Qualified Firestop Contractor Programs
The UL Qualified Firestop Contractor Programs are intended for Contractors that install firestop systems. The following two Programs are available:
- UL Qualified Firestop Contractor Program
- ULC Qualified Firestop Contractor Program
The two programs vary only in knowledge requirements related to the difference in U.S. and Canadian codes and standards.
The Firestop industry is a subset of the building industry that serves residential, institutional, commercial and industrial structures. The industry addresses the common need to limit the hazardous spread and damaging effects of fire. Firestopping involves providing a measure of fire containment to the walls and/or floors that includes joints, gaps or penetrations made during construction. Firestop Contractors must choose and install Firestop systems carefully and effectively to establish a protective system for a joint, gap or penetration within a structure to comply with architectural, AHJ, and customer requirements.
The UL Qualified Firestop Contractor Programs include two critical elements required of all participating contractor firms:
- Employs at least one Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) with knowledge focused on selection and installation of Firestop systems as demonstrated by successful completion of an exam and meets additional program requirements. The DRI may have passed either the U.S. or Canadian exam version related to applicable U.S. and Canadian code requirements, respectively, as indicated in the UL or ULC Qualified Firestop Contractor lists.
- Established and effectively implemented and maintained a Management System focused on selection and installation of Firestop systems as demonstrated by audit at contractor's facility and job site.
If you are a Contractor and would like to apply for the UL Qualified Firestop Contractor Program or the ULC Qualified Firestop Contractor Program, here are the steps we suggest:
- Review the Qualified Firestop Contractor Program Requirements, the requirements for compliance with the Programs. The U.S. and Canadian requirements are contained in this document.
- Review the Contractor Management System Checklist Form, which may assist you in understanding the Requirements and performing your own self-assessment of your management system.
- We recommend that the person selected to be the Designated Responsible Individual take the exam, U.S. or Canadian version, prior to scheduling an audit of your management system. To view dates, locations and apply to take an exam, please visit our UL University Web site.
- In preparation for the exam, you may want to contact the Firestop Contractors International Association (FCIA) to apply for an educational seminar or obtain a copy of the FCIA Manual of Practice. A copy of the Best Practice Guide for Canada can be obtained from the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) at www.nrc.ca.)
- At this stage, a brief discussion with a UL representative to answer any questions you may have is recommended.
- To apply for the Qualified Firestop Contractor Programs, please complete and return the Application. We will send you a quote and contracts. Upon our receipt of the executed contracts and deposit, our auditors will contact you to begin the process.
- A price list is available for your review.
If you have any questions about or want to apply for any of the Qualified Contractor Programs, please contact Jeannette Torres or Anna Flaherty in Inside Sales in the U.S. at +1-877-UL-HELPS (+1-877-854-3577) or by email at InsideSales@us.ul.com or Sandy Leva in Canada at +1-416-757-5250 ext. 61521 or by email at Sandy.Leva@ca.ul.com.
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