🔥 The IFC Q4 2026 Newsletter is here! Explore firestop training, special inspector education, new industry partnerships, technical resources, and upcoming events. Read more: conta.cc/4yJFvvC #Firestop #SpecialInspection

We will be in the Expo Hall on Sunday and Monday! Come and see us! #ICCAC26 #Nashville #Firestop #SpecialInspection

Nashville, we’re coming your way! 🔥 Join the International Firestop Council at the 2026 ICC Annual Conference & Expo, Oct. 18–21 at Gaylord Opryland. Stop by, meet the IFC team, and bring your firestopping questions. #ICC2026 #Firestopping

What if the field condition doesn’t match the tested perimeter fire containment system? Identify it before concealment. firestop.org/what-is-a-perim… #EngineeringJudgment #Firestop

A slab-edge gap can become a vertical fire-spread path. Perimeter fire barriers protect the floor-to-curtain-wall intersection—but only when the slab, spandrel, insulation, firestop and attachments work as a tested system. firestop.org/what-is-a-perim… #Firestopping #CurtainWall #PFC

We’re excited to support @Chicago_Build 2026 as an official event partner 👏 Tickets are free in advance and $99 onsite, so register before October 28 to secure your complimentary ticket. Don’t miss out, register your ticket here: forms.reg.buzz/chicago-build… #ChicagoBuild

Does a cast-in steel sleeve eliminate the need for firestopping? No. If pipes, cables, or other services leave gaps, an appropriate firestop system may still be required. NBC 2020 clarifies when cast-in-place conditions comply. firestop.org/blog #FirestopCanada

Not all firestop joints are evaluated the same. NBC 2020 generally requires FT-rated joint systems to CAN/ULC-S115, while curtain-wall perimeter systems use ASTM E2307. Movement matters too—static systems may fail where assemblies move. firestop.org/blog #FirestopCanada

NBC 2020 clarified Canadian firestopping requirements for joints, perimeter gaps, penetrations, recessed boxes & Part 9 buildings. Compliance depends on the complete installed system—not just the product. See what changed: firestop.org/blog #FirestopCanada #NBC2020

Who should attend IFC’s Firestop Special Inspector & Manufacturer Product Training? ✔ Future special inspectors ✔ Current IFC inspectors ✔ Premier Certificate candidates Hands-on training + 0.7 ICC CEUs. Register: firestop.org #firestop #inspector #training

A firestop installation can look acceptable and still fail its tested and listed system. Learn how to identify critical details, common deficiencies, and proper inspection methods at IFC’s hands-on training Sept. 29 in Jupiter, FL. firestop.org/firestop-specia… #firestop #training

Firestop inspection takes more than technical knowledge—it takes confidence applying it in the field. Join our hands-on Special Inspector & Manufacturer Product Training Sept. 29 in Jupiter, FL. Register: firestop.org #firestop #specialinspection #training

Firestop listings show controlled conditions. Jobsites don’t. Hands-on training builds the field skills to evaluate them. firestop.org/firestop-specia… #Firestop #SpecialInspection

Technical knowledge matters. Field confidence matters too. Hands-on manufacturer training helps firestop inspectors recognize products, verify listed systems, measure accurately, and document deficiencies with confidence. firestop.org/firestop-specia… #Firestop #Inspection

Certification builds the foundation. Manufacturer training helps inspectors apply it in the field. Learn more: firestop.org/preparing-for-b… #FirestopTraining

A listed firestop product doesn’t automatically mean a compliant installation. Inspectors must verify the entire field condition matches the tested and listed system—not just the product used. Learn more: firestop.org/preparing-for-b… #FirestopInspection #CodeCompliance

Build confidence in firestop review. Learn what code officials should verify during plan review and field inspection—from system types and listed designs to common installation deficiencies and practical training. Read more: firestop.org/firestop-system… #Firestop #CodeOfficials

A firestop product has no fire-resistance rating by itself—the rating applies to the complete tested and listed system. Code officials must verify the installed condition matches the listed design. Learn what to look for: firestop.org/firestop-system… #Firestop #CodeOfficials

Two firestop products may look alike—but their approved applications can be very different. Product training helps inspectors catch conflicts before they become compliance issues. firestop.org/blog #Firestop #SpecialInspection

Better firestop inspections start with hands-on training. Inspectors must evaluate the complete tested and listed system—not just the visible sealant. Learn how manufacturer training improves inspection accuracy: firestop.org/blog #Firestop #SpecialInspection