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Our retrofit Split Sleeve has
saved hours of downtime and labor by its ability to be installed
around existing cables that
violate fire codes. The Smooth Penetrator
is a complete System including all hardware as well as intumescent putty.
Visit our Products page
to see our complete line of products. Retrofit or new
cable installs.
See our U.L. Systems page. There is a UL Classification document for
each of our systems applications.
Visit our Distributors page to check for stocking distributors in your area.
Click on the Installers map to find a Factory
Certified Installer in your area.
We provide a Training
Video
for
Factory Certification of
Installers. Our training is
approved by BICSI for 2
CEC's for
RCDDs, Technicians, and
Installers. We also have been
accredited with CEC's by the International Association of Electrical
Inspectors for Public Safety Officials. Call
for details.
There is no cost for this training. However, there will be a TEST. You must
master the 6 steps below to pass with a 100% score on the TEST.
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Fire
Stopping by the Numbers for Cable Installers: |
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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.)
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2. |
Select
the UL Listing to match or exceed the barrier. Pay
attention to cable loads and fill procedure
in the Listing. |
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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.
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4. |
Seek
pre-approval from the Authority Having
Jurisdiction (Inspector). Remember, it is
approved, if the Inspector says it is! |
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5. |
When
installing the System, be sure not to exceed the listing limitations.
Read the listing. |
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6. |
After
installation, fill out the labels and digitally document
the System for future reference. |
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If you follow
the steps listed above - you will guarantee AHJ acceptance. |
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