Introduction to Firestop

A deep dive into the foundation of the Firestopping industry and needed processes to be a successful inspector and installer

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This is not your average "Intro" course as our focus is to not repeat the information everyone has taught for decades, but to take a real-world approach to increase your understanding of the industry as it relates to how you do your daily operations. We focus our attention on key processes like understating how to read plans/specs, designing firestop submittals, how the products are tested and what the codes says. Our goal is that this "Intro" class will still be a highly educational tool for even the most seasoned installer, inspector or design professional.


Your Instructor


Brent Johnson
Brent Johnson

Brent is the leading educator in the Firestopping Industry for Firestop Inspections. He has been training individuals in the industry since 2006 and utilizes real world experience, photos and videos to help better educate you on the topics.


Course Curriculum


  Introduction to Firestop
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  Firestopping Terminology
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  Compartmentalization and Plan Reading
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  Submittals
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  Code Sections and Test Standards
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  Understanding Chapter 1705 of the Building Code and the ASTM Standards Listed
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  Fireblocking vs. Draftstopping
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  Tips on Visually Reviewing Electrical/Low Voltage Penetrations
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  Quiz: Introduction to Firestop
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  Course Survey
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
Can I download any of the videos?
No, you are able to watch them as much as you would like and the slides used in the videos are provided to you via a PDF to help your studies, but again not downloadable or printable. You are able to watch the videos as many times as you would like
Can I skip ahead of sections in a specific Curriculum?
No, the class is set for you to watch and review each section in the order provided. Once you view each section you are able to go back and forth as needed at your own pace.
Do I have to pass the quizzes to proceed?
No. But we highly recommend you go back and study the quiz questions you got incorrect.
How do I easily navigate from detail to detail while taking a quiz?
There is a search icon in the upper left corner of the documents page so that you can search detail names and it will direct you to the correct document, this is similar to ‘CTRL F’ and makes finding the answers faster.
I’m taking a quiz, where am I supposed to find the answers?
All of the detail documents are located under each quiz, use the search icon for easy navigation through the drawings.
I finished a lesson, but when I click the next lesson it’s not letting me move on.
Click Complete and Continue in the upper right corner to navigate to the next lesson.
Will I have access to the whole course and all its resources after completion?
Yes, you can log in at any time to access the material after each section has been completed.
How many times can I have access to a course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to that course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own. You are able to view the curriculum as many times as you would like.
Can I download any of the videos?
No, the videos are not downloadable or printable. You are able to watch them as much as you would like and the slides used in the videos are provided to you via PDF to help your studies.
What browser works best works best with Firestoptraining.com?
This teaching platform doesn’t work as well with Internet Explorer, we recommend using a different browser while navigating the curriculum. ​Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Microsoft Edge are great options for browsing this site.

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