleeves (#2) Here is another instance of deficiencies: cracks, voids and an improper amount of Roxul wool ultimately lead these cable sleeves to no longer meet their UL system requirements. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57ed32b22994caa927fa44a4/1475525817562-IOEKZPTHT51LIU024TNV/20160421_094506.jpg Installation Pics - After Vanamerican Installation (#2) As with installation image #1, we cleared out all the cable sleeves and then properly installed the UL system using 3M MP+ moldable putty and Roxul wool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57ed32b22994caa927fa44a4/1475614019026-NLUN20PBNI8DM6QB0BKG/IMG_0240.png Installation Pics - Fire Mortar Installation (#1) In this image, this bank of insulated pipes was treated using a UL system consisting of 3M Fire Mortar and 3M IC 15+ fire caulk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57ed32b22994caa927fa44a4/1475613939032-2ZOQI6A4CVLFAF79NRMA/IMG_0163.png Installation Pics - Fire Mortar Installation (#2) Here we have the finished product. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57ed32b22994caa927fa44a4/1475614197119-TIO8BU8L33S1Y2YRVFJ7/IMG_0164.png Installation Pics - Fire Mortar Installation (#3) A similar scenario of image #1. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57ed32b22994caa927fa44a4/1475614051521-B7SPBO30MC18VXMT75NJ/IMG_0152.png Installation Pics - Fire Mortar Installation (#4) Four ninety degree angle insulated pipes firestopped using 3M Fire Mortar and 3M IC 15+.