Firestopping

/ˈfaɪərˌstɑpɪŋ/ noun

Definition

The process of installing firestop materials in gaps and openings to contain fire within a specific area of a building.

Etymology

Gerund form of 'firestop,' referring to the action and practice of applying fire-stopping materials and techniques in construction.

Kelly Says

Poor firestopping has been blamed for countless building fires—cables, pipes, and wires create holes between floors that become superhighways for fire, which is why building inspectors now take this seriously!

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