Firestopping

Certified Firestopping Solutions for Complete Building Protection

At Shippy’s Rolling Plains Construction, our trained team provides professional firestopping services for commercial and industrial construction projects.

We work with general contractors, architects, and engineers to support building fire safety. In addition, our team helps review firestop needs during the early stages of construction.

Our services include firestop planning support, material selection, and installation. As a result, project teams can better coordinate fire protection requirements.

We also work with trusted firestop material manufacturers. This helps our crews stay familiar with approved systems and installation methods.

What Is Firestopping?

Firestopping is a form of passive fire protection. It helps maintain fire-resistance ratings in certain walls, floors, and other building assemblies.

For example, pipes, cables, and ducts often pass through fire-rated walls or floors. These openings can create paths for fire and smoke.

Firestop systems help close those gaps. As a result, they help limit the spread of fire, smoke, and hot gases.

In addition, firestopping protects joints and openings in certain rated building assemblies.

However, each application requires the correct tested system to meet its fire protection needs.

The Role of Firestopping in Building Safety

Modern buildings rely on both active and passive fire protection.

For example, sprinklers and fire alarms provide active protection. Meanwhile, firestopping and structural fireproofing provide passive protection.

Together, these systems help support building fire safety.

Firestopping also helps keep fire and smoke within certain building areas. As a result, it can slow their movement between rooms and floors.

Proper installation plays an important role in maintaining the performance of fire-rated construction.

Where Firestopping Is Used

Rolling Plains Construction provides firestop installation for many building applications.

Common firestopping areas include:

• Electrical cable and conduit penetrations

• Plumbing pipes passing through rated walls and floors

• Mechanical and HVAC penetrations

• Openings reserved for future building services

• Repairs and re-entry into existing firestop systems

• Head-of-wall joints

• Wall-to-floor joints

• Control and movement joints

Each location has different fire protection needs. Therefore, our team reviews the project plans and applicable system details.

In addition, we coordinate installation with other trades to support construction schedules.

Our crews use the specified materials and installation methods for each approved system.

Manufacturer Training & Firestop System Expertise

Rolling Plains Construction has received specialized firestop training and certifications through leading material manufacturers.

These manufacturers include:

• Hilti

• STI (Specified Technologies Inc.)

• 3M

As a result, our teams have access to training related to firestop products and installation methods.

We also work with project teams to review applicable UL-listed systems and manufacturer guidelines.

However, proper installation remains essential. Each firestop system must match the project conditions and approved design.

Firestop Installation & Quality Control

Quality installation starts with the right firestop system.

First, our team reviews the approved project plans and fire protection requirements.

Next, we check the types of openings, joints, and building materials.

Then, our crews install the specified firestop products according to the approved system.

In addition, we coordinate with other construction trades and support required inspections.

Finally, we address any needed corrections or repairs according to project requirements.

This approach helps maintain quality and supports the performance of fire-rated building assemblies.

Firestopping for Commercial & Industrial Projects

Rolling Plains Construction supports complex commercial and industrial construction projects throughout the United States.

For example, our experience includes projects involving healthcare facilities, data centers, manufacturing plants, airports, and commercial buildings.

Each project brings different fire safety needs. Therefore, our crews work with project teams to coordinate firestop installation.

In addition, our nationwide operations help us support projects across a wide range of construction markets.

Why Choose Rolling Plains Construction?

Since 1984, Rolling Plains Construction has provided specialty fireproofing and passive fire protection services.

Our team understands the needs of large construction projects. As a result, we focus on clear communication, safe work practices, and reliable installation.

We also bring trained personnel and technical knowledge to complex fire protection work.

Above all, our goal is to support safe, high-quality firestopping that meets approved project requirements.

Request a Firestopping Services Quote

Looking for an experienced firestopping contractor for your next commercial or industrial project?

Rolling Plains Construction provides firestop installation and passive fire protection services for a wide range of buildings.

Contact our team to discuss your project plans, location, and firestopping needs.