Installation of service penetration seals
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Grant Tier |
Achievement date before 1 April 2023 |
Achievement date on or after 1 April 2023 |
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Grant Tier 1 Grant Tier 1 Refresher |
£30 £15 |
£60 £30 |
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Grant Tier 2 Grant Tier 2 Refresher |
£70 £35 |
£140 £70 |
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Grant Tier 3 Grant Tier 3 Refresher |
£120 £60 |
£240 £120 |
Overview
Duration
2 days of 6 learning hours. If e-learning only, the duration is to be at least 50% of this.
Purpose/scope
The purpose of this standard is to provide the delegate with the knowledge to support the following:
Scope:
- the role of compartment walls and floors
- understanding how service penetration seals work and their place in the wider passive fire protection system
- legislation and guidance associated with firestopping service penetration sealing in compartment walls and floors.
- considerations to make before selecting a fit for purpose firestop seal system including other salient properties such as durability, acoustic, air tightness and structural movement requirements
- considerations when installing generic types of firestop seal systems
- considerations on completion of the installation of firestop seal systems.
Occupational relevance
Training delivered against this standard would be relevant to the following occupational group(s):
- operative and craft.
Delegates pre-requisites
It would be beneficial if candidates undertaking this standard have a minimum of an NVQ level 2 qualification in a construction trade.
There are delegate pre-requisites as part of this standard, a basic knowledge of fire stopping and cavity barriers terminology and techniques is required please see the links in the document below.
Instruction/supervision
As a minimum, course trainers must be able to demonstrate that, in relation to this standard, they have:
- an award in education and training (or equivalent, as per requirements for approved training organisations)
- successfully completed training to this standard
- at least 2 years relevant industrial experience
- a verifiable CV.
Delivery
Delivery may be in an on or off the job environment.
All materials and equipment must be of a suitable quality and quantity for delegates to achieve learning outcomes and must comply with relevant legislation.
The class size and delegate/trainer ratio must allow training to be delivered in a safe manner and enable delegates to achieve the learning outcomes.
The following delivery methods may be used in the delivery of this standard:
- classroom.
This standard is considered to contain 51% or more practical training.
This standard is considered to be set at an intermediate level.
Assessment
Methods of assessment considered appropriate for training delivered against this standard are:
For the successful completion of training, delegates must complete an end of course practical assessment or knowledge test that measures all learning outcomes and has a pass or fail criteria.
Where this training is assessed using multiple-choice questions, a minimum of 10 questions must be asked and delegates are required to achieve an overall pass mark of at least 80%.
Quality assurance
Assured
Quality assurance against this standard will require initial approval of the training organisation and their content mapped to the standard.
CITB will also conduct an approval intervention, either desk-based or centre visit, to ensure the training organisation can meet the requirements of the training standard.
Approved training organisations (ATOs) will be required to present information on records of training and assessment upon request to CITB for desk-based analysis. They will also be visited annually by the CITB quality assurance team.
Renewal
Refresher every 3 years.
Classification
Mandatory Refresher.
Keywords
Passive Fire Stopping. Fire Mortar. Coated batts. Wraps. Collars. Pillows. Graphite Sealant. Intumescent Sealant.
Approval date
June 2021.
Review cycle
On request or 3 years from approval date.
Learning outcomes
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The delegate will be able to: |
Additional guidance to support learning outcome |
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have the ability to select the appropriate system to be used in all fire compartment and penetration seal projects and record the installation process as part of the Golden Thread cascade of information |
• ASFP On-site guide to installing fire-stopping • ASFP Advisory Note 9: Selection of Fire Seal Materials to Amend or Refurbish Existing Non – Reusable Service Penetration Seals. • ASFP Advisory Note 8: Issues Surrounding Service Support Centres • ASFP Firestopping Of Service Penetrations Best Practice In Design And Installation |
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describe the role of compartment walls and their role in the wider fire protection of the building |
ASFP On-site guide to installing fire-stopping |
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describe what the role of the penetration seal system is |
ASFP On-site guide to installing fire-stopping
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describe the relevant legislation and guidance associated with penetration seals |
ASFP On-site guide to installing fire-stopping |
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select and justify the correct products or systems for installation into fire penetration sealing projects |
ASFP Firestopping Of Service Penetrations Best Practice In Design And Installation
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describe the actions that must be undertaken before installing tested penetration seal systems:
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ASFP Firestopping Of Service Penetrations Best Practice In Design And Installation
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undertake the actions that must be carried when installing generic penetration seal systems:
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undertake on completion of the installation of service penetration seals:
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ASFP Firestopping Of Service Penetrations Best Practice In Design And Installation |
Additional information about this standard
Fire safety: Approved Document B
Building Regulation in England & Wales and Northern Ireland and Scotland covering fire safety matters within and around buildings.
The ASFP publication, Ensuring Best Practice for Passive Fire Protection in Buildings,
IET Electrical Wiring Standards – BS7671:2018
Regulatory Reform Order 2005.
Related standards
CITB Training Standard Installation of linear joint and cavity barriers (open state and full fill) seals